PLEASURE BOAT INN #
Ribbleside
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a.k.a. "THE BOAT HOUSE"
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Lancaster Gazette 11th March 1871
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MINE HOSTS:
1859 Thomas Atkinson
1861 - 70 ? John Crook
1870 ? William Monk - P.C. 20.8.1870 noted a change from Monk to Crook
1870 - 95 John Crook
1899 John Atkinson
1901 W. Atkinson?
1901 - 04 John Atkinson
1905 Henry Atkinson
1905 Mrs. Cumins - shown as this in an article about a drowning accident 13.6.1905
1907 T. Collins - Is this synonymous with the previous entry of 'Cumins'?
1910 William Monk
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BOAT HOUSE, RIBBLESIDE
THOMAS ATKINSON begs most respectfully to
inform the public that the BOAT HOUSE is
NOW OPEN, where they will find Prime Home-
brewed ALES, Bottled and Draught PORTER,
Burton Pale and Bitter Ales, Foreign CIGARS,
&c., &c., of the First Quality.
PLEASURE BOATS FOR HIRE.
Preston Chronicle 2nd July 1859
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CAPTURE OF A PORPOISE IN THE RIBBLE
On Tuesday afternoon, a large porpoise was
seen rolling up the river, there being a
fresh-running at the time. Mr Crook, who keeps
the Pleasure Boat Inn, at once set off in pursuit,
and being joined by several others, enjoyed some
famous sport for about two hours. The fish was at
last captured, after having been several times
wounded by shot.
It is on view at Mr. Crook's house.
Preston Chronicle 12th March 1862
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Preston Chronicle 12th March 1862
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Preston Chronicle 23rd July 1862
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Preston Chronicle 27th September 1862
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Lancaster Gazette 9th May 1863
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Preston Guardian 16th May 1863
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SAVED FROM DROWNING
A boy, about 7 years old, son of Mr. Laverty,
late Superintendant of Police at Blackburn,
had a narrow escape from drowning in the Ribble
on Monday.
He had been sailing in a boat, along with two other
boys, in the river, and afterwards accidentally fell
into the water near the Pleasure Boat Inn. The
water was deep at the place where he got in.
Mr. Crook, landlord of the Pleasure Boat Inn,
saw the boy in the river, and at once swam out to
his assistance, secured him when in a somewhat
exhausted state, and brought him to the shore.
The lad was "brought round" in the course of the day.
This is the third instance when Mr. Crook has been
instrumental in rescuing persons from a watery grave
in the Ribble.
Preston Chronicle 4th July 1863
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Preston Chronicle 3rd October 1863
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Preston Chronicle 10th October 1863
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Lancaster Gazette 13th August 1864
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NATURAL CURIOSITIES
Mr. J. Crook, proprietor of the Pleasure Boat Inn,
has just obtained a collection of birds, both British
and Foreign, and are available for inspection at his
house.
The birds were collected by the late Mr. R. Smith,
ornithologist, of Preston. Some of them are of an
exceedingly fine description.
The cases include a colossal emu, a fine Bewick
Swan, macaws of splendid plumage, parrots,
British and foreign owls, a bittern, a large variety
of pheasants, hoopoes, orioles, grouse, plantain
eaters, birds of paradise, &c.
To all who have a taste for the curious and the
exquisite in ornithology, the above collection
cannot fail to give both pleasure and satisfaction.
Preston Chronicle 9th April 1864
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Preston Chronicle 1st October 1864
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Preston Chronicle 2nd September 1865
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PRESTON EXHIBITION No. VI
.............Mr. J. Crook of the "Pleasure
Boat Inn," showed a beautiful model
of a barque, and a model of a schooner,
made from the breast-bone of a bantam-cock.
Preston Chronicle 11th November 1865
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Preston Chronicle 11th August 1866
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Preston Chronicle 11th August 1866
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TO BE SOLD
A first-class four-oared CUTTER,
suitable for a Rowing Club; also
a number of small PLEASURE BOATS.
