Hi
I used to be taken to the Gate by my parents in the late 40s early 50s & remember it had a 'grounds' which was a bit of a misnomer but it had a hedge round the inside of the wall which we used to run round & hide in with the other kids. The main drink was Vimto & Smiths Crisps with the blue salt bag in was the main food, occasionally biscuits with a wedge of Dairylea if we were really lucky. after we had run round a lot we would go & look into the bar & try & catch Dads eye to get us another Vimto, if we didn't catch his eye someone else would notice us & tell him.
My Mom was in the ladies darts team along with Don Macleans Mom.
It was a well used Pub by most of Studley street & a lot of Ombersley Road people.
I hope others from this era will come on with their memories, it would be even nicer to see some more pictures from the Gate.
Cheers
Dave Rock