Painters' Arms #
2 & 3 High Street
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MINE HOSTS:
1836 James Hogg (Licence refused) Owned by Mr. J. Machell.1838 - 41 Joseph Cookson
1869 - 70 Mary Eccles
1870 Henry Dickinson
1871 Mary Dickinson (She was Mary Eccles, above)
1877 - 88 George Eccles
1889 - 90 William Eccles
1891 - 92 William Woods (James Woods?)
1892 - 96 John Dewhurst
1897 - 98 Joseph Hesketh
1898 - 1900 Abraham Hesketh
1900 - 01 Thomas Hodgkinson
1904 Joseph Robinson
1907 - 10 James Ashton
1910 Thomas Halstead
1911 - 17 Martin Long - became Head Waiter at the Bull and Royal Hotel, Church St
1924 Herbert Stokes
1926 - 1948 Emma Bairstow
1960 John Monk
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In 1824 Edward Pedder and another sold some land
to James Machell and his Trustees.
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I believe that at some point between that date and 1863,
when he died, John Machell ran a beerhouse at 2 and 3
High Street
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FOR SALE BY AUCTION
On the 28th June 1887
LOT 1 The valuable, double-fronted BEER-
HOUSE and PREMISES, known as the "Painters'
Arms," No's 2 and 3 High Street, at the corner of
Lawson Street, now occupied by George Eccles.
Preston Chronicle 25th June 1887
Sold for £550
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SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LANDLORD
William Eccles, landlord of the PAINTERS' ARMS,
High Street, was summoned for allowing gambling on
his premises, and three men named Wearing, Caffrey,
and Ainsworth, were summoned for aiding and abetting.
P.C. Moss said that on Friday night, the 28th February,
he, in company with two other officers, visited the
Painters' Arms, and there saw the four defendants sat
at a table with cards in their hands.
It was stated that this type of offence was on the increase
in Preston, and that it was desirable that it should be put
down.
Eccles was fined 10 shillings plus costs, and the others
5 shillings each plus costs.
Preston Chronicle 15th March 1890
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ASSAULT WITH KNUCKLEDUSTERS IN PRESTON
Peter Swales was summoned for having assaulted Thomas Mawdsley, on Wednesday night last. Mr. Blackhurst appeared for the complainant, and the defendant was represented by Mr. P.H. Edelston.
The complainant, who had two black eyes, stated that he was in the Painters' Arms beerhouse, at the bottom of High Street. While there, the defendant's wife came in, and the complainant asked who she was looking for, but in reply she used some abusive language. The defendant next made his appearance in a very excited state. He jumped on the table, and then went up to the complainant, who was rather the worse for liquor, and, with knuckledusters on his fingers, he struck him several blows in the face.
The witness stated that he had never spoken to the defendant before the assault was committed.
For the defence, witnesses were called, who swore that the assault was a fair fight, and no knuckledusters were used.
The assault was considered proved, and Swales was fined 40 shillings and costs, in default one calendar month's imprisonment.
In a case which followed, the wife of the defendant in the previous case, Mary Ann Swales, preferred a charge against Thomas Mawdsley. Mrs. Swales stated that she lived in Tenterfield Street, and her sister was the landlady of the Painters' Arms. The witness alleged that while she was in the beerhouse on Wednesday night, Maudsley kicked her several times on the leg.
She then sent for her husband, and the assault in the previous case took place. In defence, witnesses were called who denied the assault took place.
The Bench dismissed the case.
Preston Herald 16th July 1890
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ON LICENSED PREMISES
PRESTON LANDLORD FINED FOR
PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS
Today, at Preston, Thomas Halstead, licensee of the Painters' Arms, High Street, was summoned for permitting drunkenness. Mr. Smith prosecuted.
W.S. Yardley stated that at about 10.55 on Saturday night, March 5th, he visited the defendant's premises with W.O. Hankinson, and on going into the 'snug' he saw four women sitting at a table, one of whom was drunk. The woman was before the court on March 7th, and was fined 5 shillings and costs for being drunk on licensed premises. When the attention of the landlord was called to the condition of the woman he replied that she was not drunk.
