PAINTERS' ARMS, High Street

   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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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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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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PLOUGH INN, Friargate

PLOUGH INN   #

115 Friargate
An extremely interesting website has been created by the current owners of the new Plau Inn, looking at the last 350 years of the premises' history. It's well worth a visit:
https://www.plau.co.uk/history

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MINE HOSTS:

1670                        Alderman Worden                        

1796                        John Leach  - 1796 Election expenditure here...£187. 0. 6d
1804                        Mrs. Leach
1810                        Richard Sharples

1812 - c.22             Simon Proctor   d. February 1822, see below.

1825                        Robert Hindman

1826                        William Hind

1833                        William Mossop
1837                        James Thornley     d. 21.10.1837 at Burton, Kendal, aged 44 years

pre-1838                 Richard Wilding

1839                        George Topham

1839 - 41                John Craven - believed to be born 1804, son of James and Nancy Craven. d.1845

1841 - 42                Henry Etherington    d. 13.1.1842 aged 43 years

1842                       Margaret Etherington 

1848 - 52                George Richardson

                                It is believed that there were 3 tenants after Richardson and before Taylor.

                                Property owned by David Anderton. 

1852 - 60                James Taylor
1861                       James Stirzaker

1861                       James Ferguson

1862 - 65               Thomas Walton       d. 

1865 (May)            Ann Walton

1865 - 68               Thomas Crane

1868 - 69               Joseph & Elizabeth Turner

1870                       Richard Waterhouse

1870 - 71               Robert Richardson

1871                      William Ireland

1873 - 74               William Beesley

1874 - 81               John Gregson

1882                      William Bradshaw

1883 - 90               John Harrison

1890 - 92               John Duckworth

1892                      Thomas Graham

1893 - 94               James Gradwell

1894 - 95              Ann Gavin

1895 - 96               Catherine Cheevers

1896                      Anthony Kelly

1897                      Mary Clitheroe

1897 - 98              J. Earnshaw

1898                     James Michael Fender

The "PLOUGH INN" was renamed as "HOTEL NATIONAL". I have a note that indicates that that

occurred around the turn of the century (1901 Census), but the Licensing Court Register indicates it as early as 1882.

Whatever, I'll repeat the licensee holders after the above date of 1898.

1899 - 1901          Michael Tommony

1901                     John Bullen

1902 - 04              Henry Atkinson

1907                     Michael Tommony

1910                     Mrs. Elizabeth Tommony
1911                     Jane Baldwin  -  BUT, see Census details at the foot of the page.

1913                     James McDonough

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Court Leet Records:

1670......Alderman Worden for seller stairs, pales, and sign post at the sign of the Plow .... amerced 1 shilling 

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The following were election expenses paid by Jno Watson, to John LEACH, Plough Inn, 1796:
To 4 days eating for the musicians on the canvas, at 1/6 per day   =  £1. 4. 0

9 musicians, 4 days at dinner at 1/- each  = £1.16. 0d

Liquor to above    =   £2. 4. 6d

11 days eating for Committee and attendance at 30/-     = £16. 10. 0d

Sundry liquor during the Poll, as per book £163. 6. 0d

On the Saturday before the taps were stopped  £2

TOTAL:   £187. 0. 6d
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Lancaster Gazette  31st March 1804
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DEATH:  On Thursday se'enight, aged 37 years,
Mr. Simon Proctor, formerly of the Plough
public-house, in Preston.
Lancaster Gazette  2nd March 1822 
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TO BE LET
And possession to be had on May-day Next.
THAT  well-accustomed PUBLIC-HOUSE, 
known by the sign of the "PLOUGH,"
together with the DRAM-SHOP attached, 
eligibly situated in Friargate, and well-adapted
for carrying on an extensive business.
The Taker may be accommodated with the Stock
and Fixtures at a fair valuation.
Apply on the Premises.

Preston Chronicle c. 1831

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PLOUGH  INN

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION

All that old-established and well-accustomed

INN or PUBLIC HOUSE, situate in Friargate,

known by the sign of "THE PLOUGH," in the

present occupation of William MOSSOP as

tenant thereof.

