We have featured many former Benskin’s pubs in this weekly slot in recent years but rarely any that were located outside of the town.

The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we recall The Devonshire Arms.

The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “Benskin’s brewery-owned pubs could be found over a wide area and not just restricted to Watford.

Watford Observer: The pub in January 1969The pub in January 1969 (Image: Watford Museum)

“The Devonshire Arms is one such pub which used to be at 158 High Road in Bushey Heath. It came into Benskin hands in 1923 having been owned by Sedgwick’s brewery.

“This photo is from the 1930s and shows the pub when it was run by John Coles. I believe the pub, which may have first opened in the early 19th century, was closed in September 2006.

Watford Observer: The Devonshire Arms in July 2008 after it had closed downThe Devonshire Arms in July 2008 after it had closed down (Image: Google Street View)

“The site was later sold to a developer and today there is a new house on the land.”

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