RABY'S ARMS, Upper Walker Street

RABY'S ARMS

57 Upper Walker Street  

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Later renamed as the

"HESKETH ARMS"

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MINE HOSTS:
1845                    William Corless     -  house owned by James Raby, farmer, Alston.

1851                    Nathan (Jonathan) Meadows

1851 - 57             Robert Clarkson - went to Fleetwood Arms.

1858                    Mr. Boyes

1860                    Thomas Dewhurst
1860 - 64?           Robert Moxham   -  had possibly been at the Pet Dogs Inn

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NOTICE TO BREWERS, INNKEEPERS

William RABY, is retiring from the Hop and Spirit Business,

takes this opportunity of returning his most sincere thanks

to his friends for all past favours to the late firm of

William Raby & Co,

and begs to recommend Mr. John Rogers as successor,

who will carry on the HOP and Vinegar trade on the premises.

It could be that the pub was named after someone in the 

licensed trade. This is one example of who it might be.

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Note the incidence of the name 'Raby' in this advert.

Clearly some connection with this house - perhaps owned it?

'College' is College Farm at Hothersall, where James Raby was farming in 1851 census.

Preston Guardian  17th May 1851
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Preston Chronicle   9th August 1851
After this incident, Meadows had his licence suspended.
In October 1851, the licence was renewed in the name of the new licensee, Robert Clarkson.
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
At the house of Robert Clarkson, the Raby's Arms,
Lancaster Road, Preston, on 1.3.1853.
LOT 1    ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC HOUSE,
called the "RABY'S ARMS INN," together with the Brewhouse,
and appurtenances situated on the west side of Lancaster Road,
and at the corner of Upper Walker Street, in the occupation of
Robert Clarkson.
Subject to an apportioned yearly Ground Rent of £4 14s 81/2d.

Preston Chronicle 19th February 1853

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Preston Chronicle   19th February 1853
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Preston Herald   9th April 1864
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BANKRUPTCY - Re: Robert Moxham, late
 of the Raby's Arms, Lancaster Road, Preston.
The bankrupt came up for his last examination. 
He was supported by Mr. Edelston. There was
no opposition, and an order of discharge was
granted.

Preston Chronicle 11th June 1864

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CENSUS RETURN

1861

Robert Moxham                   36 years                          Publican                         b. Treales

Jane Moxham                       32                                  Wife / Housekeeper        b. Preston

Thomas Moxham                  7                                    Son / Scholar                           do

Henry Moxham                     3                                   Son / Scholar                           do

Elizabeth Moxham                8                                   Daughter / Scholar                    do

Joseph Moxham                   6                                    Son / Scholar                           do

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