Above photo, circa 1869, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above photo, circa 1872, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above photo, May 1964. Kindly sent by Ian Muir of the Beckenham History Society.

Above photo, date unknown.

Above photo, showing prices and inside of bar 2013, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

From the http://www.westbeckenhamra.org  6 January 2015.

Pauline and Daniel say “Goodbye” to the William IV.

Posted on January 6, 2015 by mpender

Pauline and Daniel on their last night at the William.

ON 2 JANUARY, PAULINE AND DANIEL HELD THEIR FINAL SESSION AT THE WILLIAM IV PUB AT ELMERS END.

It seems incredible that they have been there for only 6 years. They made such a difference with their live music and jam sessions, bingo, pool, and even “psychic nights”. We wish them all the best for their future and thank them for their support for local campaigns. As far as we know, the pub is to be closed for 6 weeks for refurbishment and should be re-opened with more emphasis on food. WBRA supported Camra’s successful application to list the William IV as an Asset of Community Value, which means that if the owners want to sell it for other uses, they must first allow other bids to be made to keep it as a pub. For at least 6 weeks, the only pub in the Elmers End area will be "Grace’s" on the corner of Elmers End Road and Witham Road, since first the "Elmer Lodge" on Dunbar Avenue and then the "Rising Sun" on Upper Elmers End Road closed in recent years.