SUN HOTEL #
112 Friargate
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MINE HOSTS:
1818 - 25 John Taylor
1826 William Nightingale
1841 - 42 James Hull
1845 John Shelliker and Elizabeth Shelliker
1851 - 53 James Moss
1854 J. Storey
1857 Samuel Halton
1858 - 60 William Arkwright
1861 - 71 James Rigby
1871 - 79 Richard Dobson
1879 John Walsh
1881 Charles T. Beckett
1881 John Walsh
1882 John Duckworth
1882 Francis Pullen - owned by John Tinckler, Moor Park View/St. Thomas's Road,
Gentleman.
1882 - 83 John Slater
1883 - 85 Arthur Blackburn
1885 - 94 Willam McGuiness
1894 - 95 John Aspinwall
1895 - 97 John Tinckler
1897 - 98 John Mayor
1898 - 99 William Burditt - owned by Catherine Grimshaw
1899 - 1900 John Tinckler
1900 - 02 William Gorse
1902 - 40 Edward Hacking
1944 Mrs. Margaret Hacking
1957 Thomas E. Hacking
1968 - 74 John Crook
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Preston Chronicle 3rd February 1821
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DISSOLUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That the partnership heretofore subsisting between
us, the undersigned HENRY HULL, JAMES HULL,
and ROBERT HULL, as Bricksetters and Contractors,
at Preston, is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
so far as the said HENRY HULL.
All debts due and owing by or to the said late firm,
will be paid and received by the said JAMES HULL
and ROBERT HULL, who will continue to carry on
the business in partnership together, from this date.
8th May 1838
Signed by the three
Witnessed by: W. Charnley, Solicitor
Preston Chronicle 12th May 1838
This is thought to relate to 'our' James Hull
and other members of his family.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
The Creditors of the late ROBERT SHELLIKER, of the
Sun Inn, Friargate, are requested to send in particulars of
their demands, and those who stood indebted to him at the
time of his decease, are requested to pay such Accounts
immediately, to his WIDOW, ELIZABETH SHELLIKER,
of the said SUN INN.
Preston Chronicle 19th April 1845
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Preston Chronicle 29th November 1851
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A YOUNG ROGUE
A youth, about 16 or 17 years of age, named James Watson,
was placed in the dock at the Town Hall, on Monday last,
charged by Mr. James Moss, of the Sun Inn, Friargate,
with obtaining lodgings, eatables, and drinkables, at his
house under false pretences.
On the Monday previous he came to him, and represented
that he wanted lodgings for a few days, and that he came
from an uncle at Morecambe Bay. Mr. Moss told him he
would try and accommodate him, and up to Saturday last
supplied him wit all he requested, including tobacco, drink,
and 3d for a post-office order he said he was going for on
that day.
After he left the house to go for the order, he did not return,
and they heard nothing more of him till Sunday last, when a
woman came to enquire if they knew anything of him. This
led to his apprehension, when he stated that his father
resided at Bradford, and was a travelling Scotchman, to
whom he would write a note if they would allow him. He was
ordered to find good bail, or in default to be sent to the
House of Correction for a month.
Preston Chronicle 4th September 1852
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OBSTRUCTIONS
William Cumpstey senior, and William Cumpstey junior,
were brough up on Monday last, charged by PC. Ashby
with leaving a cart standing before the Sun Inn, Friargate,
for upwards of two hours on Saturday night last.
The policeman found the defendants in the public house,
both drunk. Cumpstey Senior (with repentent visage):
"It's aw true, it's aw true; we both deserve finin';
we'll pay."
They were mulcted in the penaly of 5s. each.
Preston Chronicle 27th November 1852
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Preston Chronicle 5th March 1853
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Preston Chronicle 24th February 1855
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Preston Guardian 30th August 1856
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Preston Chronicle 3rd January 1857
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THE FRUIT OF A GOOD EDUCATION
Mary Livesey, a dirty, drunken-looking woman,
preferred a charge of assault against Mr. William
Arkwright, landlord of the Sun Inn, Friargate.
The complainant stated that she had been brought
up in "good behaviour," and on the previous mornng,
between one and two o'clock, she was at Arkwright's
house, when he "punched" her, knocked her down,
and knocked some of her teeth loose. She was asked
if she had any witnesses, to which she replied, "Yes,
I have my dress." (laughter in court) She was told
that her dress couldn't speak at all.
The defendant stated that the complainant was very
disorderly, and persisted in drinking the liquor of
other people, and his wife turned her out. She returned
and repeated her bad conduct, when he put her out
himself.
She appeared determined to come in, so he "shoved"
her, and she fell. This occurred two or three times.
He had witnesses to prove that he hadn't "punched" her.
The case was dismissed.
Preston Chronicle 14th August 1858
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IMPUDENT ROBBERY OF £14 -
A COURAGEOUS FEMALE
A man of rather respectable exterior, named
James Greenall, was charged with stealing
£14 from a drawer in the Sun Inn, Friargate,
the money of James Rigby, the landlord.
Miss Rigby said that on Wednesday afternoon,
the 22nd May, whilst upstairs in her father's
house, the prisoner came to her. She asked
him what he wanted, by he made no reply.
Immediately afterwards he went into another
room, and on seeing him put his hand into a
money drawer, pull out some gold and silver,
and put them in his pocket, she rushed to him,
seized him, and threw him upon the floor. She
tehn gave an alarm, and her father came upstairs
into the room, and secured the prisoner.
Committed to the Sessions for trial.