In court, the defendant admitted that the woman was drunk, but how she got on the premises he did not know. She did not go through the bar, or he would have seen her. The kitchen door must have been open, and she must have got in by that way. He had never seen this woman in his life, and did not know she was in the house, and as for serving her, he did not know anything about her until she was taken out through the bar.
In cross-examination, the defendant said that the door of which he spoke was a private door, and not for the use of ordinary customers. Ordinary customers would have to pass through the bar.
The defendant called Alice Knowles, who said she must have got into the snug through the kitchen, and she only went to see another woman. She had never had a drink in the Painters' Arms in her life, and had never been in the house before or since. She admitted having had drink, but not in the Painters' Arms.
Another witness named Mary Jane Kennedy said she saw Knowles in the lobby as she was going into the yard.
The Bench imposed a fine of 40 shillings and costs.
Lancashire Evening Post 18th March 1910
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ASSAULT WITH KNUCKLEDUSTERS IN PRESTON
Peter Swales was summoned for having assaulted Thomas Mawdsley, on Wednesday night last. Mr. Blackhurst appeared for the complainant, and the defendant was represented by Mr. P.H. Edelston.
The complainant, who had two black eyes, stated that he was in the Painters' Arms beerhouse, at the bottom of High Street. While there, the defendant's wife came in, and the complainant asked who she was looking for, but in reply she used some abusive language. The defendant next made his appearance in a very excited state. He jumped on the table, and then went up to the complainant, who was rather the worse for liquor, and, with knuckledusters on his fingers, he struck him several blows in the face.
The witness stated that he had never spoken to the defendant before the assault was committed.
For the defence, witnesses were called, who swore that the assault was a fair fight, and no knuckledusters were used.
The assault was considered proved, and Swales was fined 40 shillings and costs, in default one calendar month's imprisonment.
In a case which followed, the wife of the defendant in the previous case, Mary Ann Swales, preferred a charge against Thomas Mawdsley. Mrs. Swales stated that she lived in Tenterfield Street, and her sister was the landlady of the Painters' Arms. The witness alleged that while she was in the beerhouse on Wednesday night, Maudsley kicked her several times on the leg.
She then sent for her husband, and the assault in the previous case took place. In defence, witnesses were called who denied the assault took place.
The Bench dismissed the case.
Preston Herald 16th July 1890
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ON LICENSED PREMISES
PRESTON LANDLORD FINED FOR
PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS
Today, at Preston, Thomas Halstead, licensee of the Painters' Arms, High Street, was summoned for permitting drunkenness. Mr. Smith prosecuted.
W.S. Yardley stated that at about 10.55 on Saturday night, March 5th, he visited the defendant's premises with W.O. Hankinson, and on going into the 'snug' he saw four women sitting at a table, one of whom was drunk. The woman was before the court on March 7th, and was fined 5 shillings and costs for being drunk on licensed premises. When the attention of the landlord was called to the condition of the woman he replied that she was not drunk.
In court, the defendant admitted that the woman was drunk, but how she got on the premises he did not know. She did not go through the bar, or he would have seen her. The kitchen door must have been open, and she must have got in by that way. He had never seen this woman in his life, and did not know she was in the house, and as for serving her, he did not know anything about her until she was taken out through the bar.
In cross-examination, the defendant said that the door of which he spoke was a private door, and not for the use of ordinary customers. Ordinary customers would have to pass through the bar.
The defendant called Alice Knowles, who said she must have got into the snug through the kitchen, and she only went to see another woman. She had never had a drink in the Painters' Arms in her life, and had never been in the house before or since. She admitted having had drink, but not in the Painters' Arms.
Another witness named Mary Jane Kennedy said she saw Knowles in the lobby as she was going into the yard.
The Bench imposed a fine of 40 shillings and costs.
Lancashire Evening Post 18th March 1910
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ON SALE, Bridle BULL DOG PUP, 5 months old, by well-known prize-winner.
Apply Painters' Arms, High Street, Preston.
Preston Herald 7th March 1914
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ON SALE, Splendid Black PUG PUPPIES; also BRINDLE BULLDOG, 18 months, second at Goosnargh Show.
Apply, Long, Painters' Arms, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 10th February 1916
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PRESTON LICENSEE'S ERROR
SALE OF PORTETTE LEADS TO SUMMONS
Emma Bairstow, licensee of the Painters' Arms, High Street, Preston, was summoned at Preston today, for selling wine without an excise licence contrary to the Finance Act of 1910.
