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
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
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
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 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.
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 26th June 1841
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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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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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 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 4th July 1857
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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 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.
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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"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.
"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
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| 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 |
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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