Preston Chronicle 25th May 1861
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THOMAS ATHERTON AGAIN
On Monday, at the Police Court, a well-known
character, named Thomas Atherton, was
charged with stealing a weather-glass, the property
of Mr. James Rigby, of the Sun Inn, Friargate.
Atherton went into the Sun Inn, and had two
glasses of ale on Friday the 21st inst. There was a
weather-glass, woth about £1, in the room where
he had the drink, and when he entered the place
it was safe, when he had gone, the glass was
missing.
On the night of the same day, PC. Shakeshaft saw
the prisoner at the Punch Bowl in St. John Street.
Atherton had a bag with him, which he said contained
some rags. The officer, however, was suspicious,
and brought it along with the prisoner to the police
station. The bag was found to contain the weather-
glass, and when charged with its theft he replied,
I thought I had borrow it from the Sunn Inn. I
intended to play some music on it."
He pleaded guilty and was sent to the House of
Correction for a month.
Preston Chronicle 29th October 1864
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BREACHES OF THE LICENSING ACT
Richard Dobson, landlord of the Sun Inn, Friargate,
was summoned for having committed an offence against
the Licensing Act.
P.C. Edeson said that about 8.30 am on Sunday morning,
the 5th inst., he was on duty in Friargate, near to the Sunn
Inn. He said he saw the defendant at the brew-house door,
and hand a pint bottle of whiskey to a man named Robert
Christy of 33 Edmund Street. Edeson stopped Christy, and
took the bottle back to the landlord, whom he told he should
be reported for a summons. Dobson admitted the offence,
and the Bench, considering it a very deliberate violation of
the law, fined him 20s and costs.
Christy was fined 5s at a later court.
was summoned for having committed an offence against
the Licensing Act.
P.C. Edeson said that about 8.30 am on Sunday morning,
the 5th inst., he was on duty in Friargate, near to the Sunn
Inn. He said he saw the defendant at the brew-house door,
and hand a pint bottle of whiskey to a man named Robert
Christy of 33 Edmund Street. Edeson stopped Christy, and
took the bottle back to the landlord, whom he told he should
be reported for a summons. Dobson admitted the offence,
and the Bench, considering it a very deliberate violation of
the law, fined him 20s and costs.
Christy was fined 5s at a later court.
Preston Chronicle 18th August 1877
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Margaret and Edward Hacking behind the bar at the "Sun Hotel".
The date is not known.
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Eight-year old drowned at Lea
Derby Daily Telegraph 15th August 1911
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Taken from PNE Football Records Magazine up to the 1906 - 07 Season.
The advert relates to the year 1907.
Magazine provided by Ian Rigby, the Official PNE Historian
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Taken from the 1909 edition of Preston North End's Record Book.
Supplied by Ian Rigby, the Official PNE Historian.
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The date is not known.
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Eight-year old drowned at Lea
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
James Hull 35 years Innkeeper
Isabella Hull 35 Wife
Ellen Hull 15 Daughter
Christopher Hull 12 Son
Isabella Hull 10 Daughter
William Hull 6 Son
Elizabeth Hull 4 Daughter
James Hull 2 Son
1851
James Moss 27 years Publican b. Preston
Mary Moss 27 Wife b. Walton
William Moss 3 Son b. Preston
William Moss 59 Father b. Penwortham
1861
James Rigby 50 years Innkeeper b. Plumpton
Agnes Rigby 50 Wife b. Preston
Mary Rigby 20 Daughter do
Ellen Rigby 15 Daughter do
Agnes Rigby 11 Daughter do
1871
Richard Dobson 34 years Publican b. Gainsborough, Yorks
Mary A. Dobson 33 Wife b. Preston
Thomas Dobson 7 Son do
James Dobson 4 Son do
William Dobson 2 months Son do
1881
Charles Thomas Beckett 55 years Innkeeper b. Mirton, Surrey
Margaret Beckett 54 Wife b. Chorley
John Charles Beckett 23 Son b. Preston
Albert Henry Gorton 16 Step-son b. Blackburn
Edith Jolly Gorton 11 Step-daughter do
1891
William McGuinness 42 years Innkeeper b. Ireland
Mary McGuinness 46 Wife do
Eliza McGuinness 21 Daughter b. Preston
Frederick McGuinness 18 Son do
Mary J. McGuinness 16 Daughter do
Annie McGuinness 13 Daughter do
James McGuinness 11 Son do
Ellen McGuinness 9 Daughter do
Kate McGuinness 6 Daughter do
William McGuinness 5 Son do
1901
William Gorse 48 years Wine Merchant b. Blackburn
Sarah Gorse 45 Wife b. Preston
Sarah A. Gorse 16 Daughter do
1911
Edward Hacking 47 years Publican b. Riston (Rishton)
Margaret Hacking 41 Wife / Assistant b. Preston
Thomas Edward Hacking 17 Son / Cotton Spinner b. Great Harwood
James Hacking 15 Son / Joiner's Apprentice b. Riston (Rishton)
William Hacking 7 Son b. Preston d. 13.8.1911
Elizabeth McGinnity 29 Domestic Servant b. Barrow
1911
Edward Hacking 47 years Publican b. Riston (Rishton)
Margaret Hacking 41 Wife / Assistant b. Preston
Thomas Edward Hacking 17 Son / Cotton Spinner b. Great Harwood
James Hacking 15 Son / Joiner's Apprentice b. Riston (Rishton)
William Hacking 7 Son b. Preston d. 13.8.1911
Elizabeth McGinnity 29 Domestic Servant b. Barrow
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