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Lancaster Gazette 5th May 1894
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APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL GRANT
The magistrates made a provisional grant, on the application of Mr. J. Coward, of the George Inn, Friargate, which premises are about to be re-constructed.
Blackburn Standard 1st September 1894
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The 'George Inn Concert Hall' entrance can just be seen on the left of this Beattie picture. |
MINE HOSTS:
1689 Edward Craven
1732 Roger Walshman (Property owned by him,also).
1788 Mr. Werden ***It is curious to remark, from "Strype's History" that the Rev. Nicholas Banastre was vicar of St. Wilfrid's Parish Church in Preston, and was ejected from the said church, on account of Popish practices, and obligated, by order of the Bishop of Chester, to remain in any part of the County Palatine, except Preston, in the 3rd year of Elizabeth, 1561. Descendants of the family of this said N. Banastre, kept the George Inn in Preston, so late as the year 1788. The last was a female, married to a person named Werden.***
1801 Mrs. Ann Parker - wife of the late Tempest Slinger Parker. Married Mr. W. Corry 9.8.1801
1802 William Corry
1802 Mrs. Ann Corry
1802 - 10 Thomas Scott
1788 Mr. Werden ***It is curious to remark, from "Strype's History" that the Rev. Nicholas Banastre was vicar of St. Wilfrid's Parish Church in Preston, and was ejected from the said church, on account of Popish practices, and obligated, by order of the Bishop of Chester, to remain in any part of the County Palatine, except Preston, in the 3rd year of Elizabeth, 1561. Descendants of the family of this said N. Banastre, kept the George Inn in Preston, so late as the year 1788. The last was a female, married to a person named Werden.***
1801 Mrs. Ann Parker - wife of the late Tempest Slinger Parker. Married Mr. W. Corry 9.8.1801
1802 William Corry
1802 Mrs. Ann Corry
1802 - 10 Thomas Scott
1812 - 18 John Marsden - Mother, Mrs. Ann Marsden, d. 5.11.1818, aged 76 years.
1819 Mr. Ratcliffe
1820 Mr. Cooper - see death notice below, 12.8.1820.
1819 Mr. Ratcliffe
1820 Mr. Cooper - see death notice below, 12.8.1820.
1825 William Chambers d. 11.1.1836 aged 51 years, living in Park Road.
1829 Thomas Alker Wrigley - On Monday 11th July T.A.W. was discharged at the Court vof Insolvent Debtors in Lancaster.
1837 Thomas Sutcliffe - d. Saturday 11th February 1837, aged 44 years.
1837 - 39 Mrs. Jane Sutcliffe
1837 - 39 Mrs. Jane Sutcliffe
1839 - 42 Thomas Charnley
1843 John Charnock
1844 Mr. Butcher
1846 James Haworth
1851 - 54 James Emery
1854 - 57 James Wignall
1858 - 61 William Skelton d. 7.3.1865 aged 44 years
1861 - 62 James Topham
1864 William Dickinson
1864 - 69 Edward Blackoe
1869 - 79 Leonard Waddington
1879 - 83 Martin Brown
1883 - 91 Esther Smirk
1891 - 94 John Coward
1891 - 94 John Coward
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Taken from "A Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Account of the Borough of Preston"
- by Marmaduk Tulket -
Rev. Nicholas Banastre was Priest of St. Wilfrid's ParishChurch, in this town, and was ejected from the said church,on account of the popish practices, and obligated, by the Bishop of Chester, to remain in any part of the county palatine (except Preston) in the 3rd year of Elizabeth (AD 1561)
Descendants from the family of the said N. Banastre, kept the George Inn, in this town, so late as the year 1788.
The last was a female, married to a person of the name of Werden.
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Because of the amount of cuttings, etc., I have put the
Census Returns at the top of the page.
