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Wednesday, 29 July 2020

SEVEN STARS BEERHOUSE   #
Pottery Hill, off Canal Street

Preston Chronicle   6th January 1855

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

PET DOGS, Green Street

PET DOGS   #
1 Green Street (North)
Green Street was a part of what is now Walker Street.
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MINE HOSTS:
1858                        Robert Moxham
1861                        John Smith
1862                        Hannah Smith
1865                        Mrs. Betsy Simpson
1869 - 71                Joseph Potter
1873 - 76                Richard Moss
1876                        Michael Maloney
1875                        James Moss
1877                        Michael Maloney
1880                        James Parker
1881 - 83                George Armstrong - Wine Licence granted in 1883.
1884                        Thomas Rooney
1884 - 90                George Armstrong
1890                        Catherine Armstrong
1891 - 92                Thomas Parker
1892                        John McGinn
1892 - 93                Patrick Gorman
1893 - 95                Bridget McGinn
25th September 1895.  The licence was surrendered on a licence being granted to the Selbourne Hotel.
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Preston Chronicle  12th June 1858
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Preston Chronicle  11th December 1861
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Preston Chronicle  4th January 1862
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Preston Guardian  28th January 1865
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Preston Chronicle  25th February 1865
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Preston Chronicle 16th October 1869
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ASSAULTING A POLICE CONSTABLE
Joseph POTTER, landlord of the Pet Dogs Inn, 
Walker Street, on remand, was summoned for assaulting
 P.C. Dawson on Friday last.

Potter was having a quarrel with his wife, when
Dawson
interfered. Potter struck him and they had a 
struggle together, during which they struck each
other several times.

The Bench dismissed the case.
Preston Chronicle  1st July 1871
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BREACH OF LICENSING ACT
Richard Moss, landlord of the Pet Dogs beerhouse,
corner of Snow Hill and Walker Street, was
summoned for a breach of the Licensing Act.
P.S. Byrns said that on the night of 15th February,
he was on duty in Walker Street, and that shortly
before 1 o'clock he saw two women go into the
beerhouse named, and come out with a quart of
beer. He went to the landlady and told her what 
he had seen, but she denied it.

In court it was said that the defendant was having 
a little jollification with some friends in the house in
the same street, and that the defendant had sent for 
some beer from his own house.

Moss admitted the offence in court, and was fined
20 shillings plus costs.
Preston Chronicle 1st March 1873
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SALE BY AUCTION
On the 4th May 1875

LOT 2     ALL those seven freehold MESSUAGES or
DWELLING-HOUSES, situate at the corner of Snow Hill, 
Green Street, and Vicar Street, Preston, and one of which
dwelling-houses is used as a BEER-HOUSE, and called
or known by the name of the "PET DOGS," and is
occupied by James Moss, as tenant.
Preston Chronicle  24th April 1875
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Preston Chronicle  27th May 1876
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Preston Chronicle  21st February 1880
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Preston Chronicle  29th May 1880
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Preston Chronicle  7th May 1881
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Preston Chronicle  19th September 1881
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 Preston Chronicle  12th March 1887
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Preston Chronicle  19th March 1887
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Preston Chronicle  16th April 1887
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BANKRUPTCY
John McGinn, Pet Dogs Inn, Green Street, late
of the Baths Hotel, Saul Street, both Preston, Lancashire.
Innkeeper.
Huddersfield Daily Chronicle   11th June 1892
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Preston Herald   2nd September 1893
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Receiving Order: Friday June 10th 1896 - John McGinn,
Pet Dogs, Preston.
London Gazette    11th June 1896
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CENSUS RETURNS
1861
John Smith                       51 years                    Beerhouse Keeper                     b. Preston
Hannah Smith                  48                              Wife                                                   do
Sarah Maria Smith           12                              Daughter                                   b. Manchester
Thomas William Smith       9                               Son                                          b. Preston
Henry Smith                    58                              Brother / Cotton Spinner                   do
Betty Smith                     44                              Sister-in-law / Cotton Spinner   b. Lytham
Elizabeth Ann Smith          7                              Niece                                        b. Preston
Mary Jane Smith               4                              Niece                                        b. Australia
Sarah Ellen Smith              1                              Niece                                                do
John Billington                 17                              Nephew                                    b. Preston
Isabella Billington             15                              Niece                                                do
Benjamin Billington          13                              Nephew                                             do
Henry Smith and his family had just arrived back from Australia.

