SHAKESPEARE TAVERN, Strait Shambles

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1  Strait Shambles

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The close-proximity of the "Shakespeare Tavern" and
 Lang's "Swan With Two Necks" can be seen here.
'Strait' means 'narrow' in Strait Shambles.
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The Shakespeare was the rear portion of the ancient
Mitre Tavern, with the addition of the bow-front that
can be seen here.

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MINE HOSTS:

1818 - 25              Richard Sharples     d. 21st August 1853, aged 83 years.

  ??                       Thomas Alker Wrigley    b. 30.3.1791 Salmesbury.  d. Jan. 1864, Preston. 72 years    1830 - 40              Thomas Hind(e)  m. 15.5.1838 to Sarah Dickinson, Lancaster.   d. 25th July 1840 aged 42 years.

1841 - 42              Thomas Buxton

1842                      Thomas Pickburn

1842 - 44               James Leigh

1844 - 46               Mary Ann Anderton

1847                      Thomas Gerrard

1849 - 51              John Worsley

1853                     Richard Lancaster - son of Mrs. Lancaster, landlady of the New Cock Inn at the time. Also seen as 'Mr. J. Lancaster'.  She also had a son 'John'.

1854                      Edward Blackoe

1857                      George Snape

1860                      John Green

1860 - 61              William Hayton

1865 - 66              John Lancaster - 

1866 - 67              William Whalley (Walling)

1867                      Henry Sellers

1867 - 68              Francis and Sarah Mansley

1868                      Charles Henry Gillett

1869 - 71              George Bateman

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Preston Chronicle  17th March 1821

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PEDESTRIANISM

A person of the name of Robert Skipper, of pedestrian

notoriety, commenced on Monday last, the arduous task

of walking 50 miles a day, for twelve successive days,

Sunday excepted. He starts every morning about five 

o'clock, on the other side of Lancaster, and walks to the

Shakespeare Tavern in this town, where he breakfasts,

and returns northwards soon afterwards. Yesterday was 

the fifth day of his performance, and he appears to be 

as little fatigued as on completion of the first day of his

arduous undertaking. He confidently asserts that he could 

travel on foot 60 miles a day for 12 days together.

He is about 46 years of age, is about 5' 10" high, and of

a muscular, though rather slender build. He is said to have

excelled most of the celebrated pedestrians in the kingdom,

and we can only add that he depends solely, for the reward 

of his labour, on the contributions of a generous public.

Preston Chronicle 11th February 1832

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Preston Chronicle  14th July 1832

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Preston Chronicle  29th April 1837

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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

On Wednesday 7th February 1838, at

seven o'clock in the evening, at the House

of Mr. Hinde, the Shakespeare Tavern.

TWENTY-FIVE SHARES in the

PRESTON STEAM SAWING COMPANY.

For further particulars apply to Mr. CORRY,

Jordan Street, Preston.

Preston Chronicle 3rd February 1838

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MARRIAGE:  On the 15th May 1838, at 

Lancaster, Mr. Thomas Hinde of the 

Shakespeare Tavern, Preston, to Miss.

Dickenson of Lancaster.

Blackburn Standard  23rd May 1838

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 Preston Chronicle – 18th December 1841

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COURSING:  The Lytham, Fleetwood, and Clifton meeting, open to members of the coursing clubs in England, Ireland, and Scotland, we hear will be held on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of this month, over the manor of Thomas Clifton, Esq., at Lytham. The subscriptions are £5. 5s. towards expenses. There will be 64 dogs, and consequently the stakes will amount altogether to the noble sum of £320. 

Wednesday next is the day on which the dogs will be drawn, on which occasion dinner will be on the table, at Mr. Buxton's, Shakespeare Hotel, Preston, at 2 o'clock.

Preston Chronicle   19th February 1842

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 Preston Guardian – 5th October 1844

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 Preston Chronicle – 26th October 1844

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Preston Pilot – 14th November 1846

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Preston Chronicle  10th April 1847

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Preston Chronicle   27th August 1847

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SHAKESPERE  INN

JOHN  WORSLEY

BEGS to acquaint his friends, and the public generally, that he has entered upon the SHAKESPEARE INN, Strait Shambles, Market Place, where he trusts, by keeping at all times a good tap of HOME-BREWED ALE, and the best qualities of WINES, SPIRITS, LONDON and DUBLIN PORTER, Etc., to receive and to merit their commands.

The house is fitted up with every regard to the comfort and convenience of his guests.

Preston Chronicle   24th November 1849

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Preston Chronicle   1st December 1849

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SALE OF FURNITURE, AT THE "SHAKESPEARE INN"

PRESTON.