Apply to JOHN CROOK,
Pleasure Boat Inn, Ribbleside.
Preston Chronicle 13th October 1866
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FLOODS OF 1866
...........The front walls of the Pleasure Boat Inn were
laid bare to the very foundations; and Mr. Crook, the
tenant, has sustained a serious loss by the flood. The
water rose in his house to a depth of 30 inches on the
ground floor, and barrels of ale, porter, and wine, and
bottles of the same liquors, were floated out of the
cellars and scattered over the fields in the vicinity, and
down towards the sea.
Among the goods he lost in this way were two casks of
wine, containing 36 gallons each, which he received only
on the Wednesday previous. Twenty of his boats were
floated away, and he had given up most of them as lost.
Preston Chronicle 24th November 1866
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TO BE SOLD, a first-class
SELF-ACTING ORGAN -
Apply to John Crook,
Pleasure Boat Inn, Ribbleside.
Preston Chronicle 7th September 1867
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Preston Chronicle 16th July 1870
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Liverpool Mercury 9th March 1871
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Leeds Mercury 31st October 1872
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London Standard 11th March 1873
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London Standard 12th April 1873
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Preston Guardian 19th April 1873
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TWENTY-THREE LIVES SAVED BY ONE MAN
In a letter to the Preston Chronicle, there was
reference to the brave deeds carried out by the
landlord of the Pleasure Boat Inn:-
............Mr. Crook of the Pleasure Boat Inn, has,
during the last 14 years, been the means of saving
23 persons who have been upset when sailing on the river,
although it is believed that there has only been one accident
involving his own boats.
Preston Chronicle 19th April 1873
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Preston Guardian 24th May 1873
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THE inhabitants of Blackburn have presented a
testimonial to Mr. Crook, of Ribbleside, Preston,
in recognition of his courage in saving three
Blackburn men from drowning last Good Friday morning.
The testimonial consisted of an illuminated address
and a china tea-service to Mrs. Crook. A testimonial
is now being subscribed for in Preston for Mr. Crook,
who has been instrumental in saving a great number
of lives from drowning in the river.
LYTHAM & KIRKHAM TIMES, 16th July 1873
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Blackburn Standard 4th June 1873
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THE MEDAL
The photographs above are of the medal presented to Mr. John Crook in celebration of him
having saved the lives of 23 people over the years, by his diligence and bravery.
The images come courtesy of Heather Crook (not thought to be a relative)
Thank you Heather.
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 Preston |
| Chronicle. 12th September 1874 |
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PLEASURE BOAT INN
RIBBLE SIDE
J. CROOK, Proprietor of the above inn, begs to thank
his Friends and the Public for the liberal patronage they
have extended to him in the past, and wishes now to
inform them that having obtained a SPIRIT LICENCE
he will be able still further to meet their requirements
and provide that accommodation which hitherto he has
been unable to fully supply.
A large stock of every description of Spirits has been
secured; and those who visit the establishment may rely
upon being served with a genuine and bona fide article.
WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, CIGARS, &c.
Preston Chronicle 10th October 1874
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Preston Guardian 12th December 1874
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Preston Herald 5th May 1875
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Preston Guardian 19th June 1875
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Preston Guardian 17th July 1875
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APPLICATION: John Crook, of the Pleasure
Boat Inn, Ribbleside, applied for an occasional licence
to sell drink on the Penwortham side of the Ribble on
the occasion of a regatta.
The Bench refused it on the grounds that they
considered it unfair to the person owning a licence
on that side of the water.
Preston Guardian 18th September 1875
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Preston Herald 24th November 1875
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Preston Guardian 1st January 1876
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Manchester Times 4th May 1878
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EASTER BY THE RIBBLE
...............further on we came to the river, to the
banks of which there is always an immense influx
of young persons at Easter-tide. Here, the numerous
pleasure boats were plying to and fro, indeed the
water was thickly studded with sailing craft of all kinds.
