Pembrokeshire
Researched by Nikki Bosworth
ln September 1904, the Haverfordwest and Mlilford Haven Telegraph reported that "The village of Llangwm now occupies the unique position of having no public house. The last inn was closed some little while ago and the licensee, Mrs Shrubsall, is spending the evening of her days in the Haverfordwest Union Workhouse. Practically the whole of Llangwm is owned by Mr Lort Phillips, who has pursued a policy of closing the public houses on his estate whenever convenient opportunities arise. Unfortunately, at the present time, Llangwm has an insufficient water supply, but this matter is now earnestly engaging the attention of a committee of the District Council."
ln 1912, the newspaper reported that Llangwm was "a village of teetotallers". Llangwm closed its last public house a few years ago, and the license holder, having thus fallen on evil days, died in the Workhouse". The inhabitants of Llangwm were described as being "industrious and sober people".
Maria Shrubsall, innkeeper, was still living at the Black Horse Inn, at the top of the Kilns, on the 1901 census. When she was admitted to Haverfordwest Workhouse on 10 December 1903, Mrs Shrubsall was described as 'destitute'. She remained in the Workhouse until her death in December 1906.
Llangwm village remained officially 'dry' for nearly 50 years.
The 'Cottage Club' was established at Rock House, by Alexander Bert Morgan. The license for these premises was first issued on 28th January 1954. The object of the 'Cottage Club' was "the provision of opportunities for recreation and refreshment of ladies and gentlemen, to afford the members facilities for meeting one another and entertaining their friends". At that date, there were 26 members, for whom membership cost 5 shillings a year (or 7 shillings 6 pence for husband and wife). ln 1962, the 'Cottage' became a public house.