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Sunday 19 February 2012

HARRISON'S HILL TAVERN, Harrison Hill

HARRISON'S HILL TAVERN    #
Variously as:  10 Corry Street
13 Harrison Hill
12 Harrison Hill
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Photograph taken from CORRY STREET looking towards the junction
with Harrison's Hill.     L.R.O. CBP 4/1/83
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Please ignore the references, top left.
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Date unknown, but probably late 1950's
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MINE HOSTS:
1840 - 41                Henry Longworth
1851 - 57               Thomas Coupe
1860                       George Simpson - very briefly. See story at 4.8.1860
1861                       James Harrison
1869 - 75                John Gregson
1875 - 78               Henry Halstead
1879                      W. Bradshaw
1879                      James Hesketh
1881 - 83               Henry Hoyle
1883 - 89               Thomas Gaskell
1889                       Henry Cowell
1889 - 90               Esther Derbyshire
1890                      Margaret Ward
1890                      James Lambert
1890 - 93              Sarah Sutcliffe
1893 - 94              James H. Byrne
1894                      William Stothert
1895                      George Hargreaves
1896                      Thomas Hopkins
1898                      William Dilworth
1898                      John Kenny
1901                      William Smalley
1904 - 07               Alice Hobson
1909 - 10               James May  - Owner: Albion (Burton-on-Trent) Brewery, until 4.12.1919.
1913                      James Holden
1917 - 30              Thomas Butler - wife died 5.12.1928
1932    Miles McKenna - owned by Miles and his wife, Catherine when property sold 14.10.1936.
1935 - 36              Mary Wilkinson
1939 - 40              Thomas Murray
1944 -                    George Cooper
1948                      Harry Payne 
1955                      James Hetherington 
1957                      Ernest Porter - wife, Sarah, found deceased on canal bank, February 1957.
     ?                       James Hetherington  - there at the time of its closure.
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On the 5th June, Henry Longworth, a retail brewer,
residing in Corry Street, was charged with permitting
drunkenness in his house on Saturday evening last.
The charge being fully proved, the defendant was
fined in the penalty of 40s plus costs.
Preston Chronicle 6th June 1840
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ON SALE
A 25 load BREWING BOILER, nearly new -

Apply to Thomas Coupe, "Harrison's Hill Tavern."
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TO BE LET - "GORDON STREET TAVERN"
and "HARRISON'S HILL TAVERN" -
Apply as above.
Preston Chronicle 1st August 1857
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Preston Guardian  23rd July 1859
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Preston Chronicle   4th August 1860
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Preston Herald  13th February 1875
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TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
That old-established BEERHOUSE, called the HARRISON
HILL TAVERN,situate in Harrison Hill and Corry Street;
freehold and free from brewery.
ALSO the COTTAGE and SHOP-adjoining, No's 11 and 12
Harrison Hill, together or separate.
Apply to John Gaskell, Oddfellows Arms, Park Road, Preston.
Preston Chronicle  1st December 1877
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SALE BY AUCTION
On 28th December 1877

LOT 1    THAT old-established corner BEERHOUSE, 
called the "HARRISON HILL TAVERN," with the
Brewhouse and other buildings thereto belonging,
situate in Harrison Hill and Corry Street, bottom of 
Crown Street, now in the occupation of Henry Halstead.
Preston Chronicle  22nd Decmeber 1877
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Preston Guardian  13th July 1878
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Preston Herald  29th March 1890
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Preston Guardian  17th May 1879
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Preston Guardian  2nd August 1890
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And a fuller report:- 
 Preston Herald  30th July 1890 
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 Preston Herald  1st April 1891
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To Dispose of, a Brew of GRAINS; once per week.
Apply: Harrison's Hill Tavern, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   3rd April 1903
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 Preston Herald  21st April 1909
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DEATH
BUTLER - In sad but loving memory of our dear son, Private SAMUEL BUTLER, 1/4th Loyal North Lancs. Regt., No 200597, died in France of wounds received in action. May 19th, 1918, aged 23 years.
'With aching hearts we shook his hand,
Tears glistened in our eyes;
We kissed his cheek, but little thought
It was our last goodbye.'

