Research :
The original brewery tie (Crawshay) was subject to
the takeover by Youngs in 1851.

Sometime H.Q. of the Weavers' Union.

Originally a large range of buildings, surrounded by
gardens and much open area i.e. Green Hill Gardens,
as mapped by the O. S. in 1883.

The entire area was re-developed in
the late 19th C. as a housing estate,
including a small corner pub instead.
(See below)

Thomas Winter was landlord by 1836,
but replaced by 1839.
However, by 1845 Thomas had returned;
but was probably a son, as he was only 33 in 1845.

Mrs. Susannah Winter took over in 1859
and stayed until September 1871.

The name Greenhills was in the Trades Directories
by 1864, but registered officially in October 1867.

The landlord from November 1885 applied for
the demolition and re-building; but when it was
completed (May 1887) a new landlord was in place.

The first Directory listing for this pub was in 1830.
However, a formal Inquest was held at the premises
(a common occurrence in those days) in September 1824.

Landlord from June 1906 was William Frank Roll.
His son, Alma William, took over in July 1929.
Alma's widow, Ethel Maud, served from
September 1964 to closure.

The Roll family, like many predecessors, seemed
uncertain whether the pub was called 'Arms' or
'Jolly' (aside from 'Gardeners').

The pub was closed on 1st December 1969 and was
destroyed, along with its bowling green, to erect
Jolly Gardeners Court.
The land involved runs from Waterloo Road
to Heath Road.

A small portion of the pub's gable end
survives on the Southern boundary.