MR. VALLET

WILL SELL BY AUCTION

At the Shakespeare Inn, Preston, on Wednesday 5th December 1849, at one o'clock prompt.

A Number of Useful Articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising mahogany Chairs and Tables, Drawers, four-post and other Bedsteads, painted Wash-tables, Dressing Do,; Toilet Services, Marseilles Quilts, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, and many other valuable Articles of surplus Furniture. Also four prime Goose Feather BEDS.

Nov.  30th 1849

Preston Chronicle   1st December 1849

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Preston Chronicle  15th January 1853

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The Morning Post (London) 11th October 1860

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CHARLES GILLETT

SHAKESPEARE INN

MARKET PLACE

NB. A LARGE CLUB ROOM TO LET.

Preston Chronicle  25th April 1868

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Preston Chronicle  9th May 1868

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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

Thomas Buxton                        35 years                         Publican

Sarah Buxton                           30                                  Wife

1851 

John Worsley                           46 years                         Innkeeper                   b. Bolton

Mary Worsley                          47                                  Wife                                   do

Martha Worsley                       19                                   Daughter                   b. Preston

James Worsley                         16                                   Son                                    do

Sarah Worsley                         13                                   Daughter                             do

Mary Worsley                          11                                   Daughter                            do

John Worsley                            6                                    Son                                    do

Esther Vallet                            10                             Visitor / Scholar                       do

Alice Kellet                             20                               House Servant               b. Woodplumpton                                                           

1861

William Hayton                       44 years                          Innkeeper                   b. Carlisle

Margery Hayton                     34                                    Wife                          b. Wigan

William Hayton                       15                                    Son                            b. Preston

Edward? Hayton                    15                                    Son                                    do

Amelia Hayton                         7                                     Daughter                            do

Emma Hayton                          9                                     Daughter                            do

Edmund Hayton                       5                                     Son                                    do

1871

George Bateman                    59 years                          Printer         b. Burton-in-Kendal     

Margaret Bateman                 66                                    Wife                       b. Preston

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DOG AND PARTRIDGE, Friargate

DOG AND PARTRIDGE  #

44 Friargate

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The date over the front entrance is 1772.

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MINE HOSTS:

1772   The sign over the door says that it first opened in this year, but I think it's probable that there was an earlier Dog and Partridge on the same site. See notes below, written by an amateur Military Historian.

1812 - 25             Thomas Charnley

1825 - 33             William Parkinson

1841 - 47             John Wilding

1851                     Richard Watson

1852 - 54             John Fisher Smith

1857 - 61             Mary Ann Anderton

1861 - 69             John Rigg Foley

1871 - 73             Hugh Breakell

1877 - 80             Robert Milner

1880 - 85             Ralph Melling

1885 - 92             Dorothy Margaret Melling

1892 - 94             William Henry Yates

1894 - 96             William Bradshaw

1896 - 1901         Thomas Foster

1901 - 04             Walter Holden

1907                     John Thomas Rhodes

1910                     Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes
1911                    Joseph Masheter (Mashiter)
1913                    John McLaughlin

1917 - 22             Mrs. Sarah McLaughlin
1925                    James Preston          d. 29.4.1925

1925 - 36             Mrs. Ada Annie Preston
1937 - 38             John W. Bebb

1940                    Henry Holmes

1944                    Joe Laws

1948                    Henry Lonsdale

1952 - 57            John Cedric Iddon
1980's to about 2014  Ronnie Fitzpatrick

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A former Professional Soldier, who is interested in local military history, wrote the following about the 

'Dog and Partridge':

"As you look around the interior, one notices the military plaques and memorabilia

on display, although mostly modern, the military connection can be traced a lot 

further back.

The pub was occupied by Jacobite Soldiers during their occupation of the town in 1715, 

during the Jacobite uprising, the arrival of the Government Army under General's

Carpenter and Will's, resulted in the 'Battle of Preston' (the last battle ever fought

on English soil). #

The inn was almost certainly looted by the victors after the battle, a fact borne out by

a partial report of a certain Cornett Leake of Wynn's Regiment of Dragoons.

He states, "After our force secured the towne, I was posted with my troop to 

the Fryar's Lane Barr standing to the north of the towne, where my Captain

charged me with the task of obtaining victuals and supplies from the taverns

to our rear, which of late had surrendered 30 rebels, fully armed".

The note to be presented to the innkeepers was composed thus:

"Sir,  Give the bearer instantly ten bushels of Oates and

Goodly Victuals, for the use of Cavalry quartered at the

Barr, under paine of Military Execution."

BY ORDER - THE COMPANY OF FORAGE.

My superior stressed also, that all measures must be pursued to gain forage. 

I carried out my duty, with a sergeant and four troopers  who entertained the

task with great zeal, and who with force of arms, did break open doores and 

clossetts in search of chattles of value, after which we partook of good mead

and bread.

