PRESTON'S INNS, TAVERNS and BEERHOUSES: PORT ADMIRAL HOTEL, Lancaster Road

Port Admiral Hotel #

156 (later 132) Lancaster Road

North Road Cycles sounds mis-placed standing at the junction of Lancaster Road and High Street (now better known as Ringway). They did have their origins on North Road.

The 'Port Admiral Hotel', a little further along Lancaster Road, stood at the corner of Saul Street, and has been replaced by the Crown Court buildings. In fact, just in case you're interested, a seat in the dock in courtroom number three, is the equivalent to a seat in the taproom of the old inn!!

A full frontal of this magnificent edifice to William Bond, Importer / Exporter, and stonemason
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BUT WHOSE GARDEN WAS IT IN?
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MINE HOSTS

Property built and owned by William BOND d.1859

1854 - 61 James Gardner - wife, Eliza. d. 3.5.1860 aged 53 years.

1861 Alice Turner

1862 - 66 William Robinson died pre-1871; wife, Elizabeth, d. 29.3.1871 aged 71 years.

1868 - 75 Jonathon (Jonathan) Westray

1875 - 76 John Wearden

1876 John Dun and Joseph Lindsay

1876 - 77 Thomas Henry Miller

1878 Peter Wearden

1881 Joseph Edwards

1881 Stephen Cranshaw - owned by him at the time of his death in 1888.

1882 - 87 William Lees d. 28.6.1887

1887 - 88 Eliza Lees

1889 - 92 Thomas Cartmell

1892 - 96 William Gorse (Gorst)

1896 - 97 Charles Robert Halton

1897 - 98 John Henry Waddington

1898 - 99 George Jackson

1899 Ellen Jackson

1899 Joseph Owen

1900 - 1902 Thomas ASKHAM (Thomas William ASPDEN)

1902 - 10 John Pearson

1911 Joseph Hesford

1912 - 16 Edward Watt and Elsie Watt

1916 - 17 William Henry Gornall

1926 - 27

1930 - 32 Thomas Woodacre

1936 Thomas Sydney Clarkson

1937 - 40 Hubert (Herbert) (Bert) Hartley

1940 Thomas Vasey Monkhouse d. 30.12.1940
1940 - 41 Martha Monkhouse

1947 - 69 Charles Hallett (Hallatt) (wife Rose)

CLOSED

W. Bond is the man who built and owned the Port Admiral Hotel.

It's interesting to note that W. Bond had several connections to boats, ships, the sea, etc.

Bell's Life Sunday 11th September 1842

Preston Chronicle 2nd March 1844

William Bond held a large number of shares in the

Bonded Warehouses when they were sold, following

his death in 1859.

Preston Chronicle 16th November 1844

Westmoreland Gazette 8th March 1845

Preston Chronicle 9th August 1845

Preston Chronicle 3rd October 1846

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DEATH: On the 4th February 1853, Mrs. Jane Gardner,
of the George and Dragon Inn, Lancaster, greatly respected
by all her friends and acquaintances'
Blackburn Standard Wednesday 9th February 1853
* It would seem reasonable to assume that James Gardner's family had
something to do with the George and Dragon Inn, both from the above
death notice. and the two items below.
JANE COULD HAVE BEEN A SISTER-IN-LAW, or more closely related.
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Lancaster Gazette 4th March 1854
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Preston Chronicle 22nd April 1854

ENDORSED LICENSES

At the Town Hall, Lancaster, on Wednesday last, before the Mayor, the following license was endorsed - George and Dragon, Market Place, from Eliza Horrocks, to James Gardner, of Preston.

Kendal Mercury 13th May 1854
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Clearly, an application for a full licence had been made in 1853.

Preston Chronicle 29th July 1854

Preston Chronicle 13th September 1856

Bradford Observer 2nd April 1857

Preston Chronicle 18th June 1859

Preston Chronicle 5th April 1862

Preston Chronicle 4th February 1865

Preston Chronicle 30th June 1866

Kendal Mercury 7th July 1866

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Preston Chronicle 18th August 1866

Westmoreland Gazette 2nd November 1867

Preston Chronicle 4th April 1868

Preston Chronicle 11th April 1868

Preston Chronicle 18th July 1868

Preston Chronicle 17th April 1869

Preston Chronicle 2nd April 1870

Preston Chronicle 26th November 1870

Lancaster Gazette 26th November 1870

Preston Chronicle 4th March 1871

Preston Chronicle 6th May 1871

Preston Chronicle 16th September 1871

Preston Chronicle 6th January 1872

Preston Chronicle 11th July 1874

Preston Chronicle 23rd August 1873

Preston Chronicle 7th November 1874

Preston Chronicle 2nd January 1875

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To Let by Tender, the PORT ADMIRAL HOTEL and SIX COTTAGES, Lancaster Road. Tenders sent in not later than 26th April, to Smith Brothers, Market Place.
Preston Herald 14th April 1875
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To be Sold or Let, on reasonable terms, two good MALT CRUSHING MILLS,
Apply Port Admiral Hotel, Preston.
Preston Herald 12th June 1875
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The Era 12th March 1876

