White Hart, Grays

The White Hart is a Grade II listed pub at Kings Walk, Grays, Essex, RM17 6HR.

The White Hart

It was built in 1938 for Charringtons Brewery, and replaced an 18th-century building of the same name. The architect is believed to be Edward Fincham.[1] The bar is considered by some to be haunted.[2]

It was Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England.[1]

Golliwog controversy

In February 2018 an investigation into the pub was held by Thurrock Council after a complaint was made against the display of golliwog dolls around the pub. The pub's owners refused to remove the dolls, citing support from its customers to keep them on display.[3][4][5]

References
  1. Historic England. "The White Hart public house (1427217)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  2. "Spooky Grays pub granted heritage protection". Thurrock Gazette.
  3. "Council to investigate pub displaying golliwogs behind bar". The Echo. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  4. "White Hart pub landlord defiant: "The Golliwogs are staying!"". Your Thurrock. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  5. "Pub determined not to remove Golliwogs despite council investigation". Thurrock Gazette. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.

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