BLACK BULL INN #
35 Friargate
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Also known as "The Old Black Bull Inn"
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Also known as "The Old Black Bull Inn"
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| An enlargement of the window to the left of the entrance from Friargate.* |
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| A document in the possession of Colin Stansfield (historian), mentions the "Black Bull" in Friargate in 1776 |
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MINE HOSTS:
1805 - 16 Richard Leach d. 7.6.1816 - see below.
1816 - 18 Elizabeth Leach
1825 Thomas Douglas
1816 - 18 Elizabeth Leach
1825 Thomas Douglas
1825 Thomas Prescott
1828 - 35 Hugh Marginson (Margerison; Margerson; Margeson; Margison)
1836 - 38 John Park
1838 - 41 Richard Park
1841 - 45 Henry Occleshaw
1848 - 57 Thomas Grime d. 27.7.1882 aged 71 years. Brother of George Grime, Hoop and Crown.
1860 - 61 William Taylor d. 27.2.1864 aged 40 years
1864 - 67 John and Ann Taylor Ann died 9.12.1867 aged 38 years.
1867 - 74 John Taylor (Brother of William) d. 1874
1875 - 77 John Mayor
1877 - 85 Thomas Mayor - Preston Chronicle 8th December 1877.
1885 - 86 Mary Mayor
1886 - 88 Henry Baldwin
1888 Fanny Elizabeth Dickinson
1889 John Coupe
1890 - 97 Thomas George Smith (although I have a note that a William Barnes was the landlord in 1891)
1897 Thomas Rooney
1898 - 99 Ernest A. Coward Property owned by Hull's Brewery, Preston, in 1898, and Boddingtons in 1899.
1900 William Green
1904 Alfred Stocks
1904 - 11 Frederick Stocks
1913 - 17 Frederick Halliday
1918 - 36 Joseph Spencer
1940 - 53 William A. Watt
Late 1960's - 79 William Read
1979 - 90 Len Cherry (came from the Neptune Hotel)
? - present Stanley Eaton
Late 1960's - 79 William Read
1979 - 90 Len Cherry (came from the Neptune Hotel)
? - present Stanley Eaton
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Lancaster Gazette 30th November 1805
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DEATH: On the 7th inst., Mr. Richard Leach,
of the Bull Tavern, Preston, aged 42 years.
Lancaster Gazette 15th June 1816
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Preston Pilot 9th July 1825
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DEATH: On the 7th inst., Mr. Richard Leach,
of the Bull Tavern, Preston, aged 42 years.
Lancaster Gazette 15th June 1816
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Preston Pilot 9th July 1825
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Ann, wife of Mr. Thomas Fairclough, joiner
and timber merchant, and second daughter
of Mr. Richard Leach, of the Black Bull, Friargate.
Preston Chronicle 5th February 1831
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Preston Chronicle 19th March 1831
Hugh Margeson was also licensee of the Black Bull between at least 1828 - 1835
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Hugh Margeson was also licensee of the Black Bull between at least 1828 - 1835
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| etc., etc. Preston Chronicle 9th April 1831 |
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| Preston Chronicle 13th October 1832 |
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| Preston Chronicle 13th June 1835 * |
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
On Wednesday 30th August, 1837
at John Park's Old Black Bull Inn, Friargate.
ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC-HOUSE, known
by the sign of the "OLD BLACK BULL," situate at the Brown
Channel, on the south side of Friargate, with the dwelling-house
and Salt Warehouse adjoining thereto; together with Stabling for
48 horses, and other Outbuildings in the possession of Mr. John
Park as Tenant at Will.
Further particulars from Messrs. Pilkington& Walker, Solicitors,
Preston.
Preston Chronicle 19th August 1837
N.B. Brown Channel: A small, open gutter, which in olden times
crossed Friargate about the corner of Lune Street, and over which
the headless "Bannister Hall Doll"* would not pass.
*a boggart or ghost.
