REGATTA INN #
Variously as - Fishergate Lane;
Broadgate, Ribble Place;
59 Fishergate Hill
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Once known as the "Little Bridge Inn"
named after the small 17th century
stone bridge over the River Syke close
to where it enters the Ribble.
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Once known as the "Little Bridge Inn"
named after the small 17th century
stone bridge over the River Syke close
to where it enters the Ribble.
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Property owned by the Corporation.
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MINE HOSTS:
1837 Edward Gardner
1838 William Gardner
1841 William Gardner & Matthew Brown
1847 Richard Smith ?
1848 - 56 William Sergeant d. 20.8.1858 aged 48 years, as landlord of Wellington Inn, Blackburn.
- spelt Sargeant in the 1851 census.
1856 - 57 Thomas Gardner
1858 - 65 Edward Hunt
1865 - 80 William Winder %%
1880 - 82 Isaac Roberts
1883 Thomas Westhead **
1884 Emmanuel Wilson
1884 - 97 Thomas Barton
1897 - 1901 George Terry d. 23.5.1901 aged 57 years. Drowned in the Ribble.
1901 Eliza Terry
1901 William Barker - may only have been temporary.
1902 Arthur Aston
1904 - 13 Thomas Moore
1914 Demolished to make way for the new Penwortham bridge over the Ribble.
**Thomas Westhead was married to Agnes Harrison, whose parents had run the Ship Inn at Freckleton. The Westheads went to the Regatta Inn from the Bull and Butcher in Lancaster Road, Preston.
%% There was a William Winder, aged 50 years, Innkeeper, that died on 23rd October 1817.
Could that have been this one's father, and if so, where?
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DESTRUCTIVE STORMS
The "Little Bridge" public house, at the bottom of Fishergate, was soon completely insulated, as was the dwelling-house in Mr. Taylor's Nursery. A number of persons, including several females, who wished to cross to the Penwortham side, took shelter from the wind in the tavern, and were soon under the necessity of hurrying to the rooms above stairs, all attempts to keep the rising waters out of the lower storey in vain. The water finally rose in the house to above 3 feet in height.
Preston Chronicle 4th January 1834
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At a meeting of the Corporation, a Motion was put forward by Cllr. Smith, with regard to the sewer at the bottom of Fishergate Hill:
'That the common sewer at the bottom of Fishergate, from the Little Bridge Inn, be carried into the river by means of a culvert.'
Mr. Smith said he had long seen the necessity of a tunnel being formed there; and that if it had been his own ditch, one would have been made six months ago. It was a receptacle and reservoir of every kind of filth. The expense of a culvert, he had calculated to be £40.
The Motion was seconded by Alderman Monk, and carried.
Preston Chronicle 24th February 1844
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Preston Chronicle 3rd January 1846
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
At Mr. Sergeant's, The Regatta Inn,
On Wednesday 5th July 1848
The Schooner "Woodlands" 57 tons new, and 90 tons old,
measure; length 63 feet, breadth 167/10's feet. Built at
St. John's, New Brunswick, in 1837, well adapted for
the Ribble, or any coasting trade; now lying in the
Timber Wharf, New Quay, Preston.
Preston Chronicle 1st July 1848
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A MOULDER'S SPREE - WHO IS THE PAYMASTER?
In a case at the Borough Court, William Sergeant of the
Regatta Inn, sued Henry Angles, foreman over the moulders
D at Messrs. Beveridge & Co
Apparently, on the 10th December 1855, a party of thirteen or
fourteen moulders in the employ of Messrs. Beveridge and Co.,
came to the Regatta Inn a little before 10 o'clock in the morning,
and remained there drinking until 11 o'clock at night.
They paid ready money for some time, but afterwards went
"on strap," to the tune of £2 12s 7d.
The question arising was, whether the defendant made himself liable
for the whole of this sum, or each man was liable for his share.
After a long hearing, the jury gave a verdict for £1 15s 9d,
deducting 9s 10d for spirits, which are not recoverable by law,
and 7s paid into the court.
Preston Chronicle 6th September 1856
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Preston Chronicle 10th July 1858
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VIOLENT STORM
A storm, almost unparalleled in violence swept over the country.
