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The Castle

Date of photo: early 20th century

Picture source: Philip Evison


 
The Castle was situated at 220 Putney Bridge Road.  This pub has been demolished and rebuilt several times. The original building (see photo above) was demolished in the 1930s and replaced by the building in the photo below. This pub was destroyed by bomb damage in WWII and replaced in 1959 by the final incarnation which was demolished in 2003 and replaced by the Boathouse pub the following year. A temporary hut was used when it was rendered unusable during WWII in order to retain the licence.
 
Source: Darkstar
 

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Name Dates Comments
Greg Wheeler 1939/1942 My Mother, my father's parents and my dad's brother were all blown up when the Castle was bombed in WW2. My fathers parents were killed and my mother and dad's brother John Wheeler were injured.
Michael c1985 I was a barman here in 1985/1986 and the owners were Leonardo Diodati (Italian) and his wife Monique (French). I doubled as a guitarist as Leonardo delighted guests with some famous Italian ditties. I befriended the Italian staff and ended up moving to Italy with them, marrying an Italian and having 2 kids. Still here now after all this time. The twists and turns of life..!!!
Other Photos

Date of photo: 1930s

Picture source: Philip Evison

Date of photo: 1940s

Picture source: Philip Evison

Date of photo: late 20th century

Picture source: Philip Evison

Date of photo: 1940s

Picture source: Philip Evison