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Taken from "A Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Account of the Borough of Preston"
- by Marmaduk Tulket -
Rev. Nicholas Banastre was Priest of St. Wilfrid's ParishChurch, in this town, and was ejected from the said church,on account of the popish practices, and obligated, by the Bishop of Chester, to remain in any part of the county palatine (except Preston) in the 3rd year of Elizabeth (AD 1561)
Descendants from the family of the said N. Banastre, kept the George Inn, in this town, so late as the year 1788.
The last was a female, married to a person of the name of Werden.
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Because of the amount of cuttings, etc., I have put the
Census Returns at the top of the page.
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Bankruptcy Enlarged: October 15th 1796.
Robinson Shuttleworth, late of Preston, Lancashire,
bankers, at ten, at the 'George and Dragon Inn,' Preston.
True Briton (1793) (London) 22nd August 1796
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DIVIDENDS:
July 27th 1797. Robinson Shuttleworth, late of
Preston, Lancashire, banker, at eleven, at the
'George and Dragon Inn,' Preston.
True Briton (1793) London. 5th July 1797
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Two declarations of dividends following bankruptcy were heard at the GEORGE AND DRAGON, in Preston on the 7th July 1801:
William Sergeant, late of Walton-le-dale, liquor merchant, and
James Falkner of Brownedge, ivory comb maker.
The Morning Post 15th July 1801
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MARRIAGE: On Sunday 9th August, 1801,
at Preston, Mr. W. Corry, master-builder and
cabinet maker, to Mrs. Parker, of the George Inn,
Friargate, and relict of Mr. Tempest Slinger Parker,
of that town.
Lancaster Gazette 15th August 1801
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Lancaster Gazette 27th November 1802
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Lancaster Gazette 11th February 1804
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Lancaster Gazette 19th May 1804
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Lancaster Gazette 24th November 1804
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Lancaster Gazette 14th September 1805
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BANKRUPT
R. Eccles, Chorley, Lancashire, cotton manufacturer, April 10, 11, May 12, at the George and Dragon Preston, attorneys, Messrs Milne and Parry, Old Jewry.
Staffordshire Advertiser 4th April 1807
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York Herald 28th November 1807
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BANKRUPT
John Leeming, of Dutton, Lancashire, cotton manufacturer, January 2, 3, and 21, at twelve, at the GEORGE AND DRAGON, Preston.Attornies, Mr. Winstanley, Preston; Messrs Milne and Parry, Temple, London.
Morning Advertiser 12th December 1808
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Lancaster Gazette 16th June 1810
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DEATH: On Tuesday se'enight, aged 17 years,
Miss Elizabeth Cooper, niece of Mr. Cooper,
George Inn, in Preston
Lancaster Gazette 12th August 1820
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HENRY 'THE ORATOR' HUNT -
Preston Chronicle 17th September 1831 |
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NOTICE
The Creditors of Mrs. Jane Sutcliffe, late of the
George Inn, Friargate, within Preston, Innkeeper,
are requested to send full particulars of their demands
to the office of William Banks, in Friargate, aforesaid,
on or before Monday 16th December instant; and all
such Creditors neglecting to do so, will be excluded the
benefit of a first and final Dividend of her Estate and
Effects, which will be declared on that date, and afterwards
paid at the office of the said William Banks, Solicitor.
Preston Chronicle 7th December 1839
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SHOOTING
On Tuesday next, in the Neighbourhood of Preston,
will be Shot for, at Sparrows, a double-barrelled GUN
value £6, by 12 subscribers at 10s each - wight of shot 11/2oz.
Afterwards, on the same day, a small SWEEPSTAKES
will be shot for, at Blue Rock Pigeons.
Subscribers must enter their names at the George Inn,
Friargate, on Monday next.
Preston Chronicle 28th March 1840
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
by Mr Richard Duckett
On Tuesday 1st February 1841, at
the George Inn, Friargate
ALL the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c.
Further particulars will be given next week, and
catalogues will be ready for delivery four days
before the Sale, and may be had from the Auctioneer,
at the office of this paper, and at the George Inn.