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To be Sold, Cheap, good pitch-pine IRONMONGER'S FIXTURES, with glass sliding show-cases, and excellent Baywood Counter, nearly new. Apply, Thomas Henry Miller, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road.
Preston Herald 27th January 1877
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Preston Chronicle 23rd June 1877

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THE ROBBERY AT THE PORT ADMIRAL HOTEL
Margaret Crowther, on remand, was charged with stealing 10 shillings, the property of Thomas Henry Miller, landlord of the Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, on the 14th September. She was sentenced to two calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour.
Preston Chronicle 29th September 1877
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Preston Chronicle 20th October 1877

Preston Chronicle 6th December 1879

Preston Chronicle 6th August 1881

Preston Chronicle 27th August 1881
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LOST, white POMERANIAN DOG, answers to 'Nell',
Anyone detaining it after this date will be prosecuted.
Mr. Lees, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Preston Herald 2nd February 1884
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Preston Chronicle 2nd July 1887

Blackburn Standard 16th July 1887

Manchester Courier 11th July 1887
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Lancashire Evening Post 20th December 1888
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Manchester Courier 20th December 1888
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FOUR HORSES and a DONKEY on sale; also Gig in splendid condition. All cheap.
Port Admiral Stables, Lancaster Road.
Preston Herald 18th May 1889
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TWO COBS, Three good Donkeys, one Butcher's or Grocer's Trap on Sale.
Apply, Port Admiral Stables, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Preston Herald 25th May 1889
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Preston Chronicle 29th March 1890

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The following is a small portion taken from a Court case. It serves to
show that Thomas Cartmell, landlord of the Port Admiral Hotel, was
one of the lessees of the Pleasure Gardens in Ribbleton.

Preston Chronicle 11th April 1891
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Preston Chronicle 27th August 1892