Penwortham Holme was one unbroken sheet of water. All the
gardens behind the Ribbleside Inn experienced a general
submersion and nothing but a few desolate hedgerows indicated
that there had ever been any terra firma in the locality.
The road past Ribble Place was completely covered in water,
and "waves" positively flowed past the Regatta Inn and
along Strand Road. The tramway there was out of sight,
and the gardens behind to the bottom of Stanley Terrace
were partially deluged.......................
Preston Chronicle 25th October 1862
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Preston Herald 16th April 1864
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Preston Herald 4th March 1865
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Preston Herald 24th June 1865
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Preston Herald 19th May 1866
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TO FARMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY
WILLIAM WINDER, AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER,
REGATTA INN, FISHERGATE, PRESTON
BEGS to return his sincere thanks to his friends and patrons
for the kind support he has received from them during the
past twenty years, and to inform them that he has again
commenced the above business, when he hopes that by
prompt settlements, and strict attention to the interest
of his employers, to again merit a share of their patronage.
Preston Chronicle 7th July 1866
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Preston Chronicle 21st July 1866
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Preston Herald 1st September 1866
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Preston Herald 3rd November 1866
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FLOODS OF NOVEMBER 1866
...............Mr. Winder of the Regatta Inn endeavoured to prevent,
by every contrivance in his power, the water gaining admittance
to his house, but by last evening the water had increased to the
height of the window-sill of the lower storey, and it may, therefore,
be safely surmised that the water entered his house after all.
Preston Chronicle 17th November 1866
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Preston Herald 23rd March 1867
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SELLING DRINK DURING PROHIBITED HOURS
Mr. Winder, landlord of the Regatta Inn, was charged with
selling beer during prohibited hours on Thursday 23rd July.
PC Dawson said that about 3 o'clock in the morning of that
date, he, along with PC. Watson, visited the defendant's house,
and found a number of men drinking. The landlord had a
wooden vessel, containing about a gallon of ale in his hands
at the time. When told he would be reported, Winder said
that there were extenuating circumstances.
The men had been launching a schooner at Mr. Smith's yard,
and as they had knocked repeatedly at his door, he got up and
let them in. He said that all the men, with the exception of one
who was playing a cornopean, had all been engaged at the
ship launch, and he had acceded to their persistent request
for admittance.
The man who played the instrument was turned out as soon as possible
Winder was ordered to pay the costs of the case, but
wasn't fined for the offence.
Preston Chronicle 1st August 1868
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In 1869 there was a "TO LET" notice
in the Preston Chronicle, with applications
to be sent to AMBROSE WINDER at the
Regatta Inn.
Preston Chronicle 6th March 1869
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Preston Herald 24th September 1870
The species is now known as the "Angler Fish," Melanocetus sp.
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FULL ARTICLE
Preston Chronicle 24th September 1870
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Preston Chronicle 28th August 1880
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Preston Chronicle March 1883
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ON SALE, one pure-bred Berkshire
BOAR; also one white middle breed BOAR;
six months old each.
Apply - Regatta Inn
Preston Chronicle 2nd June 1883
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Manchester Courier 17th December 1883
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BOROUGH OF PRESTON
TO HOTEL KEEPERS AND OTHERS
The Corporation is prepared to receive Offers for the
Tenancy of the REGATTA INN, situate at the corner
of Fishergate Hill and Strand Road, Preston. Particulars
of the same can be obtained on application to the Borough Steward,
at his Offices, 16 Church Street, Preston, to whom tenders,
sealed and endorsed "Tender for Regatta Inn" must be
sent not later than noon on Monday the 14th February 1884.
The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the highest
or any Tender.
Henry Hamer, Town Clerk
Preston Chronicle 26th January 1884
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At the Town Council meeting on Thursday next,
a motion will be made, recommending the Corporation
to accept the offer of Mr. Thomas Barton, as tenant of
the Regatta Inn, at the bottom of Fishergate Hill,
at an annual rent of £120, the tenancy to be yearly.