NB. The whole must be sold without reserve,
as the incoming Tenant does not choose to take
any of the Furniture at a valuation.
Preston Chronicle 22nd January 1842
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TO BE LET
At a low rent, with immediate possession.
That well-accustomed INN known by the name of
the "GEORGE INN," situate in Friargate, Preston.
There is a good brew-house, excellent cellaring, and
Stabling for upwards of forty Horses, with other
conveniences.
The George Inn is centrally situated, and one of
the best situations for Wine and Spirit Vaults.
The Stock may be taken at a valuation.
Preston Chronicle 13th May 1843
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THEFT
On Tuesday last, John DAGGER, a well-known
character, was charged at the Town Hall with stealing
a cock, the property of Mr. George Clarke, of Everton
Gardens, which he sold to Mr. Butcher of the George Inn.
He was committed for trial.
Preston Chronicle 15th July 1843
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Preston Chronicle 25th January 1845
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CANARY SHOW
On Monday last, a Canary Show was held at
the house of Mr. Howarth, the George Inn,
Friargate. There were a large number of very
fine birds exhibited, and 23 prizes were awarded.
Preston Chronicle 21st November 1846
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J. EMERY, landlord in 1851 - 54
had a workshop behind the Inn
where he made CANE FRAME
carriages for horse-drawn coaches:-
DRAGS, WHITECHAPELS, SPRING CARTS, &c.
Preston Guardian 21st May 1853
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PEDESTRIANISM
The preliminaries of a match have been agreed upon
between Stephen alias Tim Ingham and William Durrant,
of this town. Tim is to give Durrant an hour's start, and
walk or run from the George Inn, Preston, to the White
Cross, Lancaster, and back again, a distance of about 42 miles.
The match will take place on Monday the 18th inst. Durrant
will start at 8 o'clock in the morning, and Ingham an hour
after that time. The match is for £10 a side, of which one
half is already deposited, and the other half is to be
deposited next Monday.
Ingham is 47 years of age, and Durrant fifty. The match is
one that will, no doubt, cause considerable sensation in the
sporting community of the neighbourhood.
Preston Chronicle 9th August 1851
Won by Durrant in 73/4 hours.
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PEDESTRIANISM
Agreement between Tim Ingram and William Durrant.
Walk or run from the George Inn to the Oddfellow's
Hall, Kendal, and back, for £20 a side.
£5 deposited in the hands of Mr. J. Emery.
Race to be on the 22nd September 1851
Ingham to give half an hour's start.
Start 6am and 6.30am.
Preston Chronicle 6th September 1851
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BOON COMPANIONS
Margaret Caffrey was arraigned on a charge of stealing from
the person of Jane Bradley, a purse containing 8s 6d in silver.
The prosecutrix and the prisoner had gone into the George Inn,
Friargate, on the previous Tuesday, to "have a gill together,"
but as Jane got too many gills she fell asleep, and her friend
siezed the opportunity of taking the purse from her pocket, and
hiding it in her own bosom. The trick was perceived by a person
named Hoskinson, and Caffrey was given into custody.
Mr. Monk for the prisoner, said that the prosecutor had
frequently on tippling occasions such as the present, given Caffrey
her money to "take care of" for her, and as the Bench appeared
to think one as bad as the other, they discharged the prisoner and
advised the prosecutrix to keep sober for the future.
Preston Guardian 10th December 1853
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NOTICE
The George Inn, in Friargate, carried on under the name of
James Emery, and the business of Basket, Skip, and Conveyance
Maker, in Friargate and the Market Place, carried on under the
name of Samuel Venables, are alone the property of Thomas Threlfall
Junior and Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants.
The public are respectfully informed that all debts due to the above
estates must only be paid to us, and any communications relating to
the same must be addressed to Thos. Threlfall Jnr. & Co,
Wine and Spirit Merchants, Bolton's Court, Preston.