#  NB. There have been three Battles of Preston. This one was the 3rd and last,

and should not be confused with the Civil War Battle of 1648.

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Preston Chronicle 6th August 1842

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INDEPENDENT UNITED ORDER OF MECHANICS

A lodge of this Order will, we understand, be opened on Saturday

next, at the house of Mr. Wilding, Friargate, the sign of the

Dog and Partridge.

Preston Chronicle  26th July 1845

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Preston Chronicle 23rd May 1846

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Preston Chronicle 6th June 1846

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REPORT OF WRESTLING MATCH AT

DOG AND PARTRIDGE

Whitsuntide Wrestling - Cumberland Style

On Tuesday last, the annual wrestling matches took place at 

Mr. Wilding's, Dog and Partridge Inn. There was a larger

attendance than usual, and the sport was of great excellence.

Messrs. Boardley, Atkinson, and Emery, officiated as judges

and umpires. For the heavy-weights there were 32 entries.

First Prize £2. 10s; second £1. 10s.

In the "Wrestling up," Robinson showed first-rate science, and

in the first and third falls threw his opponent in a most masterly

style.

There were 16 entries for the Light-weight. First prize of £2 to 

Joseph Edgar, Preston, and second prize of £1 to Thomas Shenty, 

Preston.

The 1st and 2nd prizes for a jingling match, held the following day,

were awarded to James Hayes and Thomas Jackson, both of Preston.

Preston Chronicle  29th May 1847

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Preston Chronicle 14th June 1856

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Preston Chronicle  27th July 1861

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Preston Chronicle 18th January 1862

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Preston Chronicle 29th November 1873

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Preston Chronicle 30th September 1876

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Preston Chronicle 8th June 1878

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Preston Guardian  15th July 1882
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 Lancashire Evening Post  23rd February 1900
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 Lancashire Evening Post  27th June 1901
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 Lancashire Evening Post  30th October 1902
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Lancashire Evening Post  13th November 1902
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 Lancashire Evening Post  12th September 1904
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 Lancashire Evening Post  12th May 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post  7th June 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post  22nd February 1906
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 Lancashire Evening Post  13th July 1907
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 Lancashire Evening Post  1st August 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post  11th December 1920
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 Lancashire Evening Post  16th December 1920
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 Lancashire Evening Post  28th March 1921
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Lancashire Evening Post  28th January 1935
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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

John Wilding                  30 years                    Publican

Betty Wilding                 25                             Wife

Henry Wilding                 8                              Son

Thomas Wilding              3                              Son

Sarah Wilding                 1                              Daughter

1851

Richard Watson            45 years                     Innkeeper                   b. Preston

Mary Watson                44                              Wife                                  do

Mary Parkinson             10                              Niece                        b. Blackburn

Margaret Singleton         30                             Servant                      b. Rossall

William Walker              45                             Game Dresser            b. Longridge

             AN INTERESTING OCCUPATION AT THE "DOG & PARTRIDGE"

1861

Mary Ann Anderton      49 years                    Lic. Vict.                     b. Walton-le-dale

1871

Hugh Breakell               49 years                    Lic. Vict.                     b. Longton

Jane Breakell                35                             Neice / Housekeeper   b. Preston

Mary Breakell               15                             Daughter                     b. Penwortham

Hugh Breakell               13                             Son                                         do

Catherine Breakell         11                            Daughter                                  do

Alice Breakell                 9                             Daughter                                  do

Alice Bretherton             9                             Wife's daughter                         do

Josh Breakell                 5                              Son                             b. Fulwood

Ma ?  Breakell              3                               Daughter                     b. Ashton

1881

Ralph Melling               31 years                    Lic. Vict.                      b. Fulwood

Dorothy Margaret Melling  29                       Wife                             b. Cockerham

1891

Dorothy Melling           37 years                    Lic. Vict.                      b. Cockerham

Paul Dickinson             36                             Brother / Barman          b. Hambleton

1901

Thomas Foster             48 years                    Innkeeper                    b. Preston

Elizabeth Foster            49                            Wife                                     do

Bertha Foster                17                            Daughter                              do

Joseph H. Foster           15                            Son                                     do

Nellie Foster                  13                            Daughter                             do

1911
Joseph Mashiter           37 years                     Publican                      b. Preston
Alice Mashiter              37                              Wife                                    do 

 

1921

Sarah McGlaughlin    52 years. widow.        Publican                       b. Preston

John McGlaughlin     29   son                       Brewer                                  do

William McGlaughlin 21  son               Motor Mechanic                  b. Bolton

Mary McGlaughlin     15  daughter          Home duties                              do

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