Lancashire Evening Post 16th October 1893
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Preston Chronicle 21st October 1893
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Lancashire Evening Post 16th February 1894
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Lancashire Evening Post 27th February 1895
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Lancashire Evening Post 4th May 1895
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Lancahire Evening Post 10th April 1897
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Manchester Courier 14th August 1900
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Lancashire Evening Post 17th August 1900
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A CHARGE THAT DEVELOPED
At the Preston Police Court, this morning, Thomas Scowcroft, 35, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Walker Street last evening. As soon as PC. Robinson had proved the case, Thomas William Aspden (Askham), landlord of the Port Admiral Hotel, entered the witness box, and said that the defendant had previously entered his premises whilst in a drunken state, and had refused to leave when requested. Thus a second charge was added.
Then Miss Effie Aspden (Askham), daughter of the landlord, added a third charge, that of assault. She stated that when she went to see if the prisoner had left the premises, he ran at her and kicked her on the leg.
The prisoner was committed for three calendar months' imprisonment on the first charge.
Preston Herald 7th November 1900
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DAPPLED GRAY COB, 14.3 hands, quiet and good driver; no faults; owner no further use. Port Admiral, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 21st December 1900
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Lancashire Evening Post 25th January 1901
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WANTED: One or two good Hansoms of the latest style.
Apply, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 21st February 1901
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A PRESTON STREET ACCIDENT
On Monday night Mary Childs, a married woman living at 12, Walton Street, Preston, was knocked down by a Hansom cab driven by John Race, and belonging to the proprietor of the Port Admiral Hotel livery stables. Mrs. Childs was thrown with her head against the kerbstone and rendered unconscious. Beyond a severe shaking she, after medical treatment, appeared little the worse for the accident.
Lancashire Evening Post 20th August 1901
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FOR SALE: BROWN HORSE, 16.2 hands.
Apply, Port Admiral, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 26th July 1902
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FIVE-STALLED STABLE to be Let, for Guild Week.
Apply, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 27th August 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post 22nd December 1902
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PORT ADMIRAL, Lancaster Road, Preston, to be Let.
Apply by letter to Cornbrook Brewery Co. Ltd., Manchester.
Lancashire Evening Post 15th March 1910
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LICENSEE DISAPPEARS
Mr. J. Parker, in applying for the transfer of the licence of the Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston, today, stated that the whereabouts of the outgoing tenant was not known.
Warrant Inspector Williamson stated that the late landlord disappeared about a fortnight ago, and his son had been in possession since.
Permission to sell to the next transfer date was granted to the new tenant.
Lancashire Evening Post 27th May 1910
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To Let, STABLING for seven horses, and Large YARD.
Apply, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road.
Preston Herald 24th January 1914
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SALE OF DRINK
PRESTON LICENSEE FINED FOR
REGULATIONS BREACH
At Preston today, William Henry Gornall, licensee of the Port Admiral, Lancaster Road, was charged with selling intoxicating liquor otherwise than between the hours set out in the regulations of the Central Liquor Control Board.
Inspector Williamson said that he and Sergeant Yardley visited the Port Admiral at 4.10 on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd, and tried the front entrance and the entrance in Saul Street, which were fast. They went into the yard and tried the kitchen door, which was barred. Sergeant Yardley climbed onto the kitchen window sill, looked through the window, and called to somebody inside to open the door. It was opened by the barmaid, and on going in the witness saw Robert Spencer, John Turner, and Harry Worsnop, standing near a table drinking from a glass, which contained whiskey. On a stand near the fireplace was a tray on which were four small glasses of rum. The landlord was sitting in the kitchen. Alice Hardacre (the barmaid) and Florence Ainsworth were there also.
The witness told the landlord he would be reported for allowing liquor to be consumed on the premises in contravention of the Liquor Control Order. The defendant replied, "They have come to see how I came by this accident. I broke my arm. I am very sorry it has occurred. Be as easy as you can."
The witness told the other men they would be reported. Spencer made no reply. Worsnop said, "I have not touched mine yet," and Turner said, "I have not supped mine yet; let me sup it now." No other explanation was offered. There was no food on the table, and no meals were mentioned.
The defendant said in his evidence that he had been the licensee of the Port Admiral since September last, and previous was at Calverts' at Walton le Dale for 39 years. Since September he had been laid up with pneumonia for ten weeks, and on the Tuesday previous he had fallen in the darkened street and broken his arm. On Friday, his three friends, Spencer, Turner, and Worsnop came to see him at 3.30pm. Two of them he had known for 30 years, and the other for 10 years. The doctor came while they were there and examined his arm. Feeling faint after the doctor had left he asked the barmaid to fetch him a glass of rum, and as it was a very cold day he told her to bring one for each of his friends. When the police came in the four glasses of rum were near the fire waiting for the water to boil.
Evidence was given that none of the men had consumed any liquor, and that no money had changed hands, but the magistrates decided to convict, fining Gornall £5 plus the payment of his advocate's fees. The other three men were fined 40 shillings each.
Lancashire Evening Post 31st March 1916
It would seem that this case was brought under War-time regulations.
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Lancashire Evening Post 26th July 1930
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SILVER WEDDING
WOODACRE - ROBINSON; On August 23rd 1906,
at St. Thomas's Church, Preston, by the Rev. Allen, B.A.
Thomas Woodacre to P...….. Robinson.
Port Admiral Hotel, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 22nd August 1931
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Transcript of 'In a Blackpool Cellar' (see immediately above)

In the article it was stated that the first motion-picture show in England was given in London in 1896. But, Mr. Airey says he gave such an entertainment in Blackpool and Preston a year earlier. He got the projector from an American who did not understand it, and Mr. Airey, being of a mechanical turn of mind, and having a 'bent' for photography, would not admit defeat at its hands.

"I got it to work all right," recalled Mr. Airey to a representative of the Lancashire Daily Post this morning, "and my first show was in a cellar in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, which still exists. There was no charge for admission - people paid as they went out if they enjoyed the show. I did very well."

Three films were shown, and the performance lasted about an hour. There was tremendous excitement among the people, and eventually I was stopped by the police on the ground that the people were creating an obstruction. So I had to move, and the next place was Preston, my native town.

"I took my apparatus to the Port Admiral in Lancaster Road, the landlord of which was a Mr. Jackson. The films were shown in the big room, and there was no charge for admission. I got paid for being there, and the landlord did well out of it, for everybody who came to see the show had, of course, to buy drinks. Eventually the police objected to the obstruction the people who were waiting admission caused, and I went to Bolton where I disposed of the apparatus."

