Brickmakers Arms/Potmakers Arms

This property was located in the hamlet of Eastfield, on the Mansfield Road. It was located almost exactly opposite the Apollo Tavern, and in later years was situated next door to Sutton's dog track.

It was listed in the1874 directory as brewhouse. In 1876, Aaron Barke was a "Brick and Tile Maker and a Farmer", as well as a "Beer Retailer". On the 1881 and 1891 census Aaron Barke was recorded as a Publican, but by 1900 he was listed as "Brick & Tile maker and Beer Retailer".

This building was known as the Brickmakers Arms up to 1891 when it was recorded as the Potmakers Arms. It then reverted back to its original name until 1911, when it was sold as the Potmakers Arms with three adjoining cottages.

I believe that at this time the property was demolished and rebuilt by a company called Colemans, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield. In 1912 the Potmaker's Arms was owned by Messrs. Shipstone & Son. 

This property has lived through many changes of names in recent years and is currently trading as "The Last Drop".

Known occupants are:

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Page last updated 8th February 2005