But the centre of attraction on the river this year, was
a neat pleasure steam launch belonging to Mr. J. Crook,
of the Pleasure Boat Inn, which found scores of admiring
patronisers, and which contrasted strikingly with a
clumsy paddling machine that somebody had brought
up the river with which to make a few catch-pence.
The little screw-steamer of Mr. Crook will be a
valuable acquisition to the river, and as it comfortably
accommodates about 30 people, is admirably adapted
for picnic and other parties.
Preston Chronicle 19th April 1879
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Liverpool Mercury 29th June 1881
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Preston Herald 17th March 1883
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Preston Herald 21st March 1883
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Lancaster Gazette 5th September 1883
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Preston Herald 6th October 1883
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Preston Herald 4th October 1884
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Preston Guardian 27th June 1885
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Preston Guardian 11th July 1885
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Preston Herald 2nd September 1885
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Preston Guardian 11th June 1887
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Preston Guardian 16th March 1889
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Liverpool Mercury 30th September 1890
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Liverpool Mercury 18th May 1891
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Liverpool Mercury 11th August 1891
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A PUBLICAN COMPLIMENTED
When the transfer of the licence was made in 1900, on the occasion of the landlord retiring from the Pleasure Boat Inn, the solicitor in the case, Mr Parker, commented, that Mr. Crook had kept the house for 40 years, and left it with a clean sheet. He had been the direct means of saving 33 lives, and had been presented with a certificate by the Mayor of the borough at the instance of the Royal Humane Society, and had also received a silver medal from the society.
He was now going into a well-deserved retirement.
The Mayor said he was sure that the Bench would agree with him in everything Mr. Parker had said. If they had more publicans of a similar character, the business of the court would be merely nominal.
His action in saving life was well-known, and it was not necessary for him to enlarge upon it. Mr. Crook went into retirement with the respect of all the magistrates and the inhabitants of the town.
Lancashire Evening Post 27th April 1900
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THEFT OF A BICYCLE
John Holland (49), moulder, was charged with stealing a bicycle, the property of Mr. Atkinson, at the Pleasure Boat Inn, Riverside, Preston.
The prosecutor gave evidence to the effect that he had the bicycle safe in his possession on the 10th May, 1901, and missed it on the 13th of that month. The prisoner had often been about his premises. The bicycle when in his possession was worth £7 10s, but now only about 10s.
Detective Sergeant Parkinson deposed that he arrested the prisoner on the 1st April, and charged him with stealing the machine from the boathouse on the riverside.
On being charged, the prisoner made no reply, but afterwards said that he bought the bicycle from the second auctioneer on the market, and that he gave 27s 6d for it. he found the bicycle in pieces in different parts of the house.
After retiring, the jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to three calendar months with hard labour.
Preston Herald 12th April 1902
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Preston Herald 13th September 1902
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PRESTON BOATING FATALITY
The body of the boy, Robert Atkinson, son of the landlord of the Pleasure Boat Inn, Preston, who was drowned in the Ribble on Tuesday afternoon, has been discovered on the Penwortham side of the river.
Lancashire Daily Post 18th December 1902
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DISTRESSING DROWNING FATALITY
On Tuesday afternoon, Robert Atkinson, the 14 year old son of Mr. John Atkinson, of the Pleasure Boat Inn, Riverside, lost his life by drowning in the Ribble under very distressing circumstances.
The flooded condition of the river made it advisable that several boats anchored there should be secured. With this object in view father and son entered a boat, and when in the act of lifting the anchor of one of the skiffs their craft capsized, and both were thrown into the water.
Atkinson attempted to save his son, and got him on his back, but the strong tide carried him off his back and out of sight. Atkinson clung to the boat until rescued. It was stated that Mrs. Atkinson witnessed the distressing occurrence from the window of the house.
The body was recovered on Thursday morning at the Bull Nose.
THE INQUEST
The circumstances attending the death of Robert Atkinson, who was drowned in the Ribble on Tuesday afternoon, was investigated by Mr. Parker, the Coroner, and a jury, on Thursday afternoon, at the Pleasure Boat Inn.