1871
Joseph Potter                  33 years                     Beerseller                                  b. Leyland
Ann Potter                      31                              Wife                                          b. Walton-le-dale
Margaret Potter               3                               Daughter                                   b. Preston

1881
George Armstrong           28 years                    Publican                                    b. Ireland
Kate Armstrong               24                             Wife                                                 do
Mary Armstrong               2                               Daughter                                  b. Preston
Bridget Armstrong           50                              Mother                                     b. Ireland
Catherine Armstrong        21                              Sister ??                                            do

1891
Thomas Parker                25 years                    Beerseller                                  b. Farington
Mary Parker                   32                              Wife                                         b. Ormskirk
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ODDFELLOWS' ARMS, Park Road

ODDFELLOWS' ARMS    #
88  (later 112)  Park Road
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MINE HOSTS:
1838     See advert below.
1839                      William Seward    - owned by Seth Walmsley
1845                      Ann Lawrenson    - owner Seth Walmsley.
1853                      Robert Smith
1859                         ?    Lund
1861                      Mary Annlington  (Darlington?) -  see Census data.
1869                      J. Gaskell
1871                      Thomas Gaskell
1877 - 79              John Gaskell
1879                     James Brown
1881                      John Sumner
1882                      Richard Tommony
1882                      John Duckworth
1883 - 84              John Coupe
1884                      Thomas Bretherton
1884 - 85              John Knowles
1885 - 86              Robert Blezzard
1886                      William Saul
1886 - 89               John Belger   -  . Believed to be the first former P.N.E. player to run a public      house. Many more were to follow.  Information from Ian Rigby, official P.N.E. Historian.
1889 - 90              James W. Parkinson
1890                      James Cottam
1890                      William Mounsey
1890                      John Mounsey
1890 - 91               William Henry Fielding
1891                      Thomas Smith
1892                      David Whittle
1892                      Thomas Hayes
1893                      Samuel Bowler
1894 - 95              Richard Caunce
1895                      James Howarth
1895 - 97              William Kellett
1897                      John Henry Jones
1897                      William Robert Jackson
1898                      Mary Clitheroe
1898                      Richard Hunter
1898                      William Kellett
1899                      George Cookson -  owned by the Wingfield Silverwell Brewery Co Ltd.
1900                      George Smith
1900                      William Henry Swindells
1901                      Albert and Elizabeth Banham
1904                      John Harrison
1907  ?                  Thomas and Agnes Wilson
1907                      Mary Grace Atkinson  -  owned by the Manchester Brewery Co. Ltd.
1910 - 11              Ralph Coupe
1913 - 24              John Hall
1926 - 27              Bertha A. Sharples
1932                     Walter Lynch
1933                     Mr and Mrs Moulding
1936 - 44             George David Russell
1948                     George E. Walker
1960                     Dobbs  ?
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TO BE LET
With Immediate Possession
All that well-accustomed BEERSHOP known by
the sign of the "Oddfellows' Arms" situate near
the Park Church, Park Road, Preston, together
with the Stabling, Brewhouse, excellent cellaring,
and other conveniences thereto belonging.
The above premises are well calculated for
carrying on an extensive business.
For further particulars enquire on the premises.
Preston Chronicle  1st December 1838
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Preston Chronicle  23rd February 1861
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COMFORTABLE LODGINGS for two respectable men.
Oddfellows' Arms, 112 Park Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   28th March 1901
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GOOD Beer and Wine House to be let.
Apply:  Oddfellows' Arms, 112, Park Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post  20th July 1901
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ODDFELLOWS' ARMS, Park Road.
To be Let:  Licensed for Billiards.
Apply on Premises.
Lancashire Evening Post   12th February 1902
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The Oddfellows' Arms, Park Road, owned by the Manchester Brewery Co., Ltd., tenanted by Mary Grace Atkinson, Inspector Clayton spoke of the house as being fairly clean throughout and in good repair. There were no convictions, but since 1900 there had been nine transfers. This house had more transfers than any other house in the town.
According to the landlord, the house did business to the extent of four barrels, six dozen pint bottles, and twelve dozen half-pint bottles of beer.
Mr. Blackhurst, for the landlord: 'The present tenant had certainly improved the house considerably, and that the fact that there had been so many transfers since 1900 was one of the weakest objections to the licence so far put forward at the Sessions."
Lancashire Evening Post   14th February 1907
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To Be Let, Large Shop and Workroom, 47 Meadow Street,
available for tailor or any other business requiring plenty of room.
Apply:  J. Wilson, Oddfellows' Arms, Park Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post   25th June 1909
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Preston Herald   8th March 1913
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Lancashire Evening Post  1st February 1938
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CENSUS RETURNS
1861
Mary Annlington                    64 years                  Beerseller                  b. Galgate
 (Darlington?)

