It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Warren, an all-round great fellow. He passed away peacefully on 3 January at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). A true connoisseur of real ale, Warren was a stalwart member of CAMRA’s Bromley branch for over three decades and was examiner of our branch accounts jointly with John Horn. His commitment to the cause was legendary, evidenced by his four-digit membership number. He was a familiar face at beer festivals across the country, including the 2025 GBBF in Birmingham. In fact, it would be easier to list those festivals he did not attend. His encyclopaedic knowledge of pubs, beers and breweries all over the UK and Belgium was acclaimed. Locally, he was a regular at several local hostelries including the Red Lion, the Star & Garter, One Inn the Wood, the Blythe Hill Tavern, the Partridge and the Claret & Ale
Warren spent his professional life as a chartered quantity surveyor. Most notably his lead on the Liverpool Street Station fire claim was a testament to his skill and hard work. Among his other passions, he was foremost a Crystal Palace fan. He followed the Eagles through every high and low, supporting the team from the age of nine and did not miss a home or away match for over 35 years.
Warren was a man of loyalty, tradition and good humour who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. His funeral was held at a packed St George’s Church, Beckenham, on 5 February and afterwards his family provided refreshments at the Star & Garter, Bromley.
With thanks to Mark Goss-Sampson for the photo.
Norman Warner