BIRMINGHAM ARMS,

BIRMINGHAM ARMS  #

address not known
BUT
I think it could be synonymous with the "DEVONSHIRE ARMS", Fylde Street.
but see also, the "PLASTERERS' ARMS" in Oak Street.

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MINE HOST:

1866          Mrs. Satterthwaite (Cornelius Satterthwaite - husband, at the "Sir William Wallace" in 1866

1872          Edward Bennett

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Preston Guardian  8th September 1866
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WHITE CROSS, Saul Street

WHITE CROSS

Saul Street

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 The White Cross Army was an organisation set up in 1883 by philanthropist Ellice Hopkins with help from the Bishop of Durham, to promote "social purity". The recruits – all of them men – pledged to show a "chivalrous respect for womanhood", to apply ideas of purity equally to men and women, and not to indulge in foul language or indecent behaviour. It was renamed the White Cross League in 1891, and merged with the Church of England Purity Society, which had been formed by Edward White Benson.

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Synonymous with the "NEW CROSS"

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GUILD HALL TAVERN, Library Street

GUILD HALL TAVERN   #

or

GUILD CONCERT HALL

Variously as 1, 2, 2a, 3, or 7 Library Street

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The "Guild Hall Tavern and it's "Concert Hall" were the premises immediately above the 'RAR' in 'Library'

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The premises below the 'L' in the same word, were the

"Queen Adelaide" public house.

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MINE HOSTS:

1866 - 71                Henry Aspden

1871                       Mary Aspden

1871                       Robert Johnson
1871                       Henry Aspden

1876 - 77               Joseph Mason

1878                      Robert Howarth

1878                      Robert Barton Fishwick

1878 - 79              Thomas Hayton
1879                      John Rose

1880                      Peter Martland

1880 - 81              Thomas Barton Fishwick Jnr.   Transferred from TBF to Johnson on the 1.12.1880.

1881                      James Johnson

1882                      Samuel Johnson

1883                      Robert Saul

1883 - 85              John Hull

1885 - 87              Joseph Fishwick Barton

1887                      Charles Beckett

1888 - 89              John Mahon

1889                      John Chippendale

1889 - 90              John Hull

1890 - 91              Septimus J. Wilson

1891                     Ellis Priestly

1891                     William Hartley

1892                     Robert Geldeart

1892 - 93             William Singleton

1893                     William Heys

1893 - 1900          John Chippendale

1900                     William Henry Parker

1901                     William Kellett

1901 - 06              Ernest Jones   - Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries, Woodlesfield, Leeds.

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NOTES:

IN 1855, HENRY ASPDEN BECAME THE LESSEE OF THE COCKPIT, FOR THE REMAINING 34 YEARS OF THE EARL OF DERBY'S LEASE. HE STRAIGHT AWAY MADE GREAT ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. IN MARCH 1855 THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY GUTTED. IT WAS INTENDED THAT IT WOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AS A PUBLIC HALL. HE TOOK THE LEASE OVER FROM JOSEPH LIVESEY, WHICH IS PROBABLY WHY ANTHONY HEWITSON REFERRED TO IT AS THE "TEMPERANCE HALL" IN HIS BOOK, "NORTHWARD" IN 1851.

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Between 1882 and 1888 the premises were owned by John Barton Fishwick of Stoneygate, beerseller.

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GUILD CONCERT HALL, PRESTON

Proprietor: MR H. ASPDEN

WANTED, a pair of first-class N*****S and a PAIR of

first-class COMIC DUETTISTS; also, a competent leader

for Orchestra, to Open on the 1st October. Parties applying

must state lowest terms. No stamps,

Three days' silence a negative.

Address - W. GRAY, Manager, as above.

Glad to hear from old friends.

THE ERA  16th September 1866

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THE GUILD CONCERT HALL, Library Street, back of the Old Church, Henry Aspden, proprietor, will OPEN on Monday next, October 1st, with a powerful and talented company.
Preston Herald   29th September 1866
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Preston Guardian  6th October 1866
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The Era   7th October 1866
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WILL VALE, the Great Comic Star of the

Evening, Second Provincial Tour - Guild Concert Hall,
Preston.