Preston Chronicle 20th April 1833

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The Court for the Relief of

Insolvent Debtors

RICHARD WILDING, formerly of Swarbrick Hall, Weeton, near Kirkham, Lancashire, Farmer; then of the Woolpack public house, Back Lane, Preston, Publican and Farmer, part of the same time carrying on business in co-partnership with Thomas Myerscough, as Hay Dealers; then of the 

PLOUGH INN, Preston, aforesaid, Publican only; and late in lodgings in Lancaster Road, in Preston, in no business.

Preston Chronicle 27th October 1838

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ROBBERY BY A SOLDIER
On Monday, at the Town Hall, a young man named William Arch, a soldier in the 44th Regiment of Foot, was charged with stealing a tin box and a sum of money, the property of George Topham, Innkeeper, of the Plough Inn, Friargate.
The prosecutor stated that early on the Friday night preceding, he went to bed, and there was in his trousers pockets, which he placed on the floor, a tin box, containing one pound nineteen shillings and sixpence in silver, three sovereigns and four half sovereigns. He got up again about eleven o'clock the same evening, and missing his money, followed the prisoner (who he has reason to suspect) to the Ram's Head public-house, in Gin Bow Entry; he met with him there and took him into custody.
On the way to the lock-up, the prisoner gave him the tin box, containing the sovereigns and half sovereigns, but the silver was gone; he asked to be forgiven, and admitted he was the thief. 
The prisoner was fully committed for trial.
Preston Chronicle   12th January 1839
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John Craven, beer-retailer, of Friargate, was charged with selling six penny-worth of rum, on the 25th January. Mr. F. Armstrong appeared in support of the information, and Mr. J. Armstrong for the defendant. The witnesses were Mr. McNaughton and Mr. Elney. They stated that on the evening in question, they went to the defendant's house, and after taking some ale, they enquired for some rum to be mixed with the ale, which was supplied to them without hesitation. 

Mr. Armstrong, having ably addressed the Bench for the defendant, called witnesses to show that the Excisemen gave a woman who was in the house the money to send out for the rum, and it was fetched purposely for him, without the defendant's knowledge. 

The case, having gone through, the magistrates consulted for a few moments, and the Mayor announced their decision for a conviction, in the mitigated penalty of £12.10s.0d, and costs.

Preston Chronicle  18th May 1839

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Preston Chronicle  18th January 1840
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Preston Chronicle  26th June 1841

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Preston Chronicle  25th July 1840

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DESERTING A FAMILY

ENOCH ETHERINGTON, who is employed

at the Plough Inn, Friargate, a house well-known to

the police as a disreputable one, was on Wednesday

last committed from the Town Hall to the House of

Correction, for a month, on a charge of deserting 

his family.

Preston Chronicle 22nd January 1842

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 Preston Chronicle - 26 March 1842

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Preston Chronicle  2nd October 1852
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Valuable freehold property in Preston
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
by Mr. FARNWORTH, at the Plough Inn,
Friargate, on Tuesday 11th April 1854 at 7.30pm
LOT 1.    All that old and well-accustomed FREEHOLD
PUBLIC HOUSE, situate at the top of Friargate Brow,
in Preston, known by the sign of the "Plough Inn,"
together with the cottage adjoining. There is a large
Vault connected with the Public House, which is doing
a first-rate business.
Mr. Taylor, the present occupier, will show the premises.

Preston Chronicle 1st April 1854

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Preston Chronicle  4th July 1857
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Preston Chronicle  23rd February 1861 

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AN UNRULY DOMINO PLAYER
A young man, named Patrick Hobin, was charged
with assaulting a man named Bamber, and P.C. Bell. 

On the previous night he went into the Plough Inn,
Friargate, where he wanted to have a game at dominoes.
Being refused the use of the dominoes, he went out of 
the house, but soon returned, and finding the door
closed, burst it open and went into the house. 

He then commenced kicking and abusing Bamber, who
was in the house at the time. P.C. Bell was called in, when 
the prisoner began to kick him also.

Fined 40s and costs for assaulting Bamber, and 10s for
assaulting the policeman.

Preston Chronicle  1st February 1862

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Bolton Chronicle – 20th September 1862

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"AMONG THE SPIRITS"
Edgar Lofthouse, a young man, was charged at the
police court with stealing a quantity of whiskey from
the Plough Inn, Friargate. Sarah Hollin said she was
at the Plough Inn on Monday night, when she saw the 
prisoner in the bar. When he went into the house he 
was quite sober, but when he left he was in a state of
intoxication. He could not have become so inebriated
from the liquor he had paid for, as he only had one
glass of beer, that he ordered and paid for. 