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DEATH On 23.5.1838
Jane, the wife of Mr. R. Park,
Black Bull Inn, Friargate, aged 38 years
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Mr Bronterre O'Brien
This celebrated Chartist agitator lectured at the Black Bull in Friargate,
on Sunday last, to an audience of about 300, who were admitted on payment
of one penny each. His lecture was of the usual inflammatory nature. He came
in by train at about 6.30pm on the Sunday and was met by Mr. Mitchell and
George Halton, the secretary to the Chartist Association. Upon the inhabitants
of the neighbourhood complaining to the constable on duty of what was going on,
they applied for admission, but were refused.
We understand that Mr. Mitchell, who was in the chair, proceeded to such
extravagant lengths in his denunciation of constituted authorities, that even
Mr. O'Brien himself felt obliged to check him. Mr. O'Brien had only been
liberated from incarceration in Lancaster Castle, for sedition, yesterday week.
It is whispered he will soon have to listen to a lecture from one of the sheriff
substitutes for the County Palatine of Lancaster.
Preston Chronicle 2nd October 1841
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SHOOTING GALLERY
GENTLEMEN desirous of practising the rational and
fashionable amusement of RIFLE and PISTOL SHOOTING,
are respectfully informed that a commodious Gallery is now
open at the Black Bull Inn, Friargate, every day from ten o'clock
in the morning until ten in the evening.
Charge reduced to one penny per shot.
Preston Chronicle 20th November 1841
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MAN SCOLDED TO DEATH - On Tuesday 11th August, a frightful accident
occurred to a man named William Harrison, 51 years, a brewer, in the employ of the
landlord of the Black Bull Inn.
At 9 o'clock in the morning in question in brewing at the brewhouse of the
Black Bull, Friargate, and in putting a load of malt into the mash tub, he lost
his balance, and fell head first into the tub, which at the time held a large
quantity of boiling water. The ostler, John Shenty, saw him fall and ran to his
assistance, and after much difficulty, succeeded in getting him out.
When released he presented a most shocking spectacle, being very much
scalded on his head and upper body.
He was taken home, where he suffered in excruciating pain
until 3pm the same day, when he died.
Preston Chronicle 15th August 1846
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Sir, Having heard that it is circulated among the farmers, &c.,
of this neighbourhood that the disease in horses called 'Farcy'
has been in my stables, and having been asked if they were free
from it now, and as it is calculated to injure my business, I shall
thank you to state in your next issue that the disease was in the
Bull Hotel Stables, Church Street, and not the Black Bull Inn, Friargate.
JOHN MAYOR
Black Bull Inn, Friargate. January 26th 1876
Letter to the Preston Chronicle 29th January 1876
*"THE OLD BLACK BULL INN" FRIARGATE
Near Lune Street, one of the oldest, best-known, and frequented Public-
houses in Preston, with commanding frontage on the main thoroughfare,
close to the Central and other Markets, and with two valuable back-entrances
from Lune Street and Hill Street respectively, handsome, plate-glass fronted
spirit vault, well-appointed Bar, Snug, Smoke-rooms, large Club Room, and
other trade requirements, extensive Stabling, capital Brewhouse and other
appurtenances and every accessory of a large and lucrative business.
BY H.C.WALTON at his Sale Rooms on Monday 14th September 1885
at 3 o'clock afternoon.
Preston Chronicle 12th September 1885
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LOST A PUG DOG
Anyone returning the same to the Old
Black Bull, Friargate, will be rewarded.
Anyone detaining it after this notice will
be prosecuted.
Preston Chronicle 17th December 1887
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Lancashire Evening Post 21st January 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post 22nd January 1902
Lancashire Evening Post 16th January 1904
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A VOLUNTEER WITNESS
When John Barrett was charged before the Preston Magistrates on Wednesday, with being drunk and disorderly in Friargate on Tuesday night, Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, 22 Adelphi Street, came forward and voluntarily gave evidence in his favour.
PC Back told the court that he saw the defendant enter the Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, and, noticing his condition, he followed him in, and warned the landlord as to his condition.