John Atkinson, father of the deceased, said that his son, Robert, was 13 years of age, and assisted him with the boats on the river. On Tuesday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, they went from the other side of the river to the south side to secure several boats. There was a lot of fresh at the time, and a strong ebb tide. They got into the small boat, and pulled to two boats anchored near the north side. While in the act of unfastening a chain, which held the two boats together, their boat by some means got broadside, and was overturned, both being thrown into the water. He got hold of the lad and jumped from the boat, which was sinking beneath them. He told his son to stick to him, and the boy answered, "I will, dad."
Then he jumped for the chain, and the next thing he discovered was that the boy had left his back. The people on the bank could not or would not give any assistance.
There was a boat under the bridge, but nobody attempted to enter it. As soon as he missed the lad, he looked round but could not see him. Perhaps it was as well, because he should have gone after him, and in all likelihood have been drowned himself. Afterwards every possible search was made, but the body was not discovered until that morning. The witness could swim but the deceased could not. The water was flowing so strong that swimming was out of the question. The deceased was thoroughly used to boats, having been there for three years.
Samuel Jenks, 5 Delamere Terrace, Penwortham, boatman, said that about two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, he went to assist Atkinson and his son to move several boats across the river. He remained on the north bank with a rope ready to catch the boats should they break loose. He was engaged coiling the rope, and was bent down. On looking up he saw that the boat in which they were was going under, being swamped in fact. The boy caught hold of his father, and Atkinson did everything possible to save his son. The witness was able to swim, but as he never saw the boy again it was useless to enter the water.
Mr. Crook, one of the jurymen, informed the Court, that he was coming down the lane, but was not aware of the occurrence. Even had he known, it would have taken four minutes to get a boat ready.
William Dewhurst, beer-seller, Gibraltar Inn, New Hall Lane, stated that he was in a boat on the river about 9am on Thursday morning, and found the body of the deceased lad in the moorings of a boat, in the new diversion. With assistance he got it out.
P.C.Atkinson spoke to having the body conveyed to the Pleasure Boat Inn.
The Coroner, addressing the jury, said they would have no difficulty in arriving at the conclusion that that poor lad had been accidentally drowned. As had been observed, those two were scarcely a strong enough team to enter the river to do the job they tried. There was a very strong ebb, and the tide was flowing very fast, and it likely the boat got broadside on and capsized.
There was one thing he would like to call attention to, and that was that the boy could not swim. If this lad had been able to swim he might, although not able to make headway against the stream, have been able to keep himself afloat until assisted.
In conclusion, he said that the father seemed to have behaved as well as he could, under very difficult circumstances.
Thed jury returned a verdict of "Accidental drowning."
Preston Herald 20th December 1902
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BOWLING
There was a very pleasant gathering at the Pleasure Boat Inn, Preston, on Thursday, when representatives of the Blackburn Grocers' Association came over to play a return match with the Preston Grocers' Association, the first encounter, at Pleasington, last week, having ended in victory for the Blackburn team. The game excited much interest, and Preston's victory was popular.
A prize had been offered to the player securing the greatest advantage over his opponent, and the award fell to Mr. J. Pearson, of Preston, who defeated Councillor J. Ainsworth, of Blackburn, president of the Northern Council, by 14 points.
Lancashire Daily Post 31st July 1903
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THE RAINSTORMS
Large tracts of land submerged near Preston.
From a report furnished by the Preston Police, it appears that Mr. John Crook, of the Riverside Boathouse, had no less than 25 boats swept away, while Mr. John Atkinson, of the Pleasure Boat Inn, lost exactly a score. Each gentleman sustained a loss of over £50 owing to the breaking away of boats and the to enter the river to do the job they tried. damage to their landing stages, none of which is covered by insurance.
Lancashire Evening Post 9th September 1903
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MAIL-CART AND CHILD IN THE RIVER
An exciting incident occurred on Monday afternoon near the Pleasure Boat Inn on the river side at Preston. Mrs. M. Thewlis, who resides at 22, Robinson Street, was wheeling a mail-cart containing her infant son and a two year old daughter of a neighbour named Mrs. Woods, when, attracted by an automatic machine in which pictures were displayed, she halted. The elder child was lifted out of the carriage to see the stereoscopic views, and, while the mother's back was turned, the mail-cart started down the inclined footpath and plunged down the steep bank into four or five feet of water.
