The original Albion was built by Reuben Percy in 1856, demolished and rebuilt in the 1890’s, and again in the mid 60’s. It is now the Woking One, Albion House office building.

In the 70’s however it was a promising local venue. 14-year-old Paul Weller and Steve Brookes played a short gig at The Albion, which sat opposite Woking Station, on 26 February ’72. The following month The Jam formed. In ’77, The Vulgar Bros. appeared at The Albion, and in ’78 Ribs signed a recording contract with Woking based Aerco Records following a gig at The Albion; subsequently releasing their one and only single.

Gallery:

On the left is The Albion Hotel, Woking pre-mid-60’s. Source: Richard Knotek via WOKING when we were young
The Vulgar Bros. Paul Trew and Bernie Austin at The Albion, Woking in 1977. Picture courtesy of Paul Trew