TURF TAVERN, Old Cock Yard

TURF TAVERN

Old Cock Yard.

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Probably synonymous with the Old Cock Inn.

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MINE HOST:

1807 - 1809       Thomas Bradburn

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  Note the connection with the 'Turf': 'Sworn Judge of the Races'

York Herald  13th June 1807 

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Lancaster Gazette  24th June 1809

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Lancaster Gazette  16th September 1809

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DEATH:  On Monday 3rd December 1838,
Alice, wife of Mr. Thomas Bradburn, Great Avenham
Street, Aged 66 years.
Preston Chronicle  8th December 1838
There isn't 100% certainty that this refers
to 'our' Thomas Bradburn's wife, but it's a very
uncommon name in Preston.
In the 1841 Census, Thomas Bradburn, 68 years,
is still living in Great Avenham Street, with his son,
Thomas Bradburn, 40 years. Both are described
as 'Independent'.
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PRESTON GUILD 1782

PRESTON GUILD 1782

Preston Guardian   16th November 1861

PRESTON GUILD 1822

PRESTON GUILD 1822

Lancaster Gazette  7th September 1822

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CHURCH GATES, Church Street

CHURCH GATES

Church Street.

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Synonymous with the "EAGLE AND CHILD"

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MINE HOSTS:

1832                      Esther Yates

1833       No mention of landlord in article dated 30.3.1833

1839                               - ditto -                             13.11.1839 (Blackburn Standard

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Preston Chronicle  31st March 1832

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Preston Chronicle  30th March 1833

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Blackburn Standard  13th November 1839

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YORK CASTLE, 101 Adelphi Street

YORK CASTLE  #

101 Adelphi Street

 c. 1899 - William and Catherine NEWBY are standing together, just to the right of 

the door. William was a hansom cab driver.  Later, the Co-op, took over the York Castle

and the shop you can (just) see next door (to the left), and opened a store.

I have a feeling that number 100 was already owned by the Co-op.
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The "Britannia" can just be seen to the left of the arch legs.
The "York Castle" is directly above the chair, right, and the
"Victoria " is to the right of the right leg of the arch.
The image is taken from Preston Digital Archives Flickr 
account, visit here
That site says the image is taken looking towards the town centre.
I disagree; I think it's taken looking away from the town centre, and towards Plungington Road.

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MINE HOSTS:

1853                    William Gregson

1869 - 71             Edward Yates

1877 - 97            Thomas Bailey

1897                    William Smith

1897                    William Little

1898                    Joseph Smith

1899 - 1904        John Robert Bailey

1905 - 07            Thomas Clitheroe

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Newcastle Courant  26th September 1862
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Blackburn Standard   1st October 1862
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Preston Chronicle   22nd April 1876
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Preston Chronicle   22nd April 1876
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Glasgow Herald  24th April 1876
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Sheffield and Rotherham Independent   25th April 1876
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Blackburn Standard   29th April 1876
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Blackburn Standard   29th April 1876
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Lancaster Gazette   15th July 1876
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CENSUS RETURNS

1871

Edward Yates                      46 years                       Beerseller                       b. Preston

Ellen Yates                           48                                Wife                              b. Poulton

1881

Thomas Bailey                      39 years                      Iron-moulder                   b. Preston

Sarah Ann Bailey                  38                               Wife                                        do

Margaret Ellen Bailey            18                               Daughter                                  do

1891

Thomas Bailey                      49 years widower       Beerseller                         b. Preston

Margaret Ellen Cook             28                             Daughter                                   do

Amelia Cook                         6                               Grand-daughter                        do

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HIGHLAND LASS, Canal Street

HIGHLAND LASS

Canal Street

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MINE HOST:

pre- 22.2.1840       John Battersby
Probably 1836.

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The following does not relate to this house, but
it relates to the man who was here in about 1840,
and an insolvent debtor yet again:
John Battersby, formerly of Marsh Lane, 
Retailer of Ale and Sawyer, then a prisoner
for debt in Lancaster Castle, and late of
Canal Street, Preston.
Preston Chronicle  15th October 1836

See the last named, Battersby.
Preston Chronicle   22nd February 1840

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SOUTH MEADOW STREET TAVERN, Edmund Street

SOUTH MEADOW STREET TAVERN  #

Edmund Street  /  South Meadow Street.

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More familiarly known as the "MOULDERS' ARMS"

                                                         Click on the name to go to the page.

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SOUTHGATE TAVERN, Southgate

SOUTHGATE TAVERN   #

1  or  31  Southgate

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Was once referred to as the 

"DRUM AND MONKEY"

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MINE HOSTS:

1853 - 55                Henry Dickinson

1861                       George Johnson

1869 - 72                Richard Robinson
1872                        Margaret Robinson   - widow.

1875                        Ralph Walsh

1875 - 78                Ralph Dewhurst

1878 - 81                George Talbot

1882 - 84                John Yates

1884 - 1907            Margaret Yates

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Preston Chronicle  21st April 1855
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Preston Chronicle  20th August 1870
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Preston Chronicle  17th June 1871
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In a case in 1876 under the Licensing Act (breaches of),

the licensee was Ralph Dewhurst, and the beerhouse was 

referred to as the "DRUM AND MONKEY," or

"SOUTHGATE TAVERN."

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Lancaster Gazette  14th December 1872
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SUSPECTED INFANTICIDE AT PRESTON

A few days ago, Mrs. Margaret Robinson, keeper

of the Southgate Tavern, Preston, gave birth to a child 

at the house of a friend, and when a medical man was

called in the child was dead, and he thought the skull

was fractured. 

This being  rumoured abroad, the Coroner ordered an

exhumation of the body, as it had been buried at the cemetery,

but Mr. Marshall, M.D., on examining it, said that the

child had never breathed, and at an inquest held on

Wednesday last, the jury returned a verdict of "Stillborn."

Lytham and Kirkham Times 18th December 1872

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Preston Chronicle  20th November 1875
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Preston Chronicle  29th January 1876
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Preston Chronicle  19th December 1891
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CENSUS RETURNS

1861

George Johnson                        63 years                    Beerseller                   b. Ingleton

Rebecca Johnson                      60                             Wife                           b. Quernmore

Christopher Johnson                  29                             Son                            b. Walton-le-dale

Ann Johnson                              18                             Daughter                                   do

1871

Richard Robinson                     43 years                      Beerseller                  b. Eaves

Margaret Robinson                   37                               Wife                          b. Ireland

Jane Robinson                          15                               Daughter                   b. Preston

Richard Robinson                     12                               Son                                   do

Ellen Robinson                           1                                Daughter                           do

1881

George Talbot                         35 years                       Beerseller                  b. Preston

Elizabeth Talbot                       37                                Wife                                   do

Ruth Talbot                              13                                Daughter                            do

Mary Ellen Talbot                    10                                Daughter                             do

Elizabeth Talbot                         4                                Daughter                             do

1891

Margaret Yates                       51 years                        Beerhouse Keeper    b. Farrington

1901

Margaret Yates                       61 years                        Lic. Vict.                  b. Farrington

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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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Preston Chronicle – 24th September 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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