A man, whose name has not transpired, and Mr. J. Atkinson of the Pleasure Boat Inn, and Mr. E. Crook, lost no time in recovering the child and the mail-cart. Mr. Atkinson rendered first aid, and his wife put the infant to bed. The child speedily recovered, and was taken home apparently little the worse for his immersion.
Burnley Express 11th May 1904
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BORROWING HERE TO PAY THERE
PRESTON PUBLICAN'S DIFFICULTIES
At Preston Bankruptcy Court, this afternoon, John Atkinson, licensed victualler, of the Pleasure Boat Inn, River Side, Preston, came up for his first public examination.
The debtor alleged as causes of failure, "bad trade, losses of boats and landing stage through floods, and the expenditure in improving the Pleasure Boat Inn." He was adjudged bankrupt on his own application on February 14th last.
He was formerly an innkeeper at Bolton, but in April 1900, he came to Preston and purchased the Pleasure Boat Inn and boathouse for £3,350, in addition to which he paid £166 for the household furniture and wet stock, and £530 for boats. At this time he had a sum of about £900 free capital of his own, and borrowed £400 from his friends. He also obtained a mortgage of £2,800 on the property to enable him to find the purchase money.
He had spent a considerable sum of money in improving the property, and had worked up a good business connection. Last year's turnover he estimated at £1,000. Seven of the debts, including a bank overdraft of £200, were for money borrowed in and since 1900. The mortgage security was estimated to be worth £3,350, thus leaving a surplus of £492. A surplus of assets over liabilities of £56 was shown by the debtor, but the Official Receiver pointed out that this would entirely depend on the realisation of the assets and especially on the estimated surplus from the mortgaged property.
Replying to Mr. Plant, the debtor admitted that he had never been able to get level with his payments, and had been obliged to borrow from one to pay another off. He had worked the business up, and had spent about £300 in improving the bottling trade.
The examination was adjourned.
Lancashire Daily Post 10th March 1905
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IMPORTANT SALE of a VALUABLE FULLY-LICENCED HOUSE at PRESTON.
MR. WILLIAM THOMSON, F.A.I., will Sell by Auction, at the SHELLEY ARMS HOTEL, FISHERGATE, PRESTON,
On TUESDAY the 6th June, 1905, at 3 o'clock P.M. and subject to Conditions.
All that VALUABLE FULLY-LICENSED FREEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSE, known as
"THE PLEASURE BOAT INN"
Situate on the north bank of the River Ribble, at Preston, with a frontage thereto of 140 feet or thereabouts.
The property will be sold as a going concern, together with the Goodwill of the business carried on thereon.
The House contains two Cellars, two Parlours, Living Room, Kitchen, Four Bedrooms (one containing a bath, with hot and cold water), and Sitting Room.
The Outbuildings comprise large BOATHOUSE, used as a Refreshment Room, with Tea-room over; Store Room, Brewhouse and small Shop, the total area of the Premises being 457 square yards or thereabouts.
The FIXTURES, FITTINGS, and STOCK-IN-TRADE are to be taken by the purchaser at a valuation, to be made as provided by the Conditions of Sale.
The purchaser shall have the option of purchasing the FURNITURE in the house, and the BOATS., etc. in the Boathouse, at a valuation, as provided by the Conditions of Sale, but if he declines to do this, the right is reserved of Selling them by Auction on the Premises.
The property is sold subject to a yearly rent charge of £4.
Vacant possession can be given on completion of the purchase.
Any further particulars or information may be obtained from Mr. JAMES TODD, Chartered Accountant, 3 Winckley Square, Preston; the Auctioneer, 5 Cook Street, Liverpool; or from
Messrs. ROYLE and REYNOLDS, Solicitors,
9 Newgate Street, Chester.
Lancashire Evening Post 1st June 1905
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FOR SALE: RANGE, with Jambs, two Ovens, and Side Boiler, 5ft X 5ft. complete and in good condition.
