Green, Phil – Popular local landlord born over Laundry

Phillip Green (1930-2013)

PHIL Green was born above Grantham Steam Laundry, Belton Lane.

He began work as an electrician at Aveling Barford, but at 16 joined the Royal Navy, where he saw action in the Korean War.

On leaving as a Petty Officer stoker mechanic, he went to work for Mowbray’s Brewery, and eventually took over the off-licence Johnson & Basker, on the corner of Welby Street and Wide Westgate.

From there he became landlord of the Blue Man, before moving out of town to The Stag at Barkston.

During the 1980s, he was chairman of Grantham and District Darts Association.

He was also an active member of the Freemasons (Doric Lodge) and was a founder of the Grantham branch of the Royal Naval Association.