253 (later 170) North Road
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MINE HOSTS:
1853 - 60 Thomas Walmsley*
1869 - 92 John Wareing (Waring)
1892 John Hamer
1892 - 95 Ann Hamer
1896 - 99 George Exton
1899 - 1904 Thomas Kenny
1901 George Albert
1907 John Slater. Owned by Matthew Brown and Co.
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To be Sold by Private Treaty, all that SHOP, MESSUAGE, and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Lancaster Road, and corner of Saul Street, Preston, in the occupation of Mr. Parkinson.
Further information apply to Mr. George Albert, No. 253, Old Royal George, North Road.
Preston Herald 9th June 1866
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To be Let or Sold, by Private Treaty, the Stock-in-trade, of a Crumpet, Muffin, and Milk Cake BAKER, consisting of three stoves, and all other articles connected with them for carrying on the trade of baking the above; and any party wishing to enter into the trade, by taking or buying the above, can be learned the art of mixing crumpets, muffins, and milk cakes, in a first-class style, for the trade, for a small sum.
Apply to: John Wareing, Old Royal George Beerhouse, North Road, Preston.
Preston Herald 3rd June 1871
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On Wednesday, John Wareing, landlord of the Old Royal George Inn, North Road, Preston, had a remarkable 'find'.
In a load of coal that had been brought from the yard of Mr. Dewhurst, at the bottom of Butler Street, and just emptied on his premises, he found a diamond ring of great value. It has eight diamonds set in a circle, with a larger one in the centre.
The police are endeavouring to discover the owner.
24th June 1876
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Preston Chronicle 11th December 1880
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Preston Guardian 14th November 1885
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
By Messrs. J. B. Jones and Sons
Lot 1. The Old Well-established, and Free BEERHOUSE, known as "The Old Royal George" situate in North Road, Preston, with the Two dwelling-houses and shops adjoining, number 166 and 168, in North Road, aforesaid.
Lancashire Evening Post 14th June 1898
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CRUELTY TO A DOG AT PRESTON
At the Preston Borough Police Court, this morning, James O'Neill was summoned for cruelly ill-treating a dog belonging to Thomas Kenny, tenant of the beerhouse known as the Old Royal George.
On Monday night, the dog, a collie, was lying by the beerhouse door, and the defendant, who came down North Road, was seen to kick it violently in the jaw. Kenny, in reply to the Bench, said the animal was a very quiet one. The defendant was fined 10s., and costs.
The matter was taken up by Edward Bones, officer of the R.S.P.C.A., who applied for and obtained a moiety of the fine for the police superannuation fund.
Lancashire Evening Post 26th May 1902
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Respecting the Old Royal George, North Road, owned by Messrs. Matthew Brown and Co., for whom Mr. Blackhurst appeared, it was stated by Inspector Clayton that police supervision was difficult, as there was an exit from the brew-house into a passage behind, while three private houses had doors opening into the passage. There had been only two transfers since 1900, and no convictions.
Mr. Blackhurst: "I am told that one day you could not get in for customers?" Clayton replied, "There was a large crowd, I should think 14 or 15."
"You complain that the hop-room is dark. Do you know that hops should be kept in a dark room?" Clayton replied, "Well if that's so, they are in a good place." (Loud laughter).
Mr. Blackhurst pointed out that the rent was £25 a year and contended that the house was doing a better trade than a house a few yards lower down, which was not opposed. The owners would undertake to make any desired improvement."
Wm. Dewhurst, general dealer, was called, and gave evidence in support of the house.
Lancashire Evening Post 14th February 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post 12th April 1907
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A sum of £785 was paid in compensation
in respect of the licence which ended in 1907
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CENSUS RETURNS
1861
Thomas Walmsley 47 years Beerhouse Keeper b. Whittle-le-Woods
Alice Walmsley 46 Wife b. Salmesbury
Isabella Walmsley 17 Daughter b. Preston
William Walmsley 14 Son do
Ann Walmsley 4 Daughter do
1871
John Wareing 57 years Beerseller b. Preston
Maria Wareing 53 Wife do
Mary A. Wareing 24 Daughter do
Margaret A. Wareing 19 Daughter do
1881
John Wareing 66 years Beerhouse Keeper b. Preston
Maria Wareing 58 Wife do
Mary A. Wareing 36 Daughter do
Margaret A. Wareing 29 Daughter do
1891
Thomas Kenny 39 years Innkeeper b. Preston
Ann Kenny 38 Wife b. Waterford, Ireland
William Kenny 19 Son b. Preston
Frances Kenny 15 Son do
Annie Kenny 10 Daughter do
Martha Kenny 8 Daughter do
1901
Thomas Kenny 39 years Innkeeper b. Preston
Ann Kenny 38 Wife b. Waterford, Ireland
William Kenny 19 Son / Tram Conductor b. Preston
Francis Kenny 15 Son / Tip Lad ? (Trams) do
Annie Kenny 10 Daughter do
Martha Kenny 8 Daughter do
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