The Six Bells was named after the six bells in the tower of St. Lawrence’s Church that were rung for special events and when royalty passed through the town. It was originally located two buildings east from the corner of The Ham. The Six Bells was established by 1722 and rebuilt, or perhaps just given a new frontage, in 1904. At one time it was a tradition for the landlord of the Six Bells to provide free copies of tide tables to local men working on the canal and on the Thames. In 1841, the landlord of the Six Bells provided shelter to many of those whose properties had been flooded during the inundation of Brentford. After the inundation the landlord, Thomas Piper, was paid £10 compensation. It seems that the Six Bells was bought by Fuller, Smith and Turner in 1872.Can anyone confirm that at one time Eric Bristow, the “Crafty Cockney”, used to play darts in the Six Bells?What happened to the six bells in the tower of St. Lawrence's Church? That's a long story that affords no credit to those involved.Let's all hope that it becomes a really good boozer again. All best wishes for every success to the new landlord.
Jim Storrar ● 1022d