Preston Guardian 18th March 1854
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THE IRISH GIANT
MR. MURPHY, the celebrated young IRISH GIANT,
WILL EXHIBIT THIS DAY AND NEXT\ WEEK at the
GEORGE INN, Friargate. On the 18th instant he will
remove to Blackburn for three days Exhibition.
Admission: - Forenoon 3d; From 6pm - 10pm 2d
Preston Guardian 16th December 1854
NB. Mr. Murphy was an extraordinary specimen of the genus homo.
He stood 7ft 63/4in high, though only 18 years old, and was very
intelligent and prepossessing. By May 1857 there was a report
that he had reached 7ft 101/2in in his stocking feet.
In 1862 he died of small pox in Marseilles.
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Preston Chronicle 29th April 1854
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Preston Chronicle 27th January 1855
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Preston Chronicle 14th February 1857
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Preston Chronicle 5th February 1862
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Preston Chronicle 26th April 1862 |
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FELONY
A middle-aged man, named John Bates, was brought up on a charge of stealing a coat, vest, pair of slippers, pair of stockings, and a watch, from the George Inn Concert Room, Friargate, kept by Mr. Edward Blacoe. The watch, which was made of tin, was used by the singers, and was a very large one; and when produced by the constable caused much laughter. Mr. Watson prosecuted.
On the previous day, about one o'clock, the prisoner was caught in the act of leaving the concert-room, with the articles in his possession, by a professional singer named Richard Rigby, engaged by Mr. Blacoe. When asked his business, he replied he was looking about him a bit. The prisoner was given into the custody of PC Woan.
The coat, which was worth about 4 shillings, belonged to a singer at the concert-room named Henry Carle, and the slippers, stockings, vest and watch belonged to a boy named John Spire. The whole were worth about 17 shillings.
The prisoner was committed for trial at the Sessions.
Preston Herald 2nd June 1866
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Preston Chronicle 10th December 1864 |
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The image of this token comes courtesy of Pete Vickers, Preston. |
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Preston Herald 24th June 1885 *
Lancaster Gazette 5th May 1894
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APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL GRANT
The magistrates made a provisional grant, on the application of Mr. J. Coward, of the George Inn, Friargate, which premises are about to be re-constructed.
Blackburn Standard 1st September 1894
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Thomas Charnley 20 years Publican
Margaret Charnley 20 Wife
Mary Charnley 5 Daughter
Thomas Charnley 3 Son
John Charnley 2 Son
1851
James Emery 30 years Publican b. Preston
Sarah Emery 30 Wife do
Mary Ann Emery 7 Daughter do
Jane Emery 5 Daughter do
Sarah Ann Emery 2 Daughter do
Harriet Emery 1 Daughter do
1861
William Skelton 40 years Innkeeper b. Hull
Elizabeth Skelton 34 Wife b. Preston
John Skelton 12 Son do
Ann Skelton 11 Daughter do
Alice Skelton 9 Daughter do
James Skelton 7 Son do
Elizabeth Skelton 5 Daughter do
William Skelton 3 Son do
Emma Skelton 1 Daughter do
Rebecca Skelton 1 month Daughter do
1871
Leo Waddington 36 years Innkeeper b. Lancaster
Mary Waddington 29 Wife b. Poulton
Elizabeth A. Waddington 5 months Daughter b. Preston
Mary Noblet 28 Servant b. Myerscough
Elizabeth Gregson 12 Servant do
Thomas Singleton 25 Ostler b. Goosnargh
George McVan 28 Commercial Traveller b. Scotland
1881
Martin Brown 40 years Lic. Vict. b. Preston
Margaret Brown 42 Wife b. Bolton
Elizabeth Clark 21 Daughter b. Preston
Ada Clark 1 Grand-daughter do
Maud A. Clark 8 months Grand-daughter do
1891
Esther Smirk 57 years Lic. Vict. b. Preston
Lizzie Smirk 22 Daughter do
Thomas Smirk 16 Son do
Mary Hastings 19 Pianist b. London
Daisy Wingfield 34 Professional Singer do
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