DURHAM OX INN #
40 (later 81) Park Road
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MINE HOSTS:
1828 - William Hammond - d. 11.6.1831, see below.
1832 - 36 Richard Worthington
1839 - 44 Joseph Anderton (Anderson) d. 22.12.1844 Aged 59 years.
1847 - 56 Matthew Ferguson Wife, Jane, d. 15.12.1853.
1856 - 60 John Ainscough
1860 - 69 Ralph Hayes d. c30.5.1869
1869 Catherine Hayes
1869 - Richard Worden
1871 William Swarbrick - The Preston Guardian etc (Preston, England), Saturday, July 15, 1871;
TRANSFER OF LICENSES - Durham Ox, Park-road, from Richard Worden to William Swarbrick
1871 Catherine Hayes
1871 William Swarbrick - The Preston Guardian etc (Preston, England), Saturday, July 15, 1871;
TRANSFER OF LICENSES - Durham Ox, Park-road, from Richard Worden to William Swarbrick
1871 Catherine Hayes
1871 - 96 William Swarbrick - The Preston Guardian etc (Preston, England), Saturday, August 26, 1871;
TRANSFER OF LICENSES - Durham Ox, Park-road, from Catherine Hayes to William Swarbrick. William married Jane Birchall in 1862, they had one son - George - born in 1863.
TRANSFER OF LICENSES - Durham Ox, Park-road, from Catherine Hayes to William Swarbrick. William married Jane Birchall in 1862, they had one son - George - born in 1863.
1896 - 97 Richard Craven [Prior address, 14 Brewery St] From 1896 owned by Matthew Brown Brewery.
1898 - 1901 Thomas Jones
1901 - 02 Charles Billington - came from the 'Fishwick Road Inn.'
1903 - 05 John Bateson
1906 - 14 Thomas Walsh d. 25.8.1914 aged 63 years.
1914 - 17 Catherine Walsh
1924 Mrs. Catherine Garlick (Is this Catherine Walsh, remarried and widowed [again])?
1924 Mrs. Catherine Garlick (Is this Catherine Walsh, remarried and widowed [again])?
1926 - 27 Harry Philipson
1932 Paul Haydock
1936 James Fewery (Feury)
1940 - 48 Joseph Walmsley
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DEATH: On Saturday last, aged 40 years,
Mr. Hammond, Friargate, and formerly of
the Durham Ox public-house, of this town.
DEATH: On Saturday last, aged 40 years,
Mr. Hammond, Friargate, and formerly of
the Durham Ox public-house, of this town.
Preston Chronicle 18th June 1831
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| Preston Chronicle 21st December 1839 |
ENORMOUS PIG
Mr. Anderton of the Durham Ox Tavern, in this town,
has a sow pig, which he is now feeding, that is supposed
to weigh upwards of 40 score pounds. She is of the prick-
eared breed, is two years old, and has bred three litters.
She is supposed to be the finest and largest animal of the
description that has been fed in this town or neighbourhood
for some years. She girths upwards of 7 feet.
Preston Chronicle 8th January 1842
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AN IMMENSE PIG
A few weeks ago we mentioned that Mr. Anderton, of the
Durham Ox public house, had in his possession an immense
pig, which, he was then feeding. A few days ago, to satisfy the
curious, she was conveyed to Mr. Gardner's weighing machine,
Church Street, and she weighted 10 cwt, or 56 score pounds.
She is to be killed in the beginning of Easter week.
Preston Chronicle 19th March 1842
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| Preston Chronicle 22nd August 1846 |
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| Preston Chronicle 16th January 1847 |
TO BE LET
STABLING for EIGHT HORSES
with the use of an excellent Yard, a
good supply of Water, and every
convenience.
Apply tp M. FERGUSON
Durham Ox.
Preston Chronicle 24th December 1847
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Preston Chronicle 3rd July 1852
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| Preston Chronicle 27th November 1852 |
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| Preston Chronicle 25th November 1854 |
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| Preston Chronicle 26th January 1861 |
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| Preston Chronicle 31st August 1861 |
Preston Herald – 13th February 1864
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| Preston Chronicle 21st October 1865 |
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| Preston Chronicle 10th February 1866 |
Preston Herald – 31st July 1869
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Preston Herald – 2nd October 1869
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| Preston Chronicle 6th November 1869 |
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| Preston Chronicle 19th March 1870 |
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| Preston Chronicle 13th August 1870 |
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| Preston Chronicle 24th September 1870 |
THEFT OF HAND-BELL
William Watson, a middle-aged man, was charged with stealing
a hand-bell from the Durham Ox public house, Park Road, value
2s 6d, the property of Mrs Hayes, Durham Ox.
He had gone into the house the worse for liquor, and upon going
away he took the bell with him. PC Lee arrested him, and on
searching him found the bell. The prisoner alleged that he only
took it for a 'lark', and with no intention of stealing it.
Committed to the House of Correction for 21 days.
Preston Chronicle 7th January 1871
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Extract from The Preston Herald 7th January 1874
APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LICENCE - At the Borough Police Court on Monday before the Mayor the following persons obtained an extension of their licences for the first four days of this week during the fair …Mr Wm. Swarbrick "Durham Ox", Park-road.
PRESTON POLICE INTELLIGENCE .
BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT - William Swarbrick, landlord of the Durham Ox, Park-road, was summoned for committing a breach of his license on Sunday March 1st. Mr Edelston appeared for the defendant. - It appears that on Sunday morning, March 1st, about half past eleven, P.C. Walsh and P.D. Whalley, whilst on duty near the defendant's house, saw a man named Townsend go to the front door of the defendant's house and knock. A woman opened the door, and in about five minutes after they saw the woman give the man a quart of ale. Mr Edelston, in defence, stated that the defendant and his wife, at the time the offence was committed, were upstairs attending to a sick child, and were quite ignorant of what was going on downstairs. The woman, who had come to clean up, never thinking of the gravity of the offence she was committing, was over-persuaded by this man to let him have the beer. - Mr Oglethorpe said the defendant had been a publican for thirteen years, and that was the first offence. The Bench dismissed the case on payment of costs.
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| Preston Chronicle 8th July 1871 |
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| Preston Chronicle 15th June 1872 |
Extract from The Preston Herald 7th January 1874
APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LICENCE - At the Borough Police Court on Monday before the Mayor the following persons obtained an extension of their licences for the first four days of this week during the fair …Mr Wm. Swarbrick "Durham Ox", Park-road.
Contributed by Dave Swarbrick - Thank you.
*PRESTON POLICE INTELLIGENCE .
BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT - William Swarbrick, landlord of the Durham Ox, Park-road, was summoned for committing a breach of his license on Sunday March 1st. Mr Edelston appeared for the defendant. - It appears that on Sunday morning, March 1st, about half past eleven, P.C. Walsh and P.D. Whalley, whilst on duty near the defendant's house, saw a man named Townsend go to the front door of the defendant's house and knock. A woman opened the door, and in about five minutes after they saw the woman give the man a quart of ale. Mr Edelston, in defence, stated that the defendant and his wife, at the time the offence was committed, were upstairs attending to a sick child, and were quite ignorant of what was going on downstairs. The woman, who had come to clean up, never thinking of the gravity of the offence she was committing, was over-persuaded by this man to let him have the beer. - Mr Oglethorpe said the defendant had been a publican for thirteen years, and that was the first offence. The Bench dismissed the case on payment of costs.
The Preston Guardian etc (Preston, England), Saturday, April 11, 1874.
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| Preston Chronicle 18th April 1874 |
NOTES re sales of the ownership of the Inn:-
1851 William Ormerod Pilkington to Joseph Walker
1874 Joseph Walker to William Swarbrick
1877 William Swarbrick to James Hall
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1851 William Ormerod Pilkington to Joseph Walker
1874 Joseph Walker to William Swarbrick
1877 William Swarbrick to James Hall
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Preston Herald – 31st May 1893
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Preston Herald – 30th August 1899
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Taken from the P.N.E. Handbook of the 1898 - 99 Season
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DURHAM OX, PARK ROAD - Grand SMOKING CONCERT, Tomorrow, Friday.
December 21st. Best of talent. All friends welcome.
Tom Jones, Proprietor.
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DURHAM OX, PARK ROAD - Grand SMOKING CONCERT, Tomorrow, Friday.
December 21st. Best of talent. All friends welcome.
Tom Jones, Proprietor.
Lancashire Evening Post 20th December 1900
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Lancashire Evening Post – 2nd July 1901
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Lancashire Evening Post – 28th June 1904
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Lancashire Evening Post – 24th October 1904
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Lancashire Evening Post – 21st September 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post – 9th October 1905
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Lancashire Evening Post – 27th November 1906
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TO BE LET - A FIVE-STALL STABLE.
APPLY : TOM WALSH, Durham Ox,
Park Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post 26th January 1907
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TO BE SOLD:
Good Grocery, Confectionery and Tobacco business.
LOW RENT.
APPLY, Durham Ox, Park Road.
Lancashire Evening Post - 16 March 1907
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Lancashire Evening Post – 22nd April 1907
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TO BE LET, A SHOP, 39 ORMSKIRK ROAD.
APPLY:- DURHAM OX, Park Road, Preston.
Lancashire Evening Post - 18th July 1912
repeated:
Lancashire Evening Post - 25th July 1913
and again on:
Lancashire Evening Post - 9th September 1914
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CENSUS RETURNS
1841
Joseph Anderson 55 years Publican
Margaret Anderson 55 Wife
William Anderson 25 Son
Margaret Anderson 20 Daughter
Ann Anderson 15 Daughter
Joseph Anderson 15 Son
Francis Anderson 14 Daughter
1851
Matthew Ferguson 43years Plumber/Glazier/Innkeeper b. Preston
Jane Ferguson 46 Wife b. Sedbergh
Betsy Ferguson 18 Daughter b. Preston
Isabella Ann Ferguson 7 Daughter do
Honora Shea 17 General Servant b. Ireland
1861
Ralph Hays 39 years Innkeeper b. Walton-le-dale
Catherine Hays 34 Wife b. Cumberland
Mary Ann Hays 2 Daughter b. Preston
Catherine A Hays 7 months Daughter do
1871
Catherine Hayes (Absent)
Mary Hayes 12 years Daughter b. Preston
Catherine Hayes 10 Daughter do
Joseph Hayes 9 Son do
John Hayes 5 Son do
1881
William Swarbrick 55 years Lic. Vict. b. Goosnargh
Jane Swarbrick 45 Wife b. Thurnham
George Swarbrick 17 Son b. Preston
1891
William Swarbrick 65 years Lic. Vict. b. Goosnargh
Jane Swarbrick 55 Wife b. Thurnham
1901
Thomas Jones 30 years Publican b. Kirkham
Mary Jones 26 Wife b. Ireland
Mary Teresa Jones 1 Daughter b. Preston
1911
Thomas Walsh
Mary Jones 26 Wife b. Ireland
Mary Teresa Jones 1 Daughter b. Preston
1911
Thomas Walsh
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