Lancashire Evening Post 20th January 1933

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Mr. R. F. Gornall, late chairman of the Preston Licensed Victuallers' Association, presided over a meeting of Preston and District Licensed Trade Women's Auxillary, at the Port Admiral Hotel, Preston, at which Mrs. Avis Pierson (London) gave an address.
Lancashire Evening Post 27th April 1934
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Lancashire Evening Post 26th April 1934
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Lancashire Evening Post 7th June 1935
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PORT ADMIRAL HOTAL, PRESTON
(Opposite the New Baths):
Parties and Meetings Catered for Prop., Bert Hartley
Lancashire Evening Post 22nd January 1937
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LICENSED PROPERTY TO LET
Port Admiral Hotel, Preston, to Let.
Details from Burton, Auctioneer, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 3rd April 1939
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LICENSEE DRUNK
Preston Police Chief's Serious View of Offence
"The Chief Constable takes a very serious view of this case. A licensee ought not to get into that condition on his own premises under any circumstances," remarked Supt. J. Park at Preston Police Court, today, when Herbert Hartley (46), licensee of the Port Admiral Hotel, Preston, was fined 10 shillings for being drunk and incapable on his own licensed premises last night, and was ordered to pay £3. 3s. costs.
Prosecuting, Mr. R. Robinson stated that at 8.10 last night, DC. Clegg and PC Studholme went to the hotel and saw the defendant in the bar in a drunken condition. Later the defendant became abusive, and he was taken to the police station and charged.
The defendant, who pleaded guilty, told the Bench that some Canadians had visited him and he had more drink than he should have had.
Lancashire Daily Post 14th July 1939
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PRISON FOR PRESTON MAN
William Carnegie Featherstonehaugh (23), clerk, of 3, Brixey Street, Preston, was sentenced to nine months' hard labour on four counts of shop and housebreaking at Preston. He asked for 13 other cases, involving £16. 11s 9d., of which £6. 10s. had been recovered, to be taken into consideration.
He was convicted in 1932 for a hold-up with a dummy revolver.
Pleading for a chance to join the armed forces and make good again, the prisoner said it was eight years since he was in trouble. He regretted the disgrace brought upon his family. His excuse was being out of work and needing money.
OFFENCE ON BAIL
It was stated that after he had denied all knowledge of thefts, DC. Falconer searched his bedroom in his presence and found stolen property. The prisoner then said, "You win, I did the job." He admitted breaking into the Port Admiral Hotel, the West End Tavern and the Kardomah Café, among other places. He had committed a further offence while on bail.
Lancashire Evening Post 21st May 1940
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DEATH
MONKHOUSE - On the 30th ult., (after a short illness), at the Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston. THOMAS V., the beloved husband of MARTHA MONKHOUSE.
Service at St. Matthew's Church, Friday 10.30am.
Interment Preston Cemetery.
Lancashire Evening Post 2nd January 1941
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Lancashire Evening Post 22nd January 1941
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For Sale, large Hide Settee, Folding Tan Sad Invalid Chair, also Modern Bed -
Hallatt, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 7th June 1945
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SALE, Real Fur Carpet, as new, 6 ft x 3 ft,
Apply, Hallett, Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening News 22nd March 1946
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Lancashire Evening Post 17th May 1946
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Lancashire Evening Post 9th July 1946
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Lancashire Evening Post 30th May 1946
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Lancashire Evening Post 16th December 1946
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PRESTON BOROUGH POLICE - WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS FUND.
POLICE BALL
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DANCING SEASON
We proudly present for your dancing and pleasure:
THE STAN ROTHWELL ORCHESTRA
(There's Magic in the Music)

BILL SHUTTLEWORTH AND HIS BAND
(Music on the Sweeter Side)
PUBLIC HALL, THURSDAY, 4th NOVEMBER
8pm to 2am. OLD TIME AND MODERN DANCES - Non-stop

Licensed Bar - C. Hallatt (PORT ADMIRAL). Supper - A. Gill (Broughton)
TICKETS 15/- (Supper included)
Most Strictly Limited. Be advised and get your Ticket NOW.
Late 'buses to all parts.
Tickets on Sale at Central Police Station, Earl Street, Preston.
This space kindly sponsored by Messrs. Stanley Carwin, Ltd., 7, Miller Arcade, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 8th October 1954
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PUBLIC HALL, PRESTON
FRIDAY 14th JANUARY
THE BALL OF 1955
Continuous Dancing from 8pm to 2am
to
BILL SHUTTLEWORTH'S BAND OF TWELVE
and
THE GROSVENOR PLAYERS
Running Buffet from 9.30 by Messrs Booth, of Westhoughton.,
Licensed Bar (Including Champagne and Oyster Bar), C. Hallatt, the Port Admiral.
TICKETS, Single 25/-; Double 42/-, are still available at the Preston Conservative Offices, 179, Lancaster Road, Preston. ('Phone 4058)
Lancashire Evening Post 5th January 1955
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INJURED when the car in which he was a passenger was in collision with a lorry in Croton Road, Farington, last night, Mr. Charles Hallett, landlord of the Port Admiral Hotel, Lancaster Road, Preston, was treated at Preston Royal Infirmary, for facial lacerations and shock.
Lancashire Evening Post 6th April 1956
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