PRINCESS ALEXANDRA
23 (later 185) Fylde Road
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a.k.a. "TH'OLE IN'T WALL"
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| One theory as to why the place got the name "Th'ole in't Wall" was because beer was served to passing train drivers, who pulled up adjacent to the pub, and were served through 'Th'ole in't Wall.' There are other theories, which are equally as likely to be true (or otherwise). |
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MINE HOSTS:
1869 - 71 Evan Bretherton
1877 - 81 John Taylor
1882 - 83 Robert Helm(e) d. 23.9.1883 aged 30 years.
1883 - 86 Sarah Ann Helm(e)
1887 Thomas Stephen Swindlehurst [Sarah Helm was a Swindlehurst. Is this her brother? NO! Although she was born Swindlehurst, she coincidentally married, following the death of Robert Helm, an unrelated man of that name.] Courtesy of Gillian Armour, great-great-grand-daughter.
1888 - 1907 Edward Taylor
1910 - 13 Richard Taylor
1917 - 27 Thomas Walter Poole
1932 Thomas Martin
1936 William Dobson
1940 Thomas Butcher
1944 - c.1950 W. G. Davies
Late 50's. William Pickthall
Alfred Kent ?
Jean Robertson
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At the BREWSTER SESSIONS, Evan Bretherton had his
licence objected to, on the grounds that he had breached
the Sunday Act. It was stated that the man had promised
to keep his house more orderly in the future.
Application granted.
Preston Chronicle 18th September 1869
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A STRANGE APPARITION
Henry Johnson, a negro, was charged with being in the
beerhouse, the Princess Alexandra, Fylde Road, for an
unlawful purpose. Evan Bretherton said he was the
landlord, and that at about twenty minutes past two o'clcok
that morning, his wife awoke, and heard someone striking
matches in the room. She said, "Evan, there are thieves in
the room," and he instantly jumped up and followed the
prisioner up and down the room.They got half-way down the
stairs when they fell together. The prisoner bit the landlord
in the armpit and on his arms and legs. He further suffered many
abrasions of the skin, as the struggle took place on a sanded floor.
Bretherton's wife called for help, and two lamp-lighters came,
and bound the prisoner with rope. He had entered by a bedroom
window that had been left open.
Johnson was remanded until the following Wednesday.
Preston Chronicle 26th August 1871
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MARRIAGE
On the 30th June, at Christ Church,
Preston, by the Rev. Raymond Firth,
Mr. Robert Helm, to Miss Sarah Ann Swindlehurst
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| Robert Helm(e) died from typhoid fever at the age of 30,on 23.9. 1883, shortly after becoming the landlord. In the 1881 Census he was listed as a 'railway points-man', living in Euston Street, Preston. In 1882 he was the Vice-President of the PERSEVERANCE CRICKET CLUB. |
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| Robert Helm(e)'s widow, Sarah Ann, who didn't stay many more years after her husband's death. She was succeeded by Thomas Stephen Swindlehurst - Sarah married him! John Swindlehurst was the captain of the cricket team mentioned above. COMMERCIAL SALESROOMSBoth the above photographs are courtesy of Gillian Armour, great-great-grand daughter of Sarah Helm. |
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AUCTION SALES
VALUABLE BEERHOUSE IN PRESTON
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY
MESSRS. JABEZ B. JONES AND SONS
at their COMMERCIAL SALEROOMS, 131, CHURCH STREET, PRESTON, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th June 1934, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon:
The well-accustomed ANTE 1869 FREE BEERHOUSE, with wine licence attached, known as the "PRINCESS ALEXANDRA," numbered 185 Fylde Road, PRESTON, with the Brewhouse and other outbuildings thereto belonging, together with the LOCK-UP SHOP adjoining and being number 187 Fylde Road, Preston, at present in the occupation of Dr. O.K.G. Guyer.
The property is Freehold but subject to an Annual Ground Rent of £3 7s 8d.