Barrett was asked to leave, and when outside he began to use bad language.
The police case having closed, Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, who said she did not know the defendant, intimated her desire to give evidence. She told how she was going along Friargate, when she saw the defendant cross the road, from the Labour Exchange to the Black Bull Hotel, into which he was followed by the constable, who brought him out. She was confident that if he had been left alone the man would have gone away quietly, but the officer aggravated him by his treatment. She admitted that she was not close enough to have heard whether the defendant used any bad language. "There may have been aggravation on both sides," concluded Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, "but do let us have justice."
Mr. F. Halliday, the landlord of the Black Bull Hotel, said that when the defendant entered the house he was under the influence of drink, and when the witness got hold of him to turn him out he commenced to use bad language. The officer had given the defendant every opportunity to get away.
A fine of 2 shillings and 6 pence plus costs was imposed.
Preston Herald 6th June 1914
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GEORGE WASHINGTON THE SECOND
William Webster (49) was fined 10 shillings and costs for being drunk and refusing to quit licensed premises.
PC Bridge deposed that at 8.45 on Monday night he was called to the Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, and found the prisoner drunk and leaning against the counter. The witness requested him several times to leave the house, but he refused, and the witness had to use some force in order to eject him.
The prisoner threw himself on the floor, and clasped his arms round a form, giving the witness a difficult task to get him loose.
The prisoner was asked in court if he wished to ask the constable any questions, and he replied, "NO: HE COULD NOT TELL A LIE; HE IS GEORGE WASHINGTON THE SECOND."
(Laughter)
Station Sergeant Winrow said the prisoner was very drunk, and for that reason detained him at the police station.
The prisoner said if he had done anything wrong he was exceedingly sorry. He hoped the Bench would be as lenient as possible. He was asked if he had any witnesses to call, and he replied, "I do not know very much. Perhaps there is someone in court who will speak on behalf of the old black sheep."
The prisoner called upon a man seated in court to speak on his behalf, but the latter said he had never seen the prisoner before.
The Chief Constable said there was nothing known against the prisoner since 1904, when he was fined for being drunk and refusing to quit.
The was no mention of the punishment in this case given in the report.
Preston Herald 19.1.1918
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A VOLUNTEER WITNESS
When John Barrett was charged before the Preston Magistrates on Wednesday, with being drunk and disorderly in Friargate on Tuesday night, Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, 22 Adelphi Street, came forward and voluntarily gave evidence in his favour.
PC Back told the court that he saw the defendant enter the Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, and, noticing his condition, he followed him in, and warned the landlord as to his condition.
Barrett was asked to leave, and when outside he began to use bad language.
The police case having closed, Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, who said she did not know the defendant, intimated her desire to give evidence. She told how she was going along Friargate, when she saw the defendant cross the road, from the Labour Exchange to the Black Bull Hotel, into which he was followed by the constable, who brought him out. She was confident that if he had been left alone the man would have gone away quietly, but the officer aggravated him by his treatment. She admitted that she was not close enough to have heard whether the defendant used any bad language. "There may have been aggravation on both sides," concluded Mrs. Hesmondhalgh, "but do let us have justice."
Mr. F. Halliday, the landlord of the Black Bull Hotel, said that when the defendant entered the house he was under the influence of drink, and when the witness got hold of him to turn him out he commenced to use bad language. The officer had given the defendant every opportunity to get away.
A fine of 2 shillings and 6 pence plus costs was imposed.
Preston Herald 6th June 1914
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GEORGE WASHINGTON THE SECOND
William Webster (49) was fined 10 shillings and costs for being drunk and refusing to quit licensed premises.
PC Bridge deposed that at 8.45 on Monday night he was called to the Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, and found the prisoner drunk and leaning against the counter. The witness requested him several times to leave the house, but he refused, and the witness had to use some force in order to eject him.
The prisoner threw himself on the floor, and clasped his arms round a form, giving the witness a difficult task to get him loose.
