White Hart, Grays
The White Hart is a listed building, Grade II listed pub at Kings Walk, Grays, Essex, Grays, Essex, RM17 6HR. 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. The bar is considered by some to be haunted. It was listed building, Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England. The pub is currently closed and seeking new management. 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 was raided by police in April 2023 after a further complaint about its provocative collection. The landlord, Christopher Ryley, was defiant despite national media coverage. Ryley's wife stated that neither she or her husband were racists, and that despite reports that her husband had been seen wearing a Britain First shirt, he was not a supporter of that party. The Con ...
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The White Hart, Public House, Grays (geograph 3241838)
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