1871   
Thomas Gaskell                     40 years                  Beerhouse keeper      b. Bailey
Margaret Gaskell                   42                           Wife                          b. Blackburn
William Gaskell                      18                           Son                           b. Preston
Thomas Gaskell                     15                           Son                                     do
Mary Gaskell                          8                            Daughter                             do
Edward Gaskell                      4                            Son                                     do
Edward Benson                     68                 Boarder / Retired Joiner       b. London, Middlesex

1881 
John Sumner                          35 years                  Beerseller                  b. Preston
Alice Sumner                         35                            Wife                                 do

1891
William H. Fielding                38 years                   Beerseller                  b. Todmorden
Martha Fielding                     23                            Wife                          b. Salford
Arthur Fielding                       2                              Son                                   do
Florence Fielding                   1 month                    Daughter                   b. Preston

1901
Albert Banham                     28 years                    House Painter            b. Manchester
Elizabeth Banham                 29                             Wife                                     do
Edith Banham                        3                              Daughter                              do

1911
Ralph Coupe                       30 years                    Publican / Beerseller  b. Accrington
Ann Coupe                         27                             Wife                          b. Longton 
Dorothy Ann Coupe           11 months                  Daughter                   b. Preston
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Saturday, 4 July 2020

NEW COCK INN, New Cock Yard

NEW COCK INN   #
New Cock Yard
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Photo; Courtesy of Glenn Woolley - www.closedpubs.co.uk
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MINE HOSTS:
1810 - 28              William Ascroft
1829                      Edward Bennett
1829 - 32              Thomas Jump
1833 - 35               Samuel Wood
1835 - 36               James Scott Dalgliesh
1836                      James Hall  -  came from the 'Horse Shoe Inn' Church Street.
1836 - 37              Thomas Hall   - see marriage notice below, dated 2.7.1836
1840                      William B. Williams
1840                      William Hoggarth
1841                      Hugh Bibby
1841 - 43              John Machell
1844 - 45              James Fowler
1851 - 61              Jane Lancaster
1864                      Edward Blacoe (Blackoe)
1864                      Jonathan Westray  -  Although the licence was transferred from Blacoe to Westray, it isn't clear whether the latter actually took over, or, if he did, for how long.   [Preston Chronicle 6.8.1864]
1864 - 69              George Marginson
1869                      John Crook
1871 - 77              John Rostron  (Rawsthorne [in a court case!])
1877 - 83              Benjamin Brooks    - In 1883 Brooks's licence was objected to.
1883 - 1902          Nathan Mather   - Ironically, Mather, who took over the licence from 
       Brooks, had had his licence objected to whilst he was at the "Arkwright's Arms"
1902 - 1917         Thomas Turner
1921 - 31              Joseph Wilson
1932                     Henry Pimley
1936 - 37             Elizabeth Ann Pimley (Pimbley)
1940                    Annie Preston
1941 - 47             Alfred Clement(s)
1948                    John Gardner
1952 - 66             Richard Sumner
Early 1970s         Brian and Barbara Moor(e)
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Preston Chronicle   9th April 1831
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TO BE LET
BY PRIVATE TREATY
ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC
HOUSE, called the "NEW COCK", Preston,
together with the Brewhouse, Stabling for between 
30 and 40 horses, and other appurtenances to the
said INN or Public House.
Possession may be had on the 1st May next.

