The reason for the disparity in the above addresses, is that
the Arkwright Arms has occupied two neighbouring properties
at different periods of time; one in the premises now known as
Arkwright House, and the other at the corner of Stoneygate
and Shepherd Street.
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This used to be the house occupied by the Head Master of the
Old Grammar School. It became a public house when he moved
out. It was owned by the Corporation, and it remained so until 1852
when it was sold to Richard Threlfall, junior, wine and spirit merchant.
On the 12th January 1892, it was sold again, to Mr. A. Margerison
of the firm Messrs. J. Margerison and Co., Preston, who transformed it
into a lodging house.
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This used to be the house occupied by the Head Master of the
Old Grammar School. It became a public house when he moved
out. It was owned by the Corporation, and it remained so until 1852
when it was sold to Richard Threlfall, junior, wine and spirit merchant.
On the 12th January 1892, it was sold again, to Mr. A. Margerison
of the firm Messrs. J. Margerison and Co., Preston, who transformed it
into a lodging house.
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Arkwright House, as we are familiar with it today. The windows on the neighbouring property are recognisable in drawings of the properties in years gone by. See below. |
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MINE HOSTS
1849 ??? George Gregson ?? Owned by the Corporation ??? Further enquiries.
1851 Archibald Cummings - owned by Richard Threlfall (Spirit Merchant)
31-1-1852 and 28.2.1852 Mentioned in the Preston Chronicle.
1852 John Hall
1852 - 53 George Kirkham
1853 - 54 William Mayman
1855 John Stevenson
1857 - 61 Jonathan Atkinson
1865 - 67 John Watson
1867 - 78 Thomas Heaps - from the Administrators of, to
1878 - 81 Alice Heap (presumably wife or daughter of Thomas (without the 's')
1883 Nathan Mather
1884 Thomas Brooks
1884 Thomas Brooks
1885 Stephen Cranshaw
1888 James Collins
1888 James Collins
1889 - 91 Joseph Barton Fishwick
1891 Richard Cookson
1892 Mr. A. Margerison, who had bought the property, stated to the Magistrates that it wasn't his
intention to renew the licence.
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In 1883, the renewal of Nathan Mather's licence was objected to for
allowing betting on the premises. It was renewed with a caution.
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Now a 'Blue Plaque' building. Arkwright House had been built in 1728 as a residence for the headmaster of the town's grammar school which once stood on the site of the adjoining building on the right |
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Author unknown, but gleaned from the Cuttings folders in the Harris Reference Library. |
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These are just a few notes that I've gather from various sources. Hope they're useful. *
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* REVENGE AND RETRIBUTION.A man named Robert Greer, was charged with aiding and abetting John Watson, of the Arkwright Arms, Stonygate, in committing a breach of licence. Mr. Ascroft who conducted the prosecution, said Watson had already been before the Bench and ordered to pay costs. It appeared that the defendant went on the forenoon of Sunday 25th November, to Watson's house, and asked for a glass of ale. He was told that there was none drawn, and he then got a noggin of rum. He met a person immediately afterwards and told him the rum was not fit to drink. The boy who had supplied it said he would take it back, but the defendant said, "No, I will take it to the police station, and make you pay." He then went to the police station and gave information. He (Mr. Ascroft) was afraid there was something at the bottom of the matter - that a person who was a policeman had got the defendant to go to the house and get Watson fined out of revenge. Hugh Watson was called, and said his father was the landlord of the Arkwright Arms Inn. He supplied the defendant with six pennyworth of rum on the morning in question. The defendant told him he was it for a sick person. Inspector Withers said the defendant came to the police station about half past ten on the morning of the 25th ult., and said he had been to Mr. Watson's behind the church and got some rum, which he produced, and which he said was not fit to drink. In reply to a question, it was stated that the defendant lived in Bridge Street, next door to William Kenny, who had been a member of the borough police force. The Bench asked the defendant if he was prepared to pay the costs incurred, and he replied that he was not, so the Bench said they would remand the case until Friday. The defendant then said that he would pay the costs, and desired the magistrates to dispose of the case then; but they told him that they had given him the chance of paying the costs once, and they were not disposed to alter the decision they had arrived at. Preston Herald 15th December 1866 * |
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TO BE LET
The ARKWRIGHT ARMS INN, situate in Stoneygate, with
ample Club, Sitting and Bedrooms, in the occupation of Mr.
John Watson; small stock; rent low; and possession 1st May.
Preston Chronicle 21st April 1866
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
BY Mr. DUCKETT, at Arkwright's Arms, Stoneygate.
The whole of the BREWING PLANT, and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
(the property of Mr. John Watson, who is retiring from business),
comprising a two and a half load brewing boiler, nearly new; two other
boilers, smaller; mash tub and stillage, large flat cooler, stillages,
thirty half-load barrels, in good season, &c.
Preston Chronicle 27th July 1867
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Preston Chronicle 13th May 1871
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Preston Chronicle 6th January 1872
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Lot 12. Preston Chronicle 6th September 1879 |
Preston Guardian 15th May 1880
*Lancaster Gazette - Wednesday 22 August 1883
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Preston Herald 12th July 1884
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Preston Herald 11th August 1888
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Preston Chronicle 1st November 1890
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Lancashire Evening Post 27th March 2013
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CENSUS RETURNS
1881
Alice Heap 36 years Licensed Victualler b. Chipping
Thomas Heap 8 Son b. Preston
Mary A. Heap 5 Daughter do
Hester Turner 19 Sister (unmarried) do
1891
Joseph Barton Fishwick 27 years Licensed Victualler b. Preston
Elizabeth A. Fishwick 26 Wife do
Preston Herald 12th July 1884
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Preston Herald 11th August 1888
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Preston Chronicle 1st November 1890
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Lancashire Evening Post 27th March 2013
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CENSUS RETURNS
1851
Archibald Cummings 39 years Retail Beerseller b. Penwortham
Mary Cummings (nee Turner ?) 37 Wife b. Walton-le-dale
John Cummings 12 Son / Scholar do
Ann Cummings 11 Daughter / Scholar do
Lawrence Cummings 6 Son / Scholar b. Woodplumpton
James Cummings 1 Son do
1861
Archibald Cummings 39 years Retail Beerseller b. Penwortham
Mary Cummings (nee Turner ?) 37 Wife b. Walton-le-dale
John Cummings 12 Son / Scholar do
Ann Cummings 11 Daughter / Scholar do
Lawrence Cummings 6 Son / Scholar b. Woodplumpton
James Cummings 1 Son do
1861
Jonathon Atkinson 44 years Innkeeper b. Witton
Ann Atkinson 46 Wife b. Preston
1871
Thomas Heaps 32 years Licensed Victualler b. Manchester
Ellen Barham 29 Servant b. Glasgow
1871
Thomas Heaps 32 years Licensed Victualler b. Manchester
Ellen Barham 29 Servant b. Glasgow
Thomas Kilshaw 19 Boarder / Cotton Weaver b. Bolton
1881
Alice Heap 36 years Licensed Victualler b. Chipping
Thomas Heap 8 Son b. Preston
Mary A. Heap 5 Daughter do
Hester Turner 19 Sister (unmarried) do
1891
Joseph Barton Fishwick 27 years Licensed Victualler b. Preston
Elizabeth A. Fishwick 26 Wife do
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