The Chequers is thought to date back to the late 1500's as a pub when it was identified by a sign of a blue anchor outside. The name appears to have changed from the 'Anchor' to the Chequers in 1794-5 when Peter Burrell took over. Since then there have been a succession of landlords and landladys, until in February 1991 following extensive renovation Josh and Kay Reid moved into the Chequers. In July later that year the doors were opened. Josh and Kay, who are both from Lancashire, previously ran a couple of pubs in Buckinghamshire and so had plenty of experience to draw upon.