I have much pleasure4 in recommending Mr. Will Vale 

to the Special Notice of Proprietors and Managers of

Concert Halls, &c., as a First-class Comic Vocalist,

endowed with a Versatility of Talent, whether displayed

as Eccentric, Grotesque, Mimic, Sensation, or Patter, 

in or out of character. Ranks high above the average

standard. He soon became an immense favourite with

the audience, and his Engagement at the Guild was a

tremendous success.

H. ASPDEN (Proprietor)

W.GRAY  (Manager)

THE ERA  Sunday 21st October 1866

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MASTER C.E. EXLEY

The Little Great Characteristic, Comic, Patter,

and Sensational Vocalist, opened on Monday

November 12th 1866, at the Guild Concert Hall,

Preston, and was received with Five Legitimate Calls.

THE ERA  18th November 1866

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I.X.L. WALLACE GRIMMITT'S

LILLIPUTIAN TROUPE OF BLACK MINSTRELS

(four in number)

Including the "Original Funny Little Joe,"

are now performing with immense success at 

the Guild Concert Hall, Preston

THE ERA  9th December 1866

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The Era   6th January 1867
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Preston Guardian  16th February 1867

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Liverpool Daily Post  15th March 1867
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The Era   23rd March 1867
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WILLIAM GRAY, Pianist

(late Pianist and Manager, GUILD CONCERT HALL)

Is at liberty to accept an engagement. Twenty years

experience. Thoroughly up to the business.

W.G. trusts his numerous Professional friends

will speak for him.

Private address, W. GRAY, 7 Kirkham Street North,

Preston.

THE ERA  Sunday 31st March 1867

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Preston Guardian  20th April 1867
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W. GRIMMETT'S TROUPE

Are disengaged on the 6th of May, for

Five weeks, on account of the closing

of the GUILD CONCERT HALL,

PRESTON.

THE ERA  21st April 1867

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The Era   26th May 1867
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The Era   6th June 1867
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The Era   1st September 1867
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GUILD CONCERT HALL, PRESTON

WANTED, to Open September 30th 1867,

a GOOD LEADER and PIANIST well up in

Concert Business; also a Lady Pianist, to play

at a Free-and-Easy.

H. ASPDEN, Proprietor

THE ERA  22nd September 1867

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Preston Herald   28th September 1867
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Preston Herald  12th December 1867
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Preston Herald   29th February 1868

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Preston Herald   24th October 1868

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TO BE SOLD

A Bargain, Five Scenes, Proscenium, Wings, &c.,

suitable for Amateur Stage or Concert Hall, 

painted by T. Bayliss, in first-class Condition, 

including beautiful Act Drop, 131/2 feet by 15 feet;

Chamber Scene 12 feet by 12 feet; Street Scene

12 feet by 12 feet; Garden Scene 81/2 feet by 11 feet;

Forest Scene 81/2 feet by 11 feet. The whole to be

had cheap.

Address - H. ASPDEN, Guild Concert Hall, Preston.

THE ERA  20th December 1868

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Preston Guardian  18th September 1869

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Preston Guardian  29th July 1871

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Preston Guardian  21st September 1872

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Preston Chronicle  12th July 1873

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Preston Herald   16th May 1874

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Preston Guardian  30th January 1875

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Preston Herald  30th January 1875

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Preston Guardian  1st April 1876

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Preston Guardian  16th February 1878

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Preston Guardian  17th August 1878

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Preston Guardian  2nd October 1880

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CENSUS RETURNS 

1871

Mary Aspden                   36 years ?                Beerhouse keeper /          b. Preston

                                                                                  unmarried  

Sarah Ann Aspden           16                            Servant                                    do

1881

James Johnson                 37 years                   Beerseller                        b. Kendal

1891
Septimus J. Wilson           50 years                  Beerhouse Keeper           b. Preston
Mary Maria Wilson (nee Reside)  44              Wife                                 b. Ayrshire, Scotland.

