In 1875 there were 62 public houses in the town of High Wycombe. Only five of these were in the High Street, reflecting its status as the commercial centre of the town.
One of these was the Wheatsheaf, which is featured on the main Nostalgia page with regards to the progress being made with the restoration of the building.
By far the largest and most imposing of the 65 public houses was the Red Lion, a former coaching inn.
In the 20th century until its demolition in the 1960s, it was the venue for the majority of the important social functions for companies, clubs and associations in the town.
Members of the Furniture Trades Benevolent Association mingle before sitting down at their annual dinner at the Red Lion Hotel, April 1956
The dining room in the Red Lion Hotel, c.1940
Competition prizes are being given at a ball to raise funds for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association at the Red Lion Hotel, March 1956
A group of men presented with 25 year service awards by Messrs Gomme at the Red Lion Hotel
These are members, and officials, of the Phoenix Harriers Athletics Club with their recent trophies at the annual dinner of the club at the Red Lion Hotel, 1968
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