The prisoner was asked in court if he wished to ask the constable any questions, and he replied, "NO: HE COULD NOT TELL A LIE; HE IS GEORGE WASHINGTON THE SECOND."
(Laughter)
Station Sergeant Winrow said the prisoner was very drunk, and for that reason detained him at the police station.
The prisoner said if he had done anything wrong he was exceedingly sorry. He hoped the Bench would be as lenient as possible. He was asked if he had any witnesses to call, and he replied, "I do not know very much. Perhaps there is someone in court who will speak on behalf of the old black sheep."
The prisoner called upon a man seated in court to speak on his behalf, but the latter said he had never seen the prisoner before.
The Chief Constable said there was nothing known against the prisoner since 1904, when he was fined for being drunk and refusing to quit.
The was no mention of the punishment in this case given in the report.
Preston Herald 19.1.1918
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WEBSTER and BAMBER CARRIERS, Preston, St. Annes, and Blackpool, leave the BLACK BULL HOTEL YARD, FRIARGATE, PRESTON, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Lancashire Daily Post 15th July 1919
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BROWN Welsh Cob, 14 hands, sound, good worker in all gears, passes all traffic. Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 15th June 1921
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BROWN Welsh Cob, 14 hands, sound, good worker in all gears, passes all traffic. Black Bull Hotel, Friargate, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 15th June 1921
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Lancashire Evening Post 26th January 1926
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Lancashire Evening Post 18th September 1929
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Lancashire Evening Post 11th March 1930
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Lancashire Evening Post 15th January 1931
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Lancashire Evening Post 4th December 1946
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| Lancashire Evening Post 11th February 2012 *  * |
CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Henry Occleshaw 40 years Publican
Martha Occleshaw 38 Wife
Ann Whalley 20 Female Servant
Elizabeth Gregson 15 Female Servant
Martha Smith 5
1851
Thomas Grime 40 years Innkeeper b. Preston
Jane Grime 41 Wife do
James Grime 16 Son do
William Grime 13 Son do
John Grime 10 Son do
Thomas Grime 8 Son do
Frederick Grime 1 Son do
Ellen Grime 6 Daughter do
Lettice Grime 3 Daughter do
Robert Grime 36 Brother / Reedmaker do
Margaret Becconsall 19 Servant b. Longridge
Margaret Clayton 21 Servant b. Poulton
John Fairclough 38 Brewer b. Preston
1861
William Taylor 35 years Licensed Victualler b. Skipton
Anne Taylor 33 Wife b. Slaidburn
Esther Edmondson Taylor 10 Daughter do
Sarah Ellen Taylor 8 Daughter b. Preston
William Taylor 5 Son do
John Taylor 3 Son do
Anne Eliza Taylor 9 months Daughter do
John Taylor 37 Brother b. Skipton
1871
John Taylor 48 years Licensed Victualler b. Skipton
William Taylor 16 Nephew b. Preston
Sarah E. Taylor 18 Neice do
Isabella Taylor 9 Neice do
1881
Thomas Mayor 46 years Licensed Victualler b. Eccleston
Mary Mayor 46 Wife b. Preston
John Mayor 21 Son do
/ Lic. Vict.'s Asst.
Elizabeth Mayor 23 Daughter do
1891
William Barnes 40 years Manager/ Lic. Vict. b. Wray, Lancaster
Ann Barnes 34 Wife b. Preston
Henry F. Barnes 10 Son do
Thomas K. Barnes 7 Son do
John Barnes 4 Son do
1901
1911
Frederick Stocks 54 years Innkeeper b. Preston
Mary Jane Stocks 55 Wife do
Florence Cliffe 33 Daughter do
Lilian Hathaway 31 Daughter do
Annie Doyle 40 Domestic Servant b. Liverpool
1911
Frederick Stocks 54 years Innkeeper b. Preston
Mary Jane Stocks 55 Wife do
Florence Cliffe 33 Daughter do
Lilian Hathaway 31 Daughter do
Annie Doyle 40 Domestic Servant b. Liverpool
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