Preston Chronicle 23rd February 1884
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Preston Herald 9th February 1889
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Preston Herald 9th October 1889
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Lancashire Evening Post 13th January 1890
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Lancashire Evening Post 25th August 1890
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Lancashire Evening Post 27th August 1891
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Liverpool Mercury 2nd February 1892
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Owing to the westerly gale which prevailed on Monday,
there was an extraordinary high tide at Preston; the river
overflowed its banks and inundated the low-lying land.
Small boats were sailing about the Regatta Inn. In fact,
a small cargo of shell-fish were unloaded in the inn yard.
The salt-water was two or three feet deep round the
Regatta Inn, and the doorways had to be protected by
timber and clay.
Preston Chronicle 6th February 1892
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Preston Herald 21st December 1892
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Preston Herald 13th May 1893
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Manchester Courier 27th February 1899
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Preston Herald 1st March 1899
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Lancashire Evening Post 20th April 1900
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Lancashire Evening Post 23rd May 1900
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Lancashire Evenin g Post 12th July 1900
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Lancashire Evening Post 19th March 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 24th May 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 25th May 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 9th July 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 20th July 1901
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Preston Herald 24th July 1901
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Preston Herald 21st December 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 13th January 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post 18th January 1902
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Preston Herald 25th January 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post 6th February 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post 4th August 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post 29th January 1903
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Preston Herald 29th July 1903
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Lancashire Evening Post 7th October 1903
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Preston Herald 10th October 1903
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Lancashire Evening Post 16th July 1904
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Lancashire Evening Post 22nd May 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post 26th July 1906
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Lancashire Evening Post 18th March 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post 3rd May 1907
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Preston Herald 4th May 1907
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Preston Herald 24th August 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post 20th September 1907
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Preston Herald 5th December 1908
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Lancashire Evening Post 20th February 1909
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Preston Herald 7th February 1914
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Preston Herald 30th May 1914
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Lancashire Evening Post 21st March 1940
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
William Gardner 52 years Sawyer
Nancy Gardner 50 Wife
Margaret Gardner 23 Daughter / Dress-maker
Alice Gardner 20 Daughter
Jane Gardner 11 Daughter
Nancy Gardner 8 Daughter
Thomas Cowburn 22 Boarder ? / Joiner
John Gardner 27 Boarder? / Sawyer
1851
William Sargeant 40 years Victualler b. Preston
Mary Ann Sargeant 38 Wife do
John Sargeant 13 Son / Scholar do
Alice Jane Sargeant 11 Daughter / Scholar do
Richard Sargeant 9 Son / Scholar do
Sarah Sargeant 7 Daughter / Scholar do
Mary Sargeant 3 Daughter do
Margaret Sargeant 1 Daughter do
1861
Edward Hunt 49 years Hotel Keeper b. Walton-le-dale
Jane Hunt 50 Wife b. Preston
1871
William Winder 63 years Lic. Vict. b. Goosnargh
Elizabeth Winder 63 Wife b. Whalley
John Winder 21 Son b. Preston
Nellie Winder 17 Daughter do
William Winder 9 Grandson do
1881
Isaac Roberts 32 years Innkeeper b. Ysbyty Ifan, Denbighshire
Rebecca Roberts * 32 Wife b. Haighton
Isaac Roberts 16 months Son b. Preston
William Alfred Roberts 3 months Son do [died 28.12.1881]
Margaret Daisy 17 General Servant b. Monmouth, South Wales
* Almost certainly nee Winder - Yes, she was.
1891
Thomas Barton 57 years Innkeeper b. Walton-le-dale
Jane Barton 52 Wife b. Haverthwaite
Richard Barton 29 Son b. Preston
Arthur Barton 20 Son do
Ellen Barton 18 Daughter do
Alice Sanderson 29 Step-daughter do
Joseph Sanderson 21 Step-son do
Charles Sanderson 15 Step-son do
1901
George Terry 55 years Lic. Vict. b. Rawtenstall
Eliza Terry 51 Wife b. Preston
Gertrude Terry 12 Daughter do
1911
Thomas Moore 55 years Publican b. Preston
Betsy Moore 55 Wife / Assistant do
Emily Moore 20 Daughter / Dressmaker do
Martha Ann Moore 14 Daughter / Scholar do
Elizabeth Daley 23 Servant / Cotton Weaver do
Thomas Johnstone 66 widower Servant / Dock Labourer b. Fleetwood
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