Ye Olde Cherry Tree is a grade II listedpublic house on the corner of The Green and The Mall in Southgate, north London, which dates from around 1695.
History
The Cherry Tree was built around 1695. It has since been altered and extended and is composed of a variety of materials which date from the 17th to the 19th centuries. It is grade II listed with Historic England.
The first landlord was Edward Lomas. It was known for its skittles alley and was the meeting place for several friendly societies, including the Loyal Britain society, which met there from 1800 to 1833.
Southgate's football club (founded c. 1883) played on the field behind the pub.
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