Apply: Pleasure Boat Inn, River Side.
Lancashire Evening Post 15th February 1906
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MORE PITIED THAN BLAMED
Preston Publican's discharge from bankruptcy.
At Preston County Court, thismorning, an application was made to Judge Hans Hamilton by Mr. Blackhurst for the discharge from bankruptcy of John Atkinson, licensed victualler, of the Pleasure Boat Inn, Riverside, Preston.
The receiving order, said the Official Receiver, was made on February 14th, 1905, the liabilities expected to rank for dividend being estimated at £922.4s.5d., but the proofs actually admitted amounted to £1,058. 9s., upon which dividend amounting to 6s 10d in the pound had been paid, while the assets estimated to produce £1,008 4s 1d only realised £577 14s 10d., the balance available for distribution among unsecured creditors being £541 10s 5d, instead of £979 3s 10d.
The Official Receiver was of the opinion that the bankrupt had been a hard worker, and had done his utmost to make the business a success. He appeared to have had considerable misfortune which handicapped him, one being in the big flood of 1901 he had a serious loss of from £100 to £200 on his boats being swept away, and the landing stage damaged. Further, he had paid more for the business (£4,000) than it was worth. Mr. Blackhurst said the bankrupt was more to be pitied than blamed.
The Official Receiver thought it was a case in which the bankrupt might be leniently dealt with.
His Honour said it was a case in which the debtor had been very unfortunate. As he consented to a judgement for £20, the discharge would be granted forthwith.
Lancashire Daily Post 15th January 1907
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"UNDESERVED MISFORTUNE"
"The bankrupt has been extremely unfortunate," said Judge Hamilton at Preston, on Tuesday, in granting the immediate discharge of John Atkinson from bankruptcy on the payment of £20.
Mr. Atkinson, formerly an innkeeper at Bolton, bought the Pleasure Boat Inn, Preston, with pleasure boats and landing stage for over £4,000. The stage and boats were washed away by a flood, and on the public-house being offered by auction, only £1,800 was bid.
The Official Receiver said the bankrupt had had really undeserved misfortune.
Manchester Courier 18th January 1907
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Mr. Parker applied on behalf of Mr. Samuel Thompson, of the Bowling Green Inn public-house, Ribble Side or River Walk, Preston, for an order to remove the licence from the said premises (now held by him) to a house and premises about to be constructed on a plot of land situate on the Ribble Side or River Walk, Preston, and which the said house and premises, when erected, are intended to be called the Hotel Continental.
DEVELOPING THE ESTATE
Mr. Parker explained that Mr. Thomas Croft, who owns the Bowling Green Inn and also the Pleasure Boat Inn, both on the river side, was about to develop his estate, and had come to an arrangement with the Corporation whereby he gave up considerable frontage both in South Meadow Lane and on the river side to the municipality. The area of the proposed new house would be 100 yards exclusive of the site itself, and there was an actual difference of 9,000 yards between the two areas, the new one being the smaller. But the drinking area would be about 25 yards more than that of the present house. The Pleasure Boat Inn had been objected to, but so far as that was concerned he had no objection to that licence being taken away provided, of course, it was done on compensation grounds.
Mr. Blackhurst: "I oppose this application."
Mr. Parker: "I was not aware we were to be opposed. May I ask on whose behalf Mr. Blackhurst appears?"
Mr. Blackhurst, "On behalf of the ratepayer."
Mr. Parker said he thought the opposition might be that the Bench were not in the habit of granting removal orders, but he suggested that this was not such an order in the ordinary sense. Mr. Croft was not building this house for sale or for a brewer, but for an investment for himself.
Mr. Samuel Thompson said he had been the licensee of the Bowling Green Inn since August, 1909, and was a son-in-law of Mr. Croft. In the summer time there were many visitors, and he had had to supply between 40 and 60 dinners as well as teas.
