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Friday 1 March 2013

WHITE BULL, New Street

WHITE BULL   #
3 New Street
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MINE HOSTS:
1812                       Thomas Robinson
1818                       Edmund Wright
1822                       George Singleton   d. 1835* see below.
1823                       Mrs. Dorothy Noble     married William Earnshaw on 16.3.1823
1823 - 36               William Earnshaw
1841 - 43               James Ward
1851                      John Smith
1853                      Charles Sharpe  (P.C.24.9.1853)
1854                      Charles Snape   - I think this should read 'Sharpe' or vice versa?
1855                      Mr. Jackson
1858                      William Atkinson   - wife, Margaret, d. Octoner 1857, aged 68 years.
1858                      John Winder
1859 - 60              John Hubbersty
1860 - 64              Christopher Wadsworth - brother, William W. died here, 23.8.1864, aged 66 years.
1865                      Daniel Fare
1866                      Hannah Taylor
1866 - 67              Richard Page  d.29.1.1867 aged 72 years.  Executors of, to
1867                     Thomas (Robert) Singleton   -  wife, Elizabeth d.8.8.1868 aged 46 years.
1869 - 71             William Clayton
1871 - 77              Peter Ireland  d.17.3.1877 aged 56 years.
1877                     Mrs. Mary Ann Ireland
1877 - 78             Edwin Baron    (Edward Barron in Preston Chronicle 8.12.1877)
1878                     Mr. Lancaster
1878                     Simeon Sims
1879                     Joseph Jolly
1879 - 81              Joseph Thornley
1881 - 83              James Walmsley
1884 - 86              Miles Potter
1887 - 90              George Swarbrick
1890                     William Harrison
1890 - 93              Margaret Pownell (Pownall)
1893                      Frederick Peter Kershaw
29.8.1894   No application for renewal - house pulled down.
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There's nothing to say this was at the "White Bull,"
but it was at one of the three inns in the picture, above.
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GEORGE SINGLETON 1754 - 1835
At one point, the owner of the White Bull.
George was born in 1754. He inherited Chingle Hall on the
deaths of his uncle Richard and his father, James. He married 
Margaret Higginson, who was 29 years his junior, b. 1783.

George built Broughton Hall. He was appointed Surveyor of Highways
for the parish of Broughton on 22nd September 1819. He was a member 
of Broughton Catholic Charitable Society from 1824 until his death.

George died on 25th March 1835 and his wife died on the 22nd February 1847.
They are both buried at Fernyhalgh where there is a memorial to George
Singleton on the west interior wall of the chapel at the 8th station of the cross.

George had older sisters, Elizabeth 1749 - 1820, and Ann, born 1751.
Trevor Kirkham, Preston Historical Society.

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MARRIAGE:  On Sunday se'enight, William Earnshaw,
clothier, to Mrs. Dorothy  Noble, of the White Bull,
in Preston.
Lancaster Gazette  29th March 1823
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Preston Chronicle  23rd July 1842
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TO BE LET, BY TICKET
FOR A TERM OF YEARS, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
All that old and well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, known
by the name of the "WHITE BULL," situate in New Street,
near the Fish Stones, in Preston.

For further particulars apply to Richard Duckett, the owner,
No. 174 Friargate, to whom the Tender must be sent; and to
James Ward, the present Tenant, who will show the premises.

N.B. The highest bidder will not be accepted unless approved of.
Preston Chronicle 28th January 1843
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OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENCES.
A man named John Harrison, was committed to the
House of Correction, for trial at the Sessions, on the
charge of having obtained a quantity of deal boards,
from Mr. Gillibrand, builder. The prisoner stated that
he was ordered to procure the timber by and for,
Mrs. Riley, of New Street. Having, by this representaion,
obtained possession of it, he immediately disposed of it
at a reduced price. The prisoner had nothing to say in
his defence.
He has, we are informed, been previously convicted
for a similar offence, and is a well-known character to
 the police.
Preston Chronicle 20th May 1843
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Preston Chronicle  17th February 1849
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Preston Chronicle  26th March 1853
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ST. CRISPIN
The 50th anniversary of the "Sons of St. Crispin"
was held at the house of Mr. Jackson, the White Bull
Inn, New Street, on Thursday last, when upwards of
50 members, their wives and sweethearts, sat down
to an excellent dinner. After the cloth was withdrawn,
Mr. B. Richardson was called to the chair, when, after
the usual loyal toasts, due honour was done to "Our
patron saint, St. Crospin," "The Borough Members,"
"The Master Curriers," "The United Society of
Shoemakers," "The Town and Trade of Preston,"
and "The Worthy Host."
The song and dance occupied the remainder of
the evening.
Preston Chronicle 27th October 1855
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TO COVER THIS SEASON
At his own stable, at the White Bull Inn, 
New Street, Preston, that well-known and
justly celebrated Grey Horse, LORD SALTOON
- Lord Saltoon is very handsome, speedy, and 
powerful, and his equal for endurance is yet 
unknown.
The proprietor recommends all breeders of first
rate cattle to look to stock instead of pedigree.