Apply at the office of SOUTHWARD and ASCROFT,
Solicitors, New Cock Yard, Preston; or to
Mr. WILLAM ASCROFT, Walton's Parade, Preston
Preston Chronicle 2nd February 1833
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Preston Chronicle  22nd June 1833
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ASSAULT
On Monday last, Mr. Samuel Wood, of the New Cock
Inn, appeared at the Town Hall, to answer a summons
alleging an assault on John Beardswood.

The complainant said that on Thursday, the first day
of polling, he was at the bottom of New Cock Yard, 
when Mr. Wood came up to him, and without 
provocation on his part, struck him with a stick
and broke his arm.

A party of the Blues, whose principal rendez-vous
was in the Cock Yard, said he came up to him and
severely kicked and struck him, threatening to kill
him - so that for some time he was insensible.

A woman who lived close by said she saw the defendant
going away from the spot, but did not see the blow struck.

Several witnesses were examined for the defence, but
did not disprove the fact sworn to, and the defendant was
bound over to answer the charge at the Sessions.
Preston Chronicle  17th January 1835
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J. S. DALGLIESH
(Late of Cannon Street, Preston, Draper and Teal Dealer)
BEGS to announce to the Inhabitants of Preston, the
neighbourhood and the Public in general, that he has taken
and entered upon
THE NEW COCK INN
In Fishergate, where, he hopes by attention and judicious
management of the above well-established Inn, to merit 
a share of the public support.

P.S.  Good accomodation for Travellers.
Excellent Stabling, and a steadt Ostler.
GIGS and SADDLE HORSES let out to hire.
Preston Chronicle  14th February 1835
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Preston Chronicle  25th June 1836
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Preston Chronicle  2nd July 1836
Thomas Hall isn't necessarily the landlord - 
he could be the son of the landlord? 
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COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS
James Scott Dalgliesh, formerly of Cannon Street,
Preston, linen and woollen draper, and tea and coffee
dealer; then of the New Cock, Cock Yard, Fishergate ,
Preston, aforesaid, in no business.
Preston Chronicle  15th October 1836
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Preston Chronicle  10th September 1842
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 Lancashire Evening Post  26th February 1900
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 Lancashire Evening Post  24th September 1929
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 Lancashire Evening Post  30th December 1929
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 Lancashire Evening Post  27th July 1945
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HISTORY OF THE 
NEW  COCK  INN
By J. H. SPENCER
Preston Herald  26th September 1941
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Lancashire Evening Post  4th July 1961
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PULL DOWN MY OLD PUB -
EX-LANDLORD

Lancashire Evening Post
Wednesday 25th January 1978
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Preston Chronicle  28th March 1840
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Preston Chronicle  13th June 1840
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Preston Chronicle  5th June 1841
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Preston Chronicle  13th August 1842
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Preston Chronicle  28th October 1843
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Preston Chronicle  15th March 1851
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Preston Chronicle  28th February 1852
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Preston Chronicle 15th January 1853
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Preston Chronicle  23rd April 1864
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Preston Chronicle  27th August 1864
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Preston Chronicle  3rd September 1864
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Preston Chronicle  21st January 1865
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 Preston Chronicle  11th March 1865
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Preston Chronicle  18th March 1865
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 Preston Chronicle  28th April 1866
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Preston Chronicle  11th May 1867
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Preston Chronicle  14th December 1867
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Preston Chronicle  28th August 1869
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Preston Chronicle  1st March 1873
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Preston Chronicle  3rd June 1876
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 Preston Chronicle  31st March 1877
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 Preston Chronicle  11th October 1879
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Preston Chronicle  26th June 1880
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 Benjamin Brooks, landlord from 1877 - 1883
Many thanks to the family for this image, believed to be from the time of his occupancy here.
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Preston Chronicle  25th August 1883
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Preston Chronicle  13th September 1890
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Preston Chronicle  24th December 1892
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FOR SALE, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, the
Excellent FULLY-LICENSED FREE PUBLIC HOUSE,
known as  
"THE NEW COCK INN"
NEW COCK YARD
FISHERGATE, PRESTON
with the Brewhouse, Garages, Offices, Yard
and Premises thereto belonging.

