Throughout history the Talbot had provided services to travellers but the exact nature of those services changed as horse-drawn vehicles gave way to motor transport.
			Around 1910 the sign refers to "Garage, Petrole and Stabling"
			By 1920 "Stabling" was no longer advertised
			By the 1950s, the Talbot was well established, offering quick-service "refreshment rooms". It was popular with national coach travellers.
			By 1979 the advertising sign was blanked out and the Talbot was a thriving village pub.
			By 2000 the old stables had been converted into a restaurant
		The main part of the Talbot building has hardly altered over the 20th century. The Arch still looks much the same.

 

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