The horse is stinted to 20 mares.

William Atkinson has also one of the best bred
BOARS in the U.K., which he designates the 
YORKSHIRE WONDER.
W.A. has stinted him to a certain number.
The stock surpasses all in the country for
symmetry, but more particularly for size and
weight.
Apply to William Atkinson at the White Bull Inn,
New Street.
Preston Chronicle 17th April 1858
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WILLIAM ATKINSON
Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Preston, and
the public in general, that he has taken and entered
upon the White Bull public house in New Street,
near the Market Place, Preston, where he will always
have on hand. good home-brewed ale, London Porter, and
genuine spirits of every description.

W.A. begs to offer his grateful acknowledgements for
the patronage he received during the time he has been
in business.

Chops, steaks, and other refreshments, on moderate terms.
Preston Chronicle 1858

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DEATH - On the 23rd July 1858, ANN, 
eldest daughter of Mr. John Winder, of the
White Bull Inn, New Street, formerly of the
Crown Inn, aged 22 years.
Preston Chronicle 24th July 1858
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Preston Chronicle  7th August 1858
It isn't known whether Christopher was here
at the time of this article. He sounds a bit
miffed, to say the least!
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JOHN HUBBERSTEY, formerly of the WHITE BULL,
New Street, begs to inform his friends and the public in
general, that he has RE-TAKEN and entered upon the
above old-established premises, which he has fitted up
with every regard to the comfort of his guests.
Fine ALES, WINES, SPIRITS, &c. 
of the best quality.
Preston Chronicle 1859
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Preston Chronicle  3rd November 1860
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DEATH - William Townley Atkinson,
Everton Gardens, late of the White Bull Inn,
 New Street, and formerly of the Woolpack
Inn, Back Lane, aged 41 years.
Preston Chronicle 14th June 1862

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Preston Chronicle  2nd April 1864
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Preston Chronicle  10th February 1866
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Preston Chronicle  30th October 1869
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Preston Chronicle  6th April 1872
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Preston Chronicle  29th November 1873
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Preston Chronicle  16th February 1878
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Preston Chronicle  20th April 1878
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Preston Chronicle  31st August 1878
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Preston Chronicle  22nd October 1878
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Preston Chronicle  26th October 1878
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Lancaster Gazette - 22 August 1883
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WANTED. good SINGER for Harmonic-room and Waiter, and make himself generally useful. 
Apply:  White Bull, New Street, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   23rd April 1891
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
James Ward                      30 years                        Publican
Betty Ward                       36                                 Wife
Jane Ward                          1                                  Daughter

1851
John Smith                        29 years                         Innkeeper                    b. Claughton
Mary Smith                       29                                  Wife                            b. Hurst Green
Thomas Smith                    8                                    Son                             b. Kendal

1861
Christopher Wadsworth    34 years                         Innkeeper                     b. Preston
John Wadsworth                 ?                                  Son                                        do

1871
Peter Ireland                     49 years                         Innkeeper                     b. Preston
Mary Ann Ireland              41                                  Wife                            b. Cartmel
Lydia Ireland                     20                                  Daughter                      b. Preston

1881
James Walmsley               46 years                         Publican                       b. Clayton Green
Ann Walmsley                  46                                  Wife                            b. Hoghton Towers
Margaret Ann Walmsley   21                                  Daughter                      b. Walton-le-dale
Ann Walmsley                  15                                  Daughter                      b. Preston
Elizabeth Walmsley           15                                  Lodger                        b. Bolton
Joseph Walmsley               7                                   Son                             b. Penwortham

1891
Margaret Pownell            60 years                          Publican                   b. Bamber Bridge
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1 comment:

  1. Extract from the Preston Directory:
    1889:
    Swarbrick George - Victualler - White Bull, 3, New Street

    George took over the pub next door - the Swan Inn - in 1891

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