Married 31.1.1882 at Preston Parish Church

1901

William Kellett                 33 years                   Beerseller                        b. Woodplumpton

Margaret Kellett              33                            Wife                                b. Preston

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BLACK SWAN, 10 Water Street

BLACK SWAN   #

10 Water Street

(when this pub was demolished, the Balmoral Hotel was built in its place)

The change of name is believed to have taken place on the 25th August 1891,
and the new property built around the turn of the century.

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An interesting drawing that was made from a plan at L.R.O., showing a passage that skirts the vault, and leads to the 'Concert Hall' at the rear. A singer on an up-turned box would probably constitute a 'concert hall'. Not certain of the date, but the plans noted pre-1887. My guess is that it would be a long time before that date  when it was used as such.

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These are the post 1887 plans. Whether they were carried out is difficult to say,
but it was demolished before 1891, and replaced by the Balmoral Hotel

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MINE HOSTS

1827                 Edward Jones

1829                 Edward Jones - may have returned after a spell at the 'King's Arms' in Church Street.

1831                 Mr. Haslam

1837                 Mr. Lancaster

1838 - 41         James Winstanley      d. 11.2.1846 aged 42 years.

1850 - 66         Charles Swift    Wife Anne Swift d. 22.2.1866       Charles died later in 1866.

1866 - 74         James Sharrock

1875 - 81         Stephen Cranshaw

1881                Rufus Yates / Joseph Yates   -  Joseph died 13.5.1891 aged 32 years

1882 - 84        John Townson

1884 - 85        Edmund Lund

1886                Joseph Edwards

1886 - 87         Rufus Yates 

1888 - 91        Joseph Yates  d. 13.5.1891 aged 32 years.

1895 - 1901    Thomas Moore

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Preston Pilot  20th October 1827

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Preston Chronicle 28th May 1836

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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

By Mr. T.W. Pemberton

At the 'Black Swan' in Water Street, Preston, 

on Tuesday 29th June 1841

LOT 1.   ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC-HOUSE

called "THE BLACK SWAN" in Water Street, with the Brewhouse,

Stable, Yards, and other conveniences thereto belonging, in the

occupation of James Winstanley.

And all that DWELLING-HOUSE situate in Water Street, 

adjoining the said Public House, in the occupation of Mr. Charles Swift.

Preston Chronicle  12th June 1841

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Preston Chronicle  24th December 1842

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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

by Mr. Chritchley

At the Black Swan, Water Street on Friday 13th February 1846

LOT 1.    ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC HOUSE, called 

"THE BLACK SWAN" situate in Water Street, with the Brewhouse, Stable, Yards 

and other conveniences thereto belonging, in the occupation of Mr.Charles Swift.

Preston Chronicle  7th February 1846

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Preston Chronicle   5th October 1850

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Preston Chronicle   24th July 1852

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Preston Chronicle   28th August 1852

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Preston Chronicle 15th January 1853

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Preston Chronicle  29th January 1853

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TO FARMERS AND BREEDERS OF GOOD STOCK.

THAT NOTED SHORT HORN'D PEDIGREE BULL "WAR EAGLE" 

BRED BY GILBERT GREENALL Esq., OF WALTON HALL, WARRINGTON,

Will serve Cows at the BLACK SWAN STABLES, Water Street, Preston, at

FIVE SHILLINGS each, ready money.  WAR EAGLE is the winner of the

Second North Lancashire and four other local Prizes. His stock are proving

valuable, and his attendant has a commission to purchase all calves got by him.

WAR EAGLE's Pedigree can be seen at the BLACK SWAN.