Cross-examined, he said that the inn was not up to date. He did not know whether there would be anything paid into the compensation fund if this application was granted.
Mr. Croft said the cost of the new house he proposed to build would be between £1,000 and £1,200. Let without tea and restaurant rooms and without a licence he thought it would fetch £40 per annum. It was his intention to develop this estate, but if the magistrates refused the application he would just go on as he was doing.
Mr. Blackhurst: "Why not do away with this house and keep the Pleasure Boat Inn?" Croft replied, "I can't do that. I did not get the property given to me. The rent of the Pleasure Boat Inn was between £50 and £60, and that of the new house would be about £60.
APPLICATION GRANTED
Mr. William Monk said he was now the licensee of the Pleasure Boat Inn, and formerly tenanted the Bowling Green Inn, In the summer there were lots of people on the river side who required to be catered for.
Answering Mr. Blackhurst, he said that he could not say definitely which of the two did the better trade, but in the fine weather when there was bowling, the "Bowling Green" did the more.
Mr. Parker, having closed his case, Mr. Blackhurst said that this was the worst application that he had ever heard his friend bring before the magistrates. Hitherto, they had always refused to grant a removal licence to other premises which had not an annual value of between £50 and £60.
Mr. Parker submitted that the question of annual value did not weigh in this case, as the licence dated to before August 1872.
He was given permission to recall Mr. Croft, and asked, "Were you not under a misapprehension as to the value of these premises without a licence? What would the new hotel let at without tea and restaurant rooms and without a licence?"
Croft replied, "Between £50 and £60."
Supposing the magistrates grant this application, are you prepared to surrender the licence of the Pleasure Boat Inn without compensation." "Yes," he replied.
The magistrates granted the application on condition that the Pleasure Boat Inn licence was surrendered without promise.
The licence of the Pleasure Boat Inn, against which there was an objection, was adjourned so that the matter could be put in order.
Preston Herald 18th February 1911
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DEATH
CROOK - At his residence, River Parade, Preston, on the 17th inst., JOHN CROOK, Junior, aged 56 years.
Manchester Evening News 21st May 1914
When read in conjunction with the following piece, I feel sure that there is a mix up between this John, and his father, also John. It was John Senior who had been landlord of the Pleasure Boat Inn for 40 years. See comments made by the magistrates when he retired in 1900.
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Preston Herald 23rd May 1914
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CHAMPION LIFE-SAVER
Yesterday, at Lytham, the funeral took place of John Crook, formerly licensee of the Pleasure Boat Inn, Preston. He was instrumental in rescuing no fewer than 50 persons from drowning, and was the recipient of the silver medal and certificate from the Royal Humane Society. At one time he was accepted as Champion Life Saver of England.
The People 14th November 1915
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CENSUS RETURNS
1861
John Crook 28 years Beerhouse Keeper b. Salmesbury
Margaret Crook 31 Wife b. Newburgh
John Crook d.17.5.1914 3 Son b. Preston
1871
John Crook 38 years Beerseller b. Salmesbury
Margaret Crook 41 Wife b. Ormskirk
John Crook 13 Son b. Preston
William Crook 8 Son do
Selina Crook 6 Daughter do
Mary Monk 70 Mother-in-law b. Hoghton
1881
John Crook 49 years Innkeeper b. Salmesbury
Margaret Crook 52 Wife b. Newburgh
John Crook 23 Son b. Preston
William Crook 18 Son do
Sophia Crook 16 Daughter do
1891
John Crook 59 years Boat-builder & Publican b. Salmesbury
Margaret Crook 62 Wife b. Burscough
William Crook 28 Boat-builder b. Preston.
1901
John Atkinson 39 years Publican b. Bolton
Margaret A. Atkinson 37 Wife b. Preston
Mary G. Atkinson 15 Daughter b. Bolton
Robert Atkinson * 12 Son do
Edith Atkinson 6 Daughter do
* died 14th December 1902. Drowned in River Ribble.
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