Pub History Society

Written by a local historian, and pubs enthusiast Hugh Murray.
The book is A5, has 276 pages, lists more than 1,350 names of York pubs and is prefaced with a 15 page introduction on national pub history.

Each entry includes previous and later names for a particular house, and source references. The book also includes 245 pub photos, many never previously published.

The directory is available from Voyager Publications, 20 Grange Garth, Fulford Road, York Y010 4BS at £12.95 per copy - postage and packing is free.

The directory is selling very well locally - 850 copies sold since the book's launch on November 8th, out of a print run of 1,000.

Pub Signs

Chester Community History and Heritage has produced a heritage trail on Pub
Signs designed for children. They cost £1 each and are available from St
Michael's Church, Bridge Street Row East, Chester CH1 1NW, tel (01244)
402100,
www.chestercc.gov.uk/heritage

London’s historic inns and taverns

Society Member Donald Stuart has published a new book about London pubs.
This new guide describes 200 of the most interesting of London’s historic inns and taverns
Fascinating reading.
Details at
www.breedonbooks.co.uk/publications/1859833985.html

Books noticed at Abebooks

Inside the Pub by Gorham and Dunnett - Published in 1950. An absorbing examination of the evolution of the pub over the centuries. Contemporary b/w photos of pub life and characters in that long vanished world of pre-swinging sixties London (and other places).

Tavern anecdotes and reminiscences of the origin of signs, clubs, coffee houses, streets, city companies, wards etc. 1973 reprint (1st pub 1825).

Mass-Observation, The Pub and the People: a Worktown Study

The Book of the Cheese by Adams, Illustrated by George Cruickshank.. History of the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, one of London's most famous inns.

Deeds etc

Copy Conveyance - 1871. The Bell Inn in Ilminster, Somerset.

Probate: Refers to a 'newly-erected Inn or Public House called the Five Dials' near Ilminster, Somerset.

Erith & Wrotham: Sale particulars of a Public House called The Chequers or Halfway House, situate on the Banks of the River Thames, at Erith.... and also of a Freehold Estate, consisting of the Bull Inn and Posting House, situate at Wrotham, Kent. For Sale by Auction. 23rd September, 1847.

Books sought

I am trying to locate "Better Pubs Ltd" Devon. I assume they are a publishing House, if they are still in business. Can you help? Thanks

Peter

tugwilson@ashford83.fsnet.co.uk

Books sought about Leicester pubs.

I am researching my family history in Leicester. Some of my ancesters owned a number of public houses in the 19th century and I would like to find out more about them, because they do not exist today. I am trying to get hold of a copy of Chris Pyrah's "Inns and Tavens" L20011 & L20013, "Inns of Leicester" by Eric Swift Ref L20010 and a copy of R Bone's "The Inns of Leicester during the reign of George III Ref L20029.

Can you help please?

Many thanks

Yvonne Tomkins
yvonneatomkins@aol.com
The reference number L20011 etc refer to the PHS Bibliography. [Ed]

For Sale

Decanter Magazine - Complete Set from Vol 1 No 1 (September 1975) to Vol 14 No 4 (December 1988) in 18 Binders. Vol 14 No 5 (January 1989) to Vol 16 No 10 (June 1991) loose. All supplements and vintage guides present. Excellent condition. Buyer with good suspension on car to collect! (Peterborough, Cambs area)

Anyone interested please email Steve Williams on steve@pubhistory.freeserve.co.uk

Other News

Article noticed

NORTHERN HISTORY: Contents List for volume XL, issue 2

Magistrates and Public House Managers, 1840-1914: Another Case of
Liverpool Exceptionalism? A Mutch - pp. 325-342

Northern History is published on behalf of the School of History,
University of Leeds by Maney: further information from publisher's website
www.maney.co.uk

Notice to researchers

It would appear that a three year-old and now defunct e-mail address has resurfaced, how we know not. Please note that the ONLY valid e-mail address for the Pubs Index is

pubsindex@pubsindex.freeserve.co.uk

If you should receive messages purporting to be from us with ANY other
e-mail address, we urge you to delete it unread.