Mr. Walton, the landlord of the house, said that from
information he had received on the night in question,
he went into the barn, and found some whiskey running
from a keg, in consequence of which he had lost about 
a gallon of the coveted liquor.

As soon as he had ascertained the cause he sent for
a police officer, who eventually took the prisoner into
custody. The prisoner, who pleaded guilty to the charge,
was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment with hard labour.

Preston Chronicle 9th January 1864

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Preston Herald   4th May 1867
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Preston Herald   11th April 1868
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"ILLICIT STILL"  CASE

Preston Chronicle 30th May 1868

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 Preston Herald  30th May 1868
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Preston Chronicle 22nd February 1869

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 Preston Herald   27th August 1870
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OFFENDING BEERSELLER

William Ireland, landlord of the Plough Inn, Friargate, was summoned at the instance of Police Detectives Charnley and Dawson, for selling beer during prohibited hours, on Sunday August 6th. The defendant was fined 20 shillings and costs.

Preston Chronicle  19th August 1871

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Preston Chronicle  25 April 1874

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Preston Chronicle  28th November 1874

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Preston Herald – 25th August 1875

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Preston Chronicle  5th February 1876

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Preston Herald   9th February 1876
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Preston Herald – 22nd July 1876 

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Preston Chronicle  9th November 1878

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 Preston Chronicle  3rd September 1881

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Preston Chronicle  17 February 1883 

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Preston Herald   23rd December 1896
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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

John Craven                        37 years                          Innkeeper

Agnes Craven                     35                                   Wife

Nancy Craven                     12                                   Daughter

Margaret Craven                  3                                    Daughter                     

Mary Craven                       10 months                       Daughter

1851

George Richardson              37 years                         Publican                         b. Preston

Charlotte Richardson           21                                  Wife                               b. Knightsbridge

Harriet Mary Richardson      1                                    Daughter                                     do

George Mayor Richardson   3 months                        Son                                             do

1861

James Ferguson                  41 years                          Lic. Vict.                       b. Wigton, Cumberland

Anna ? Ferguson                38                                   Wife                              b. Cockerham

Susannah Ferguson             11                                   Daughter                       b. Liverpool

John Ferguson                      9                                   Son                                          do

Robert Ferguson                  8                                    Son                              b. Preston

Joseph Ferguson                  6                                    Son                                       do

Mary Ferguson                    4                                    Daughter                                do

Margret Ferguson                2                                    Daughter                               do

1871

Robert Richardson             60 years                          Publican                        b. Preston

Jane Richardson                 34                                      ?                                       ?

William Tyson                    72                                   Spade Labourer            b. Boston, Lincs.

1881

John Gregson                     45 years                          Innkeeper                 b. Walton-le-dale

Elizabeth Gregson               55                                  Wife                               b. Farington

Robert Gregson                  15                                  Son                                b. Walton-le-dale

Maggie Gregson                 17                                   Daughter                                      do

1891

John Harrison                     62 years                          Publican                        b. Much Hoole

Mary A. Harrison               61                                   Wife                             b. Preston

Anne Harrison                    14                                   Grand-daughter                    do

Ellen Thompson                  19                                  Grand-daughter                     do

Mary J. Thompson             15                                   Grand-daughter                    do

1901  (Indicated the "Hotel National")

John Bullen                        31 years                              ?                               b. Preston

Margaret A. Bullen            29                                    Wife                                       do

Aloyisius Bullen                  7                                     Son                                        do

John Bullen                        6                                      Son                                        do

William Bullen                    1                                      Son                                        do

1911

Jane Baldwin                      38 years,  widow.      Servant to Licensed Victualler   b. India

Thomas Tipping had been the landlord of the Roast Beef Tavern, but in the census he is shown at that address, but shown as 'Manager of Public House'.  I believe that he was managing the Plough Inn, so until I find otherwise I'll put the details on here:

1911

Thomas Tipping               47 years                   Manager of Public House    b.  Preston

Anne Tipping                   47                                   Wife                               b. Manchester

Mary Francis Tipping      21                        Daughter  /                                b. Preston

John Tipping                    19                               Son  /  Invoice Clerk                   do

Elizabeth Tipping            17                         Daughter / Student                            do

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