A capital trade is carried on, and the premises, which are
freehold and free from ground rent, are situate in the heart
of the town and adjacent to Fishergate, the main thoroughfare.

For particulars apply
OSWALD A. GOODIER, Solicitor
10 Chapel Street, Preston
Tel No.  945
Lancashire Evening Post  23rd September 1929
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FIRING UP FOR CHRISTMAS?
Joseph Wilson (50) New Cock Inn, Preston,
was fined 5s. at Preston today for allowing his chimney to be on fire at 6.20pm on Sunday 1st inst. It was stated that soot fell
into Fishergate and caused annoyance to people.
Mr. H. Fazackerley, for Wilson, suggested that the defendant was firing up for Christmas.
Lancashire Evening Post   30th December 1929 
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 Lancashire Evening Post  23rd September 1931
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 Behind the steps to the rear part of the Inn is the coop where the cocks were housed.
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http://mail.aol.com/38252-111/aim-6/en-gb/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=6040&folder=Inbox&partId=3
 Taken from a Preston Guardian in the 1940's
It shows the landlord, Richard 'Dick' Sumner, inspecting
the enclosure for cocks used in cock-fighting.

It was rumoured locally that when the inn was demolished to make way for Boots the Chemist, there was still a Cock-pit 
on the first floor of the pub - as was this enclosure.

You'll recognise the landlord from the other article about him higher up this page.
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Hugh Bibby                       20 years                        Publican
Elizabeth Bibby                 20                                 Wife

1851
Jane Lancaster                  60 years                         Lic. Vict.                   b. Myerscough
William Lancaster             36                                  Son                           b. Goosnargh
Elizabeth Lancaster           27                                  Daughter                   b. Winmarleigh
John Lancaster                 22                                  Son                           b. Broughton
Letitia Lancaster               18                                  Daughter                   b. Barton

1861
Jane Lancaster                 69 years                         Innkeeper                  b. Myerscough
John Lancaster                 31                                  Son                           b. Broughton
Ann Brown                      36                                  Daughter                   b. Broughton
William Brown                  6                                   Grand-son                 b. Preston

1871
John Rostron                   55 years                          Innkeeper                 b. Freckleton
Eliza Rostron                   45                                   Wife                         b. Burscough
Mary Rostron                  20                                   Daughter                  b. Preston
John Henry Rostron         18                                   Son                                    do
Charles Rostron               15                                   Son                                    do
Maria Rostron                  12                                  Daughter                             do
Charlotte Rostron              8                                   Daughter                             do
Amelia Rostron                 4                                    Daughter                            do

1881
    Still to be traced, but the following has been received from a family member as the probable household:

Benjamin Brooks              Head          b. 1846 in Blackburn
Hannah Brooks                Wife                1847 in Over Darwen
Martha Alice Brooks       Daughter          1869 in Ashton-on-Ribble
Sarah Brooks                     do                 1871 in Preston  (She died in 1874)
Clara Brooks                     do                  1872 in Preston
James Brooks                   Son                 1874 in Preston
Benjamin Brooks                do                 1880 in Preston

1891
Nathan Mather               47 years                           Publican                   b. Blackpool ?
Alice Mather                  40                                    Wife                         b. Chipping
Thomas Heap                18                                     Step-son / Barman   b. Preston
Mary Alice Heap           15                                     Step-daughter                   do

1901
Nathan Mather               54 years / Widower         Publican                    b. Blackrod ?
Thomas Heap                 28                                   Step-son                   b. Preston

1911
Thomas Turner               63 years                          Publican                    b. Chipping
Ann Turner                     61                                   Wife                         b. Liverpool
Alice Turner                   37                                    Daughter                  b. Preston
Esther Turner                 31                                    Daughter                  b. Blackburn
Isabella Turner               26                                    Daughter                           do
Henry Turner                 24                           Son / Engineer's Pattern     b. Preston
                                                                                              Maker
Thomas Turner              34                           Son / Electrical Tool Maker        do
Helen Turner                 34                                    Daughter-in-law                 do
Esther Jeffery                20                                    Niece / Milliner         b. Morecambe
Frederick Turner            7                                    Grandson                  b. Preston
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