GUILD HALL TAVERN, Library Street

GUILD HALL TAVERN   #

or

GUILD CONCERT HALL

Variously as 1, 2, 2a, 3, or 7 Library Street

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The "Guild Hall Tavern and it's "Concert Hall" were the premises immediately above the 'RAR' in 'Library'

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The premises below the 'L' in the same word, were the

"Queen Adelaide" public house.

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MINE HOSTS:

1866 - 71                Henry Aspden

1871                       Mary Aspden

1871                       Robert Johnson
1871                       Henry Aspden

1876 - 77               Joseph Mason

1878                      Robert Howarth

1878                      Robert Barton Fishwick

1878 - 79              Thomas Hayton
1879                      John Rose

1880                      Peter Martland

1880 - 81              Thomas Barton Fishwick Jnr.   Transferred from TBF to Johnson on the 1.12.1880.

1881                      James Johnson

1882                      Samuel Johnson

1883                      Robert Saul

1883 - 85              John Hull

1885 - 87              Joseph Fishwick Barton

1887                      Charles Beckett

1888 - 89              John Mahon

1889                      John Chippendale

1889 - 90              John Hull

1890 - 91              Septimus J. Wilson

1891                     Ellis Priestly

1891                     William Hartley

1892                     Robert Geldeart

1892 - 93             William Singleton

1893                     William Heys

1893 - 1900          John Chippendale

1900                     William Henry Parker

1901                     William Kellett

1901 - 06              Ernest Jones   - Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries, Woodlesfield, Leeds.

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NOTES:

IN 1855, HENRY ASPDEN BECAME THE LESSEE OF THE COCKPIT, FOR THE REMAINING 34 YEARS OF THE EARL OF DERBY'S LEASE. HE STRAIGHT AWAY MADE GREAT ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. IN MARCH 1855 THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY GUTTED. IT WAS INTENDED THAT IT WOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC HALL. HE TOOK THE LEASE OVER FROM JOSEPH LIVESEY, WHICH IS PROBABLY WHY ANTHONY HEWITSON REFERRED TO IT AS THE "TEMPERANCE HALL" IN HIS BOOK, "NORTHWARD" IN 1851.

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Between 1882 and 1888 the premises were owned by John Barton Fishwick of Stoneygate, beerseller.

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GUILD CONCERT HALL, PRESTON

Proprietor: MR H. ASPDEN

WANTED, a pair of first-class N*****S and a PAIR of

first-class COMIC DUETTISTS; also, a competent leader

for Orchestra, to Open on the 1st October. Parties applying

must state lowest terms. No stamps,

Three days' silence a negative.

Address - W. GRAY, Manager, as above.

Glad to hear from old friends.

THE ERA  16th September 1866

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THE GUILD CONCERT HALL, Library Street, back of the Old Church, Henry Aspden, proprietor, will OPEN on Monday next, October 1st, with a powerful and talented company.
Preston Herald   29th September 1866
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Preston Guardian  6th October 1866
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The Era   7th October 1866
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WILL VALE, the Great Comic Star of the

Evening, Second Provincial Tour - Guild Concert Hall,
Preston.

I have much pleasure4 in recommending Mr. Will Vale 

to the Special Notice of Proprietors and Managers of

Concert Halls, &c., as a First-class Comic Vocalist,

endowed with a Versatility of Talent, whether displayed

as Eccentric, Grotesque, Mimic, Sensation, or Patter, 

in or out of character. Ranks high above the average

standard. He soon became an immense favourite with

the audience, and his Engagement at the Guild was a

tremendous success.

H. ASPDEN (Proprietor)

W.GRAY  (Manager)

THE ERA  Sunday 21st October 1866

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MASTER C.E. EXLEY

The Little Great Characteristic, Comic, Patter,

and Sensational Vocalist, opened on Monday

November 12th 1866, at the Guild Concert Hall,

Preston, and was received with Five Legitimate Calls.

THE ERA  18th November 1866

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I.X.L. WALLACE GRIMMITT'S

LILLIPUTIAN TROUPE OF BLACK MINSTRELS

(four in number)

Including the "Original Funny Little Joe,"

are now performing with immense success at 

the Guild Concert Hall, Preston

THE ERA  9th December 1866

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The Era   6th January 1867
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Preston Guardian  16th February 1867

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Liverpool Daily Post  15th March 1867
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The Era   23rd March 1867
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WILLIAM GRAY, Pianist

(late Pianist and Manager, GUILD CONCERT HALL)

Is at liberty to accept an engagement. Twenty years

experience. Thoroughly up to the business.

W.G. trusts his numerous Professional friends

will speak for him.

Private address, W. GRAY, 7 Kirkham Street North,

Preston.

THE ERA  Sunday 31st March 1867

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Preston Guardian  20th April 1867
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W. GRIMMETT'S TROUPE

Are disengaged on the 6th of May, for

Five weeks, on account of the closing

of the GUILD CONCERT HALL,

PRESTON.

THE ERA  21st April 1867

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The Era   26th May 1867
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The Era   6th June 1867
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The Era   1st September 1867
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GUILD CONCERT HALL, PRESTON

WANTED, to Open September 30th 1867,

a GOOD LEADER and PIANIST well up in

Concert Business; also a Lady Pianist, to play

at a Free-and-Easy.

H. ASPDEN, Proprietor

THE ERA  22nd September 1867

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Preston Herald   28th September 1867
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Preston Herald  12th December 1867
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Preston Herald   29th February 1868

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Preston Herald   24th October 1868

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TO BE SOLD

A Bargain, Five Scenes, Proscenium, Wings, &c.,

suitable for Amateur Stage or Concert Hall, 

painted by T. Bayliss, in first-class Condition, 

including beautiful Act Drop, 131/2 feet by 15 feet;

Chamber Scene 12 feet by 12 feet; Street Scene

12 feet by 12 feet; Garden Scene 81/2 feet by 11 feet;

Forest Scene 81/2 feet by 11 feet. The whole to be

had cheap.

Address - H. ASPDEN, Guild Concert Hall, Preston.

THE ERA  20th December 1868

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Preston Guardian  18th September 1869

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Preston Guardian  29th July 1871

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Preston Guardian  21st September 1872

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Preston Chronicle  12th July 1873

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Preston Herald   16th May 1874

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Preston Guardian  30th January 1875

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Preston Herald  30th January 1875

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Preston Guardian  1st April 1876

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Preston Guardian  16th February 1878

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Preston Guardian  17th August 1878

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Preston Guardian  2nd October 1880

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CENSUS RETURNS 

1871

Mary Aspden                   36 years ?                Beerhouse keeper /          b. Preston

                                                                                  unmarried  

Sarah Ann Aspden           16                            Servant                                    do

1881

James Johnson                 37 years                   Beerseller                        b. Kendal

1891
Septimus J. Wilson           50 years                  Beerhouse Keeper           b. Preston
Mary Maria Wilson (nee Reside)  44              Wife                                 b. Ayrshire, Scotland.

Married 31.1.1882 at Preston Parish Church

1901

William Kellett                 33 years                   Beerseller                        b. Woodplumpton

Margaret Kellett              33                            Wife                                b. Preston

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