Mr. E.R. Booth, London, prosecuting on behalf of the Customs and Excise, said the offences related to August 28th and 30th last.
An Excise Officer stated that he and another officer called at the hotel on August 28th and order two 'ports,' for which they paid 10p. They called again two days later, and after having two more drinks each disclosed his identity, and pointed out that the defendant's licence entitled her to sell beer only, and not wine.
A Government analyst said the port contained 27.4 per cent proof spirit.
Mr. Hodgson, on behalf of the licensee, pleaded guilty, and said the offence had been committed inadvertently and innocently. He pointed out that on July 12th Mr. Bairstow took over the licence of the hotel, and on the following day the wife of the previous licensee told her she had better order some 'portette.'
The 'portette' ultimately arrived and when the two Excise Officers entered the bar, the defendant was convinced that when they asked for port, she told them that she was not allowed to sell wines but could sell 'portette.'Mr. Hodgson asked the magistrates to take into consideration the fact that if they recorded a conviction her career as a licensee would be automatically at an end.
After a short retirement the Bench decided not to record a conviction, but ordered her to pay 10 guineas.
Lancashire Evening Post 10th December 1926
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PRESTON LICENSEE'S ERROR
SALE OF PORTETTE LEADS TO SUMMONS
Emma Bairstow, licensee of the Painters' Arms, High Street, Preston, was summoned at Preston today, for selling wine without an excise licence contrary to the Finance Act of 1910.
Mr. E.R. Booth, London, prosecuting on behalf of the Customs and Excise, said the offences related to August 28th and 30th last.
An Excise Officer stated that he and another officer called at the hotel on August 28th and order two 'ports,' for which they paid 10p. They called again two days later, and after having two more drinks each disclosed his identity, and pointed out that the defendant's licence entitled her to sell beer only, and not wine.
A Government analyst said the port contained 27.4 per cent proof spirit.
Mr. Hodgson, on behalf of the licensee, pleaded guilty, and said the offence had been committed inadvertently and innocently. He pointed out that on July 12th Mr. Bairstow took over the licence of the hotel, and on the following day the wife of the previous licensee told her she had better order some 'portette.'
The 'portette' ultimately arrived and when the two Excise Officers entered the bar, the defendant was convinced that when they asked for port, she told them that she was not allowed to sell wines but could sell 'portette.'Mr. Hodgson asked the magistrates to take into consideration the fact that if they recorded a conviction her career as a licensee would be automatically at an end.
After a short retirement the Bench decided not to record a conviction, but ordered her to pay 10 guineas.
Lancashire Evening Post 10th December 1926
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A fine of 10 shillings was imposed on Edward Bairstow (29) of the Painters' Arms, Preston, for not displaying a Road Fund Licence on his car.
Lancashire Evening Post 6th September 1937
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Emma Bairstow, of the Painters' Arms, Starchhouse Square, Preston, was fined £2 at Preston Borough Court, for failing to screen a light.
(War-time measure)
Lancashire Evening Post 12th August 1940
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Joseph Cookson 30 years Retail Brewer
Mary Cookson 30 Wife
Ann Hardiker 20 ?
1851
1861
1871
Mary Dickinson 58 years Beerseller b. Leicester
Thomas Eccles 19 Son b. Preston
William Eccles 13 Son do
1881
George Eccles 40 years Beerseller b. Preston
Margaret Eccles 40 Wife do
James ? Eccles 17 Son do
George Eccles 14 Son do
Mary Anne Eccles 8 Daughter do
John Eccles 6 Son do
Ada Eccles 3 Daughter do
1891
William Woods 55 years Publican b. Preston
Alice Woods 52 Wife do
William Woods 20 Son do
1901
Thomas Hodgkinson 30 years Publican b. Preesall
Elizabeth Hodgkinson 28 Wife b. Broughton
1911
Martin Long 37 years Beerseller b.Tipperary
Margaret Long 38 Wife / Beerseller b. Preston
William Long 13 Son do
Winifred Long 7 Daughter do
Mary Josephine? Long 3 do do
Sarah Whittle 60 Mother-in-law do
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