Stan Gooch Bob Sones
co-founder co-founder

Out and about

Don't forget Tipplefair 7 on Sunday 23rd May 2004 in Milton Keynes.
The Largest Collectors Event of it's Kind
www.tipples.net/

Diary Date for Pub History Society Visit.

20th March - Visit to Manchester. All of those interested (and ALL are welcome) please email me at steve@pubhistory.freeserve.co.uk

Found on the Web

The Goose and Gridiron Society, which investigates the connections
between freemasonry and London taverns, and is named after the tavern
where the first Grand Lodge was established in 1717, has a new website:

www.gooseandgridironsociety.co.uk/

Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA - includes online version of Opening Times newsletter, and a very extensive database of pub photos on their website at
www.huntscamra.org.uk

London Pubs of the Victorian period.

This site lists all the inns, taverns etc in Victorian London
www.gendocs.demon.co.uk/pubs.html

Notes & Queries

White Lion, Hungate, Lancashire

I was wondering if anyone had any information on Thomas Wilkinson of Huncoat, Lancashire who ran the 'White Lion' and ran it with his wife Ann in the 1820's onwards. The 'White Lion' was taken over by there son-in-law Anthony Wright.

I would appreciate any information in relation to the White Lion the Wilkinsons and Wright Families

Regards
Keri-Anne Alley (NZ)
CRAIKERI@xtra.co.nz

White Horse, New Charlton, Kent

I am trying to find out information on the White Horse Inn in New Charlton, Kent. All I know is that one of my ancestors owned it, James Watson, he was the Victualler there on his daughters birth certificate in 1830. Any information would be greatfully appreciated and does it still exist?

Trying to research this sort of information from Australia is a bit hard.
Thanks
Dean from Australia
dessent@netspace.net.au

Barley Mow, Smithfield

I have two ancestors who were Lic. Vict. or publicans. John William Gardner
and his son of the same name. According to Pubs Index, there is a John
William Gardner at the Barley Mow, 50 Long Lane, Smithfield from 1840 to
1851. I would love to find either of them before or after that date. I
would also like to know who ran the Barley Mow before 1840 and after 1851.

I am also at a loss as to where to find more information about the licensing
of my ancestors.

I was so excited to get in the mail today, a set of lovely copies of
pictures that I ordered from the Collage website of the Corp. of London.
Two of them actually show the Barley Mow with the name "Gardner" painted
above the window. They also show the brewery name of Combe Delafield. The
pub is still there, at the same address, but I understand the building is
newer, about 1900. We have several references over the years to the
address; the 1841 census, 1851 census and several wills all refer to the
family being in residence at the pub.

Many thanks in advance
Mary Brockmeyer
maryhbrock@earthlink.net

Albert Vault at Macclesfield

I am new to the list, having joined because I want to try and find out some
information about the Albert Vault at Macclesfield.
My 3 x great grandfather, Charles Jeffcock originally from Sheffield, is
listed as being the Licensed Vitualler there on the 1891 census.
I would love to know how long he was there for, if anyone can give me any
information or point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

Many thanks
Karen Hill
Sheffield, UK
shys07572@blueyonder.co.uk

King's Head, Uley

On the Gloucester pubs site, I have found that the information for the Kings Head Pub, 14 The Street Uley, includes reference to a Miss Louisa GRANT 1919,1939. A follow up enquiry to the site owner has established that Miss Louisa GRANT was named as the landlady in Kelly's directories 1919 and 1939.

I suspect that Louisa may be my gg Aunt - is there any way of finding out more details about her (eg date of birth). There is no-one in the family that knows anything about Louisa to confirm whether or not she was ever a publican.

Thanks in advance

Teresa
Darwin Australia
sheany@austarnet.com.au

Lads of the Village

I am trying to find out whether anyone has any information regarding a pub called 'Lads of the Village' in New King Street, Deptford in the 1840s.

Any information about this pub or the licensed Victualler would be most appreciated. Thank you Jo
jofairlight@btinternet.com

Opening Times

Can you please tell me how i can find out the permitted opening times for pubs in London in the mid-eighties. Thank you very much.
miller@loveandtruth.org

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