It is thought that a public house has stood on or close to the present site for over 200 years. The pub has existed in many guises and names have included The Horse & Groom & The Brougham’s Arms. During the second world war Broughams had a reputation for being a place where women would meet and “entertain” American GI’s.

It was in 1985 whilst the pub was under the care of landlord Roy ‘Dusty’ Morley that the name changed to The Duck & Drake. Though the present name is represented in the form of waterfowl it actually refers to the pastime of skimming stones on water called “ducks & drakes”

Today the Duck & Drake still has examples of its’ Victorian beginnings. With a typically Victorian Façade, the marble doorway jambs are also a fine example of the era. There are also a number of original lightfittings and the floorboards in both bars have survived 200 years of trade.

Thanks to Rachel D T Lockwood of Ale-Inn-Research 2005