April 1853

Preston Chronicle  23rd April 1853

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Preston Chronicle 11th June 1853

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Preston Chronicle 24th February 1855

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Preston Chronicle 16th June 1855

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Preston Chronicle 15th March 1856

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Preston Chronicle   9th February 1856

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Preston Chronicle 9th October 1858

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Preston Chronicle 14th July 1860

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Preston Chronicle 23rd March 1861

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Preston Chronicle 30th March 1861

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Preston Chronicle  1st June 1861

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Preston Chronicle 20th November 1861

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Preston Chronicle  14th April 1866

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Preston Chronicle  27th October 1866

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Preston Chronicle 16th February 1867

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Preston Chronicle 13th March 1869

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Preston Guardian   14th August 1869

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TO BE LET with immediate possession, the BLACK SWAN INN, 

Water Street. For a couple, with or without children, this is really a

fortune. Takings and profits good; stock &c., to be taken at a 

valuation.

For particulars apply on the premises, or to T.SHORROCK,

White Hart, Gin Bow Entry.

Preston Chronicle 17th September 1870

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Preston Chronicle 7th December 1872

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A letter to the local newspaper giving the landlord's point of view.

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Preston Chronicle 6th September 1873

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TO BE SOLD, By Private Treaty, all that old-established and

well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE known by the name of the

"BLACK SWAN" in Water Street; brewing two or three times

weekly, and all retailed on the premises; together with two very 

good lodging houses adjoining, registered for 57 and 33 lodgers

respectively, with land to build another shop fronting Leeming 

Street; all free from Ground Rent. 

For particulars apply, Mr. Cranshaw, Oil Merchant, 4 Greaves Street; 

or William MASSEY, Auctioneer and Valuer, 8 Avenham Road, Preston

Preston Chronicle 1st August 1874

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Preston Chronicle  31st July 1875

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Preston Guardian  25th March 1876

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FRIDAY NEXT, December 7th, Mr Cranshaw of the BLACK SWAN

Water Street, intends to open his SKITTLE ALLEY and AMERICAN

BOWLING SALOON, when he will give £6 to be competed for in Prizes.

Entrance 1s each, to be made at the above. Back entrance from Grinshaw Street.

Preston Chronicle 1st December 1877

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Preston Guardian  12th January 1878

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£50 REWARD - A malicious and absolutely false

report having been circulated to the effect that 

Stephen Cranshaw, innkeeper, oil and tallow

manufacturer &c., of Water Street, and elsewhere, 

is in pecuniary difficulties, Notice is Hereby Given,

that any person or persons who may repeat the same

will be prosecuted; and notice is furthermore given, 

that a Reward of £50 will be paid to any one who will 

discover the originator, or furnish such evidence as will 

result in the conviction of the fabricator of the aforesaid 

false and malicious report.

STEPHEN CRAWSHAW, 10 Water Street, Preston

February 7th 1879

Preston Chronicle 8th February  1879

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Preston Chronicle 21st May 1881

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16 Young STORE PIGS for sale, of good breed.

Apply Black Swan, Water Street, Preston.

Preston Herald  26th August 1885

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NOTICE

"AN OBSERVER" writes complaining of what he describes as disgraceful interferences with the services of the Salvation Army in the neighbourhood of the Black Swan, Water Street, Preston

LANCASHIRE EVENING POST  23rd November 1888

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EXTENSIVE THEFT OF WHISKY

Thomas Woods and Adam Clarke Laughlin were charged with stealing a bottle containing four gallons of whisky, the property of Joseph Yates, landlord of the Black Swan, Water Street, on Wednesday the 2nd inst. Mr. Parker prosecuted. It appears that the prisoner's went into the public-house and took the bottle away to John Smith's house and there a quantity of it was consumed. The bottle at present contained about ten quarts. Smith stated that at about half-past six on the 2nd inst., the prisoner's came to him and asked him to allow them to bring a bottle containing some beer into his house.

He refused, and they went together to an outhouse, and there part of the whisky was consumed. The witness became insensible through the drink and knew nothing further.

Thomas Thompson stated that the prisoner Laughlin told him that he had taken a bottle of whisky from the Black Swan. Laughlin was, at that time, drunk.

Police Detective Inman stated that he apprehended the prisoner Woods, and charged him with stealing four gallons of whisky from the Black Swan public-house, the property of Joseph Yates. He afterwards apprehended the other prisoner, and when charging them together, Woods replied, "I never stole no whisky." Laughlin made no reply.

