TURF TAVERN
Old Cock Yard.
*
Probably synonymous with the Old Cock Inn.
*
MINE HOST:
1807 - 1809 Thomas Bradburn
*
Note the connection with the 'Turf': 'Sworn Judge of the Races'
York Herald 13th June 1807
*
Lancaster Gazette 24th June 1809
*
Lancaster Gazette 16th September 1809
*
DEATH: On Monday 3rd December 1838,
Alice, wife of Mr. Thomas Bradburn, Great Avenham
Street, Aged 66 years.
Preston Chronicle 8th December 1838
There isn't 100% certainty that this refers
to 'our' Thomas Bradburn's wife, but it's a very
uncommon name in Preston.
In the 1841 Census, Thomas Bradburn, 68 years,
is still living in Great Avenham Street, with his son,
Thomas Bradburn, 40 years. Both are described
as 'Independent'.
*
DEATH: On Monday 3rd December 1838,
Alice, wife of Mr. Thomas Bradburn, Great Avenham
Street, Aged 66 years.
Preston Chronicle 8th December 1838
There isn't 100% certainty that this refers
to 'our' Thomas Bradburn's wife, but it's a very
uncommon name in Preston.
In the 1841 Census, Thomas Bradburn, 68 years,
is still living in Great Avenham Street, with his son,
Thomas Bradburn, 40 years. Both are described
as 'Independent'.
*
