Aylesbury-born Linda was running the pub when Harvey, a Retail Director for Superdrug, walked in and ordered a Tuna and Pineapple Toasted Sandwich. It's funny how the oddest events make things happen - they were married in 1997. We visited the pub as Linda and Harvey were preparing to re-open The Paddock Hotel so there will be a few changes to the photographs shortly as they make a few improvements. The Paddock Hotel has a small reception area which doubles as a cosy lounge. Here there is a mix of the traditional with the contemporary.
Visitors can sink into the buttoned-leather armchairs and sofa which face an open fire.
The walls in this section are adorned with an excellent collection of railway-themed prints such as this London and North Eastern Railway advert for The Flying Scotsman and The Silver Jubilee, the latter was billed as 'Britain's First Streamline Train' which, with an average speed of 67.08mph, improved the connection time from London to Newcastle in 1935 to 4 hours. Actually, the way the trains run these days, that's probably an improvement on today's timetable. Another colourful poster advertises the England and Scotland East Coast Route. This must be a much older advert as it boasts that the train has lavatory carriages. It is a comfortable room with a couple of open fires in the building's original cast-iron and tiled surrounds.