Postcard c1910
This is a fine old stone building with a lot of ironstone in its construction, the front part is Victorian and much of the original features are still in use today. It is the centre of life for the village and the Howard family offer good hospitality to all. The Nutbourne WI met in the 'clubroom'from 1953 -1968 and today villagers go there to vote, collect their papers and it hosts many of the village activities. The garden is traditional and has a fine example of a listed outside privy. It is still a "proper pub" and retrains a distinct rural appeal. In the the 1980s farmer Clive Allen was noted for taking his prize black steers to the bar for their daily pint!
1983 2004
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 1841 | House and garden. No 1442 on Tithe Map. William Holden (agricultural labourer) and Thomas Marsh |
| 1891 | The Rising Sun Emily Johns (publican) with offspring Fanny, Harriet & Frank. |
| 1954 - 1980 | Charles & Joan Vickers (publicans) and daughters Kay & Carol. |
| 1978 - 1980 | Regan & Janice Howard (publicans) with sons Tristan & Oliver. |
| 2004 - | Tristan & Oliver Howard (publicans) |
1954