Sadly missed by Father, Mother, Sisters and brothers, 13, Harrison Hill Tavern, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   21st May 1920
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DETECTIVE SERGEANT'S VISIT
TO PRESTON TAVERN.
At Preston Borough Police Court, today, MARY Wilkinson, 55, licensee of the Harrison Hill Tavern, Harrison Hill, Preston, was accused of supplying intoxicating liquor during non-permitted hours. Patrick McDonough, 64, labourer, Milton Street, Preston, was accused of aiding and abetting. The cases were dismissed on payment of costs, but Mr. Wilkinson was ordered to pay an advocate's fee of three guineas.
Mr. D. D. Bailey prosecuted and Mr. H. Fazackerley defended.
Mr. Bailey said that at 11.25pm on Friday May 31st detective Sergeant Baines was outside the Harrison Hill Tavern. He knocked at the door, and continued knocking for some time, but eventually decided to go away. Going away he saw someone leaving the side door of the premises. That 'someone' was later found to be McDonough. He came along carrying a jug of freshly drawn beer. D.S. Baines stopped him and asked him to return to the tavern where Mrs. Wilkinson admitted having served McDonough with beer.
Mr. Fazackerley submitted that the facts were rather extraordinary. McDonough worked for the Preston Corporation at Red Scar and did not finish until 10pm. He walked home that night, a of three or four miles, and passing the Harrison Hill Tavern he saw the licensee and her daughter chatting outside.
Knowing he had been out of work, Mrs. Wilkinson asked McDonough if he would like a drink and he said yes. At no time was there any question of payment.
Lancashire Evening Post  21st June 1935
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Licensed Property to Let
Tenant required for Beerhouse called Harrison Hill Tavern, Cragg's Row, Preston.
Doing good trade. Ill health cause of leaving. 
Apply, 75, St. George's Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   19th April 1939
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BEER FOR SOLDIERS' SEND-OFF
Preston Court Story
BOTTLES FOUND UNDER WOMEN'S COATS
A "SEND-OFF" for two soldiers who were about to go off on active service was mentioned at Preston Borough Police Court today, when the licensee of the Harrison Hill Tavern, Harrison Hill, Thomas Murray (57), was summoned for selling or supplying intoxicating liquor, by agent, during non-permitted hours.
James Wilson Young (23), motor driver, living at the same address, Nellie Cardwell, (36), married woman, Moor Lane, Preston, and Margaret Banks (28), married woman, Atherton Street, Preston, were summoned for aiding and abetting.
After half an hour's consultation the magistrates decided that the evidence was not sufficient to prove agency, and the summons was dismissed. The other cases thereupon were withdrawn.

DOOR AJARpm., it does not do away with the offence. A person cannot go into a pub
Mr. R. Robinson, prosecuting, said about 11.20pm on September 26th, two members of the police war reserve noticed that the front door of the tavern was slightly ajar. They went inside and saw the two women defendants. Mrs. Cardwell had three bottles of beer under her coat.
When they were asked where they had got the beer from, one of them said it had been paid for before 10 o'clock. The defendant, Young, then came in and when he was asked why the women had the beer he did not reply. He had in his hand 5 shillings, which, he said, was change from a 10 shilling note for the beer.
Sunsequently he handed one of the officers 2 shillings, which, he said was additional change due to one of the women.
"Even if one does admit," continued Mr. Robinson, "that the beer was paid for before 10p., it does not do away with the offence. A person cannot go into a public house, p ay for beer, and take delivery after hours."
The licensee had not been present during these conversations, but eventually  he came downstairs and said, "It is not with my consent."
It might well be added Mr. Robinson, that the licensee knew nothing about the beer being supplied, because he was in bed at the time, but the landlord was responsible for the actions of his agent.
One of the women, went on Mr. Robinson stated that they were giving some soldier friends who were going on active service, a good "send-off", and the police subsequently discovered that this was true.
Evidence was given by Inspector J. H. Ashworth, of the Police War Reserve.
Murray, in evidence, said that he has been licensee of the tavern since May last, and was previously employed as a dock labourer. Young was a motor driver and paid for his board and lodgings.

