Ptarmigan Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Ah Ha! So there is a Pub in Barnwood, Gloucester called The Wheatstone Inn Has anyone here ever visited this Pub? Are there any photos of Concertinas up on the walls? Better still, has anyone ever played their Wheatstone Concertina in this pub? If not, perhaps any English Concertina players, who live locally, should consider starting up a Session there. Looking at the photo, I must confess I am a little disappointed to see that it has not been built in the shape of a Concertina! You would have thought the least they could have done was fit hexagonal windows! Perhaps those tables out front do have six sides! All this of course begs the question ..... Where is the Hohner Halfway House, the Tedrow Tavern, the Suttner Steakhouse, the Holmwood Hamburger Joint, the Dipper Dinery, the Crabb Cafe, the Jeffries Jazz Bar etc etc etc Seriously though, if anyone knows this pub, I'd love to know a little bit more about it? Cheers Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidcorner Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ah Ha! So there is a Pub in Barnwood, Gloucester called The Wheatstone Inn Has anyone here ever visited this Pub? Cheers Dick No, but I've noticed it when passing by, when taking the road to the north of Gloucester and heading towards Stroud. I see from Royal Mail files that it shares a post code with a budget hotel and a tenpin bowling alley. Some other observations from the Royal Mail files: The Royal Mail in Swindon are in Wheatstone House, Wheatstone Road, Swindon In Moatbrook Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton is Wheatstone Farm, Cottage and Barn and the map shows Wheatstone Lodge Farm and Wheatstone Park. Since many surnames are derived from place names, I wonder if this is where the Wheatstone name originated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ah Ha! So there is a Pub in Barnwood, Gloucester called The Wheatstone Inn Has anyone here ever visited this Pub? No, but I've noticed it when passing by, when taking the road to the north of Gloucester and heading towards Stroud. I see from Royal Mail files that it shares a post code with a budget hotel and a tenpin bowling alley. Some other observations from the Royal Mail files: The Royal Mail in Swindon are in Wheatstone House, Wheatstone Road, Swindon In Moatbrook Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton is Wheatstone Farm, Cottage and Barn and the map shows Wheatstone Lodge Farm and Wheatstone Park. Since many surnames are derived from place names, I wonder if this is where the Wheatstone name originated. I'm inclined to suspect that the name may have derived independently in more than one location. After all, what is a "wheat stone", but a millstone specifically intended for grinding wheat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB-R Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm inclined to suspect that the name may have derived independently in more than one location. After all, what is a "wheat stone", but a millstone specifically intended for grinding wheat? Well, Charles Wheatstone grew up locally and would be listed as a "famous" Gloucester man, so that probably explains the name in this case. As it happens he moved to London by the age of 14, but there we go. I've passed it too many times, so should go in there, but given the location and the modern pastiche architecture, I think it's probably a chain eating-house type pub. If not a "Harvester" then something similar. But I may be doing the place an injustice! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm inclined to suspect that the name may have derived independently in more than one location. After all, what is a "wheat stone", but a millstone specifically intended for grinding wheat? Well, Charles Wheatstone grew up locally and would be listed as a "famous" Gloucester man, so that probably explains the name in this case. As it happens he moved to London by the age of 14, but there we go. I've passed it too many times, so should go in there, but given the location and the modern pastiche architecture, I think it's probably a chain eating-house type pub. If not a "Harvester" then something similar. But I may be doing the place an injustice! Tom Has no-one the courage to actually venture inside buy a pint, and ask the landlord what he knows about the origin of the pub's name ? No wonder the pub trade is struggling to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well, Charles Wheatstone grew up locally and would be listed as a "famous" Gloucester man, so that probably explains the name in this case. It's a bit better than that. CW was born in Barnwood Manor House, just across the road from this pub. At the time I worked in Barnwood (about 12 years ago) the manor house was still there, though converted into an old peoples' home. I've since been told that it has been demolished, which would be a shame if true. I can't clearly remember the pub, but I'm sure it wasn't called the Wheatstone Inn. Since there was no blue plaque on the manor house the only sign of CW was in the name of the housing estate just behind it, which was named simply "Wheatstones". Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Müller Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 It could sport an early picture of the telegraph... - or a load cell... - or a pressure transducer... - or... /Henrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 . I've passed it too many times, so should go in there, but given the location and the modern pastiche architecture, I think it's probably a chain eating-house type pub. If not a "Harvester" then something similar. It actually belongs to the 'Chef and Brewer' group and there is a Premier Inn next door. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Oliver Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Barnwood Manor House is very much still there and is an old peoples' day centre. We (that is Jenny Cox's Bristol Concertina Group) played there for the old folk a few weeks ago and were very well received. They know all about Charles Wheatstone and there is a room with an old Victorian fireplace dating back to that time. The houses in the grounds are sheltered accommodation associated with the day centre (and was where our audience came from). We didn't find the pub! Nick Oliver It's a bit better than that. CW was born in Barnwood Manor House, just across the road from this pub. At the time I worked in Barnwood (about 12 years ago) the manor house was still there, though converted into an old peoples' home. I've since been told that it has been demolished, which would be a shame if true. I can't clearly remember the pub, but I'm sure it wasn't called the Wheatstone Inn. Since there was no blue plaque on the manor house the only sign of CW was in the name of the housing estate just behind it, which was named simply "Wheatstones". Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB-R Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 At the time I worked in Barnwood (about 12 years ago) the manor house was still there, though converted into an old peoples' home. I've since been told that it has been demolished, which would be a shame if true. I can't clearly remember the pub, but I'm sure it wasn't called the Wheatstone Inn. Twelve years ago, it wasn't there! This is what they seem to say about themselves "The pub was built in Summer 2001 but made to look olde worlde and traditional to a farmhouse style. It even has authentic looking nooks, crannies, log fires, etc. with candles on the tables to create atmosphere. During the day many office workers, shoppers and visitors to the centre come to enjoy a good dining experience in a relaxed, informal, friendly environment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_boveri Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 looks expensive (for an american, at least)! i didnt know there was such a thing as a "chef &brewer" pub. Make sure you call in next time you are passing and try something a little special at the Wheatstone Inn. seems like now everyone here HAS to "call" next time they drive by. didnt know people used the verb call like that anymore, ;p. you brits are a strange lot... "calling" at "brewer & chef" pubs owned by "publicans." admitting your pub may not be "a country pub" but nice offices nearby can suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hi It's our language and it was fine until you late comers started messing about with it (and changing spellings) chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB-R Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) HiIt's our language and it was fine until you late comers started messing about with it (and changing spellings) chris Trouble is, we've changed it! AFAIK quite a few things in US English reflect C17 usage in England, but we've changed the language since all those ships sailed west! Edited for typo! Edited June 3, 2009 by TomB-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_boveri Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 HiIt's our language and it was fine until you late comers started messing about with it (and changing spellings) chris Trouble is, we've changed it! AFAIK quite a few things in US English reflect C17 usage in England, but we've changed the language since all those ships sailed west! Edited for typo! i used to have a really good example for this. i cant think of it... some word that americans were decried for creating, but which was actually british in origin. anyone know what i'm talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB-R Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 HiIt's our language and it was fine until you late comers started messing about with it (and changing spellings) chris Trouble is, we've changed it! AFAIK quite a few things in US English reflect C17 usage in England, but we've changed the language since all those ships sailed west! Edited for typo! i used to have a really good example for this. i cant think of it... some word that americans were decried for creating, but which was actually british in origin. anyone know what i'm talking about? Lots of examples of such things in Bill Bryson's excellent book "Made in America" which is about US English and a (better, to my mind) follow up to "Mother Tongue" his book about English. Now, about this Wheatstone Inn in Gloucester, (Gloucestershire!) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 HiIt's our language and it was fine until you late comers started messing about with it (and changing spellings) chris Trouble is, we've changed it! AFAIK quite a few things in US English reflect C17 usage in England, but we've changed the language since all those ships sailed west! Edited for typo! i used to have a really good example for this. i cant think of it... some word that americans were decried for creating, but which was actually british in origin. anyone know what i'm talking about? Lots of examples of such things in Bill Bryson's excellent book "Made in America" which is about US English and a (better, to my mind) follow up to "Mother Tongue" his book about English. Now, about this Wheatstone Inn in Gloucester, (Gloucestershire!) Tom On the subject of language......to avoid confusion the concertina.net expression 'Last Post' should perhaps read 'Latest Posting' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Barnwood Manor House is very much still there and is an old peoples' day centre. We (that is Jenny Cox's Bristol Concertina Group) played there for the old folk a few weeks ago and were very well received. They know all about Charles Wheatstone and there is a room with an old Victorian fireplace dating back to that time. The houses in the grounds are sheltered accommodation associated with the day centre (and was where our audience came from). Delighted to hear that. Thanks for passing it on. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 i used to have a really good example for this. i cant think of it... some word that americans were decried for creating, but which was actually british in origin. anyone know what i'm talking about? Would that be 'period' as in full stop, long since dropped from common usage in Britain, to the point that we regard it as alien? I hate Americanisms, period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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