VACANT POSSESSION of the Beerhouse will be given on completion.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers (Tel. 4280),
or to MESSRS. RAWSTHORN, AMBLER and BOOTH,
Solicitors, 48 Lune Street, Preston. (Tel. 2665)
Lancashire Daily Post 26th June 1934
In 1905, 187 Fylde Road, had been let as a 'Going concern of Tobacco, Sweets and Fruit: Stock and Fixtures £15'
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Left to Right: WG ( Bill ) Davies ( licensee ) David Davies (son ) Walter (?)?????, Peggy Davies (wife ), ? , Herbert C ( Bert ) Tyson
Photo courtesy of Bernard Tyson, who was 8 or 9 years old at the time, hence the queries regarding some of the characters. ALSO, anyone know the man standing between Peggy Davies and Bert Tyson? And who was W
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AUCTION SALES
VALUABLE BEERHOUSE IN PRESTON
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY
MESSRS. JABEZ B. JONES AND SONS
at their COMMERCIAL SALEROOMS, 131, CHURCH STREET, PRESTON, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th June 1934, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon:
The well-accustomed ANTE 1869 FREE BEERHOUSE, with wine licence attached, known as the "PRINCESS ALEXANDRA," numbered 185 Fylde Road, PRESTON, with the Brewhouse and other outbuildings thereto belonging, together with the LOCK-UP SHOP adjoining and being number 187 Fylde Road, Preston, at present in the occupation of Dr. O.K.G. Guyer.
The property is Freehold but subject to an Annual Ground Rent of £3 7s 8d.
VACANT POSSESSION of the Beerhouse will be given on completion.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers (Tel. 4280),
or to MESSRS. RAWSTHORN, AMBLER and BOOTH,
Solicitors, 48 Lune Street, Preston. (Tel. 2665)
Lancashire Daily Post 26th June 1934
In 1905, 187 Fylde Road, had been let as a 'Going concern of Tobacco, Sweets and Fruit: Stock and Fixtures £15'
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Photo courtesy of Bernard Tyson, who was 8 or 9 years old at the time, hence the queries regarding some of the characters. ALSO, anyone know the man standing between Peggy Davies and Bert Tyson? And who was W
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CENSUS RETURNS
1871
Evan Bretherton 36 years Beerseller b. Chorley
Elizabeth Bretherton 35 Wife b. Clayton
Mary Bretherton 16 Daughter b. Farrington
Margaret E. Bretherton 14 Daughter do
Thomas A. Bretherton 11 Son b. Chorley
Sarah A. Bretherton 9 Daughter b. Preston
Ada Bretherton 3 Daughter do
Edward Bretherton 1 Son do
1881
John Taylor 39 years Beerhouse Keeper b. Ireland
Alice Taylor 34 Wife b. Bolton
1891
Edward Taylor 44 years Beerseller b. Preston
Mary E. Taylor 36 Wife do
Elizabeth E. Taylor 14 Daughter do
Ann Taylor 13 Daughter do
John Taylor 11 Son do
Richard Taylor 8 Son do
Jane Taylor 6 Daughter do
Mary A. Taylor 4 Daughter do
James Taylor 2 Son do
Helena Taylor 10 months Daughter do
The Census actually says that they were all born in Southport, but I doubt it.
1901
Edward Taylor 54 years Beerseller b. Preston
Elizabeth Ellen Taylor 24 Daughter do
John Taylor 21 Son do
Richard Taylor 18 Son do
Jane Taylor 16 Daughter do
Mary Agnes Taylor 14 Daughter do
Helena Taylor 10 Daughter do
Gertrude Taylor 8 Daughter do
James Taylor 12 Son do
1911
Richard Taylor 28 Beerseller b. Preston
Florence Taylor 27 Wife / Assisting in business b. Manchester
Mary Constance Taylor 2 months Daughter b. Preston
1911
Richard Taylor 28 Beerseller b. Preston
Florence Taylor 27 Wife / Assisting in business b. Manchester
Mary Constance Taylor 2 months Daughter b. Preston
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