The Falcon was closed in 1925 as part of a scheme to reduce the number of alcohol licenses.

Family history research has revealed that in 1881, my great, great, great grandfather lived in the village. The 1881 census shows that his cottage was on The Common next to The Falcon P.H. I visited the site recently and there is indeed a Falcon Cottage standing next to where my ancestor lived and maybe the building which once did service as the pub. It stands on the north side of the road from Yaxley, mid-way between the railway crossing and the T-junction at the end of Mellis Road. There is an area of common land to the north of this road and the Falcon P.H. stood on the far edge of this common.from Rod Cross

Robert Cooke who was the landlord here in the mid 1800's was my great great grandfather. Thought you would like a photo of the pub which was taken after his time there I believe. It was given to me by a resident of Mellis a couple of years ago.from Ronnie Munday