The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Berkswell Tavern, Spon End

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1800	1828	Berkswell Tavern
	1828	1843	Dyers Arms
	1843		Old Dyers Arms
This name is a reference to the village of Berkswell just to the west of Coventry. The pub is mentioned in a poem of 1800. In 1828 it became the Dyers Arms, then in 1843 the Old Dyers Arms.
LICENSEES: Mr. R. Matthews 1826 - 1837 John Thrasher (from 1828 renamed Dyers Arms. Died 15th Jan 1838.)