This is unique
Definitely. And as far as I could tell it was the only Hawbush pub in the country.
I remember when it was the 238 bus. I lived in Goodmayes lane and I drank in the pub in the 80s. It was more of a weekday boozer than your sat night one !
Interesting to hear that - it's always fascinating how pubs can lean in a certain direction based on their size, location and punters..... You're right about the 238; that stop seems to have had a plethora of services come and go.
... and now I know, it was neither the 150 nor the 167 - - instead it was the 387. If my understanding of the location is correct then this is often site of a (sometimes quite long) traffic queue to get to the A12 Eastern Avenue.
That's it! And you are spot on that the traffic here is dense and constant to get onto the A12. It made taking the comparison photo a bit of a job!
@@IlfordRetro Not as dense as it was before the roundabout was replaced by traffic lights!
Happy New year to all fans of Ilford.
And a happy new year to you too @storm3698 - thanks for supporting Ilford Retro in 2023 (and before); wishing you a great 2024........