Tyne and Wear HER(17519): Willington Quay, Stephenson Street, Star Inn Public House - Details
17519
N Tyneside
Willington Quay, Stephenson Street, Star Inn Public House
Willington Quay
NZ36NW
Commercial
Licensed Premises
Public House
Early Modern
C19
Demolished Building
The Star Inn stood at 90-91 Stephenson Street. It was in existence by 1863 replacing the earlier Coble Inn (HER 17520). On 30th September the licence expired and the pub closed. The Star Inn became the birthplace of two Orders in the area: Freemasonry and the RAOB. The Star Lodge of the RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of the Buffaloes) was founded 24th September 1863. The Star Inn was also where the Willington Quay Ex-Servicemen's Club, then known as the Comrades of the Great War Club was based. It closed September 30th 1936. Demolition date unknown.
3282
6623
NZ32826623
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p35