DOG AND PARTRIDGE, Friargate

DOG AND PARTRIDGE  #

44 Friargate

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The date over the front entrance is 1772.

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MINE HOSTS:

1772   The sign over the door says that it first opened in this year, but I think it's probable that there was an earlier Dog and Partridge on the same site. See notes below, written by an amateur Military Historian.

1812 - 25             Thomas Charnley

1825 - 33             William Parkinson

1841 - 47             John Wilding

1851                     Richard Watson

1852 - 54             John Fisher Smith

1857 - 61             Mary Ann Anderton

1861 - 69             John Rigg Foley

1871 - 73             Hugh Breakell

1877 - 80             Robert Milner

1880 - 85             Ralph Melling

1885 - 92             Dorothy Margaret Melling

1892 - 94             William Henry Yates

1894 - 96             William Bradshaw

1896 - 1901         Thomas Foster

1901 - 04             Walter Holden

1907                     John Thomas Rhodes

1910                     Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes
1911                    Joseph Masheter (Mashiter)
1913                    John McLaughlin

1917 - 22             Mrs. Sarah McLaughlin
1925                    James Preston          d. 29.4.1925

1925 - 36             Mrs. Ada Annie Preston
1937 - 38             John W. Bebb

1940                    Henry Holmes

1944                    Joe Laws

1948                    Henry Lonsdale

1952 - 57            John Cedric Iddon
1980's to about 2014  Ronnie Fitzpatrick

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A former Professional Soldier, who is interested in local military history, wrote the following about the 

'Dog and Partridge':

"As you look around the interior, one notices the military plaques and memorabilia

on display, although mostly modern, the military connection can be traced a lot 

further back.

The pub was occupied by Jacobite Soldiers during their occupation of the town in 1715, 

during the Jacobite uprising, the arrival of the Government Army under General's

Carpenter and Will's, resulted in the 'Battle of Preston' (the last battle ever fought

on English soil). #

The inn was almost certainly looted by the victors after the battle, a fact borne out by

a partial report of a certain Cornett Leake of Wynn's Regiment of Dragoons.

He states, "After our force secured the towne, I was posted with my troop to 

the Fryar's Lane Barr standing to the north of the towne, where my Captain

charged me with the task of obtaining victuals and supplies from the taverns

to our rear, which of late had surrendered 30 rebels, fully armed".

The note to be presented to the innkeepers was composed thus:

"Sir,  Give the bearer instantly ten bushels of Oates and

Goodly Victuals, for the use of Cavalry quartered at the

Barr, under paine of Military Execution."

BY ORDER - THE COMPANY OF FORAGE.

My superior stressed also, that all measures must be pursued to gain forage. 

I carried out my duty, with a sergeant and four troopers  who entertained the

task with great zeal, and who with force of arms, did break open doores and 

clossetts in search of chattles of value, after which we partook of good mead

and bread.

#  NB. There have been three Battles of Preston. This one was the 3rd and last,

and should not be confused with the Civil War Battle of 1648.

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Preston Chronicle 6th August 1842

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INDEPENDENT UNITED ORDER OF MECHANICS

A lodge of this Order will, we understand, be opened on Saturday

next, at the house of Mr. Wilding, Friargate, the sign of the

Dog and Partridge.

Preston Chronicle  26th July 1845

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Preston Chronicle 23rd May 1846

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Preston Chronicle 6th June 1846

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REPORT OF WRESTLING MATCH AT

DOG AND PARTRIDGE

Whitsuntide Wrestling - Cumberland Style

On Tuesday last, the annual wrestling matches took place at 

Mr. Wilding's, Dog and Partridge Inn. There was a larger

attendance than usual, and the sport was of great excellence.

Messrs. Boardley, Atkinson, and Emery, officiated as judges

and umpires. For the heavy-weights there were 32 entries.

First Prize £2. 10s; second £1. 10s.

In the "Wrestling up," Robinson showed first-rate science, and

in the first and third falls threw his opponent in a most masterly

style.

There were 16 entries for the Light-weight. First prize of £2 to 

Joseph Edgar, Preston, and second prize of £1 to Thomas Shenty, 

Preston.

The 1st and 2nd prizes for a jingling match, held the following day,

were awarded to James Hayes and Thomas Jackson, both of Preston.

Preston Chronicle  29th May 1847

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Preston Chronicle 14th June 1856

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Preston Chronicle  27th July 1861

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Preston Chronicle 18th January 1862

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Preston Chronicle 29th November 1873

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Preston Chronicle 30th September 1876

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Preston Chronicle 8th June 1878

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Preston Guardian  15th July 1882
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 Lancashire Evening Post  23rd February 1900
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 Lancashire Evening Post  27th June 1901
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 Lancashire Evening Post  30th October 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post  13th November 1902
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 Lancashire Evening Post  12th September 1904
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 Lancashire Evening Post  12th May 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post  7th June 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post  22nd February 1906
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 Lancashire Evening Post  13th July 1907
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 Lancashire Evening Post  1st August 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post  11th December 1920
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 Lancashire Evening Post  16th December 1920
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 Lancashire Evening Post  28th March 1921
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Lancashire Evening Post  28th January 1935
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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

John Wilding                  30 years                    Publican

Betty Wilding                 25                             Wife

Henry Wilding                 8                              Son

Thomas Wilding              3                              Son

Sarah Wilding                 1                              Daughter

1851

Richard Watson            45 years                     Innkeeper                   b. Preston

Mary Watson                44                              Wife                                  do

Mary Parkinson             10                              Niece                        b. Blackburn

Margaret Singleton         30                             Servant                      b. Rossall

William Walker              45                             Game Dresser            b. Longridge

             AN INTERESTING OCCUPATION AT THE "DOG & PARTRIDGE"

1861

Mary Ann Anderton      49 years                    Lic. Vict.                     b. Walton-le-dale

1871

Hugh Breakell               49 years                    Lic. Vict.                     b. Longton

Jane Breakell                35                             Neice / Housekeeper   b. Preston

Mary Breakell               15                             Daughter                     b. Penwortham

Hugh Breakell               13                             Son                                         do

Catherine Breakell         11                            Daughter                                  do

Alice Breakell                 9                             Daughter                                  do

Alice Bretherton             9                             Wife's daughter                         do

Josh Breakell                 5                              Son                             b. Fulwood

Ma ?  Breakell              3                               Daughter                     b. Ashton

1881

Ralph Melling               31 years                    Lic. Vict.                      b. Fulwood

Dorothy Margaret Melling  29                       Wife                             b. Cockerham

1891

Dorothy Melling           37 years                    Lic. Vict.                      b. Cockerham

Paul Dickinson             36                             Brother / Barman          b. Hambleton

1901

Thomas Foster             48 years                    Innkeeper                    b. Preston

Elizabeth Foster            49                            Wife                                     do

Bertha Foster                17                            Daughter                              do

Joseph H. Foster           15                            Son                                     do

Nellie Foster                  13                            Daughter                             do

1911
Joseph Mashiter           37 years                     Publican                      b. Preston
Alice Mashiter              37                              Wife                                    do

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