"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.