DID NOT KNOW
"He had no authority," declared Murray, "to sell beer either in or out of hours. He was in no sense my servant or agent. When I was called down by Young to see the police I had no idea the beer had been sold.
Young said that he had been "sitting up" when he heard a knock at the door. He answered it and found the two women defendants there. They asked for some beer, but he refused, telling them that if Mr. Murray got to know he would "kick him out". The two women said they wanted the beer for two soldiers who were going on active service.
"Then I foolishly put a light on in the bar," added Young. "I had no authority whatever to supply the beer to these women."
Mr. H. Fazackerley, who defended, said while it was a proper case for the police to bring to the court, as the law stood, the summons should be dismissed.
Lancashire Evening Post   11th October 1939
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FOR SALE: new Plastic Dart Board with surround.
Payne, Harrison's Hill Tavern.
Lancashire Evening Post  19th March 1946
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Preston Girl's £100 Claim Settled.
Eighteen-year-old Shirley Hetherington of the Harrison's Hill Tavern, Preston, was passing a lorry in Lawson Street, Preston, in February, when she was struck by an iron pipe which a workman as unloading. Her right cheek was cut, her eye bruised, and she suffered from shock.
After hearing Mr. G. E. Mellalieu give these details at Preston County Court today, Judge Allen Walmsley, QC., approved an agreed settlement of an action brought by Miss Hetherington, through her father against Webbs (Preston) Ltd., for £100 and costs.

LOSS OF WAGES
Mr. Mellalieu said this amount included loss of wages and the cost of a new pair of spectacles.
Mr. J. Ashton, for Webbs, agreed.
In answer to the judge, Miss Hetherington said she was now over the shock and the disfigurement on her cheek was less prominent. Up to April she had headaches and dizziness.
The judge added: "I am very glad indeed that this accident did not cause more serious injury."
Lancashire Evening Post   19th July 1955 
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WOMAN ON CANAL BANK:
CORONER AWAITS REPORT.
Saying that he required a report from forensic experts, the Preston Coroner, Mr. W. Blackhurst, today adjourned for three weeks an inquest on Mrs. Sarah Porter, aged 48, who was found dead on the canal bank, near Stocks Road, Preston, yesterday.
Mr. Ernest Porter of the Harrison's Hill Tavern, Preston, said his wife, who was discharged on Saturday from hospital, following a nervous breakdown, had been staying with a relative in Crewe.
He was expecting her home this weekend and had a "very nice" letter from her yesterday morning. They had planned to move into a new house at Walton-le-dale next week.
Mr. Porter said his wife had been depressed before she went in hospital and on one occasion had taken an overdose of sleeping tablets.
Lancashire Evening Post   1st March 1957
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Henry Longworth                    40 years                  Beershop Keeper 
Margaret Longworth               40                           Wife 
Jane Longworth                      18                           Daughter
Peter Longworth                     15                           Son
Joseph Longworth                   11                           Son

1851
Thomas Coup                          39 years                 Beer Seller               b. Goosnargh
Ann Coup                                39                          Wife                         b. Walton-le-dale
Roger Coup                             18                 Son  /  Labourer                b. Goosnargh
Thomas Coup                           4                  Son  /  Scholar                  b. Preston
James Bolton                           16                Step-son / Errand boy       b. Walton-le-dale
Mary Bolton                            14               Step-daughter / Scholar                 do
William Bolton                        12                 Step-son / Scholar                       do
Elizabeth Bolton                      10               Step-daughter / Scholar                 do
Jane Bolton                               8                Step-daughter / Scholar                 do
John Partington                       32                  Lodger  /  Stonemason     b. Little Lever

1861
James Harrison                       31 years                  Beerseller                 b. Coppull
Eliza Harrison                         34                           Wife                         b. Clayton

1871
John Gregson                         37 years                  Publican                    b. Preston
Elizabeth Gregson                  37                            Wife                                 do
Mary Gregson                       10                            Daughter                           do
Thomas Gregson                     3                            Son                                   do
Margaret Longworth               2                            Daughter                           do
George Gregson                     9 months                 Son                                  do

1881
Henry Hoyle                         38 years                   Beerseller                 b. Preston
Jane Hoyle                            40                            Wife                        b. Warton
Thomas Hoyle                      10                            Son                          b. Preston
Agnes A. Hoyle                    8                              Daughter                           do
Agnes McGough                  75                            Mother-in-law          b. Dalton

1891
Sarah Sutcliffe                      56 years                   Beerseller                 b. Preston

1901
William Smalley                   60 years                   Publican                   b. Preston
Ann Smalley                        62                            Wife                                 do
Alice Smalley                      34                             Daughter                          do
Mary J. Smalley                  27                             Daughter                 b. Barrow
Elizabeth Smalley                22                             Daughter                 b. Preston
William Smalley                   8                              Grand-son                        do
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