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The White Horse at Upton has had an illustrious past - and thanks to funding and local support, looks to have a happy future

"No-one ever knew what to expect when they walked in the door. Ray 'Winkle' Norman, legendary landlord of the White Horse in Upton, has died. - Credit: Supplied by Robert Sprunt "He was just a real character. He broke the mould. There have been hundreds of stories over the years." Mr Sprunt recounted an oft-told tale about the time environmental health officers told him there were too many flies in his kitchen - prompting Winkle to ask how many they should be and whether he should zap the others. "He was a legend and his quirky one-liners were the best," he said.