| Original title | Catherine Wheel Inn, back view, Cutton Co. |
| Year painted | 1822 |
| Museum reference number | PR163 |
| Address and postcode | 85 High Street, Egham, TW20 9HF |
| Listed building number | n/a |
| Construction date of building depicted and major alterations | Pre 1750. This building was demolished in 1898 and a new one, known as the Catherine Wheel Hotel, was built and stood until the 1990s. |
| History of ownership/residents and use | The Catherine Wheel was first recorded in a parliamentary survey of 1668 as one of the principal inns in Egham. However the building pictured by Hassell is early eighteenth century and would have replaced a previous structure. Egham was on a busy coaching route to and from London. In 1828 the Catherine Wheel would have seen around 19 horse drawn coaches a day. Hassell’s picture records the large entrance and space at the back of the inn for carts and coaches. It is even possible he was staying at the inn himself. In 1820 the publican was Mr Cooper. In 1834 George Fagg of Bedfont Middlesex was renting the leasehold 1851 census – William and Elizabeth Therley 1871 census – John and Ann Boddy and their children Jessie and James 1881 census – Frank Armstrong and wife Janette. Several ‘scholars’ staying 1891 census – George and Lucy Phelps and family 1911 census – Pickett family. Interestingly children up to age of 10 at home or school but son age 14 is a laundry hand. |
| Location’s present status | A modern building housing Egham Nursery and Preschool Academy is currently on the site. |
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