A deputation of Queen’s Arms pub-goers from Littlemore, Oxford, are protesting to the brewers Courage Central after claiming to have been barred from their local. – Vintage Photograph

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On June 1, 1976, a deputation of three Queen’s Arms pub-goers from Littlemore, Oxford, are making a personal protest to Courage Central at their Reading office. The deputation is led by Mr Bob James, who was first sacked from his job as part-time barman and later barred from drinking on the premises. Accompanying Mr James are Mrs Sally Webb, a member of the ladies darts team, and Mr Russell Dean, a regular for seven years, who also claim to have been barred with no explanation given. A spokesman for Courage Central said they will investigate any complaints made.On June 1, 1976, a deputation of three Queen’s Arms pub-goers from Littlemore, Oxford, are making a personal protest to Courage Central at their Reading office. The deputation is led by Mr Bob James, who was first sacked from his job as part-time barman and later barred from drinking on the premises. Accompanying Mr James are Mrs Sally Webb, a member of the ladies darts team, and Mr Russell Dean, a regular for seven years, who also claim to have been barred with no explanation given. A spokesman for Courage Central said they will investigate any complaints made.

Dimensions: 17.4 x 17.4 cm

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QUEENS ARMS INN FOOD COURAGE RN

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PERCENTAGE QUEENS ARMS PUB-GOERS who claim to have been barred from their local in Oxford are to make a personal protest to the brewers. COURAGE The Queen’s Arms at Littlemore COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPE OXFORD MAIL ER TIME M N Stoki Heading the deputation to? Courage’s Reading office tomorrow will be Mr Bob James, who says he was first sacked from his job as part-time barman at the pub, the Queen’s Arms at Littlemore, and later bar- red from drinking on the premises. He will be flanked by Mrs Sally Webb, a member of the ladies darts team, and Mr Russell Dean, a reg- ular for seven years, who also say they have been barred: JUN 1976 Serve drinks Mr James, an assembly worker of 4 Kempton Cres- cent, Littlemore, said that he was told it was not poss- ible to serve drinks to former staff. Mrs Webb and Mr Dean, who also live in the village, say they have had no expla- nation, and cannot under- stand why they have been banned. us. A spokesman for Cour- age Central said: “We will naturally investigate any complaints that are made to (Kwood) Queens Ar