Preston Chronicle  15th January 1881

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Before Mr. C. R. Jacson and Mr. C. J. Massey

THEFT IN A PRESTON LODGING-HOUSE

A HEAVY SENTENCE.

John Leonard (35), labourer, was charged with stealing £3, the money of Thomas Rodgers, at Preston, on the 27th March. Mr. Cooper prosecuted, and Mr. Shee defended. In his opening statement, Mr Cooper said that on the 27th March the prosecutor had come from Liverpool to Preston. He met the prisoner in the Black Swan Inn, having been previously acquainted with him. He asked the prisoner where he could obtain a bed for the night, and the prisoner took him to a lodging-house in Leeming Street. Just before entering the lodging house the prosecutor counted his money, which amounted to a little over £3, and placed it in an inside waistcoat pocket. Rodgers announced his intention of going to bed. The landlord had lighted a candle with which to conduct Rodgers to his bed, but Leonard snatched this from him, saying that he would conduct Rodgers to his room. When upstairs Rodgers took off his coat and waistcoat, and was proceeding to divest himself of his trouser's when the prisoner blew out the candle and rushed downstairs. The prosecutor followed him downstairs, and saw his waist coast being passed round among a number of men. Shortly afterwards Leonard returned the waistcoat to the prosecutor, who then discovered his money was gone. The prosecutor subsequently gave information to the police, and Leonard was apprehended.

In defence, Mr. Shee relied upon the suggestion that the prosecutor never had £3 in his possession when he reached the lodging-house, because in the lodging-house on the same night when the prosecutor gave a shilling to pay for beer he stated when asking for the change it was "all the money he had, and he required to go to Blackburn the next morning." A verdict of guilty was returned. The prisoner had previously been convicted at Manchester, when he received a sentence of 5 years penal servitude, with 30 strokes of the 'cat'. In passing sentence, he Chairman said that very early in life the prisoner had commenced his criminal career. He would now go to penal servitude for 5 years, with 5 years police supervision.

Preston Herald   12th April 1890

Thanks for this story go to the 2X Great Grandson of the prosecutor, who discovered it in the newspaper.

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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

James Winstanley                   35 years                      Publican

Elizabeth Winstanley               55                                  ?            (might have been James' mother)

1851

Charles Swift                          46 years                     Innkeeper               b. Sheffield

Ann Swift                               45                              Wife                                do

William Swift                          17                              Son                        b. Preston

Thomas Swift                         15                              Son                                  do

Elizabeth Swift                         8                               Daughter                          do

Agnes Swift                             6                               Daughter                          do

Edward Swift                          3                               Son                                  do

Betty Swift                             73                              Mother                   b. Dewsbury

1861

Charles Swift                         56 years                     Innkeeper               b. Anderton

Ann Swift                              56                              Wife                       b. Atcliffe Yorkshire

Elizabeth Swift                       19                              Daughter                b. Preston

Agnes Swift                           17                              Daughter                        do

Charles Edward                     13                              Son                                do

Betty Swift                             90                              Mother                 b. Adlington

                   There's quite a lot of variation in what would appear to be the same Swift family.    

1881

Rufus Yates                          53 years                     Cotton Mill Manager    b. Darwen

Ellen Yates                           54                              Wife                                     do

Joseph Yates                        22                              Son / Barman               b. Blackburn

Joshua Yates                        19                              Son                              b. Bury

1891

Joseph Yates                        32 years                    Licensed Victualler        b. Blackburn

Margaret Yates                    32                             Wife                              b. Preston

Rufus Yates                           6                              Son                                       do

1901

Thomas Moore                    46 years                    Publican                        b. Preston

Betsy Moore                       45                             Wife                                       do

Henry Moore                      21                             Son                                         do

Joseph Moore                     19                             Son                                        do

Mary J. Moore                    17                            Daughter                                 do

Emily Moore                        10                           Daughter                                 do

M.A. Moore                         4                            Daughter                                 do

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