
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Nelsons formerly known as The Star Inn, was a 19th Century Coaching Inn and a reputed haunt of press gangs and smugglers. Its Assembly Room was an important centre of community life in Gosport. Recorded plaque organisation: Gosport Borough Council.
The Star Inn, later renamed Nelson's, served as a significant 19th-century coaching inn in Gosport, known for its connection to press gangs and smugglers, and its Assembly Room was a vital hub for community gatherings.
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