BIRLEY ARMS #
134 (later 100) New Hall Lane
Described in Oakey's Directory 1853 as 'near Rigby's Farm'
Described in Oakey's Directory 1853 as 'near Rigby's Farm'
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MINE HOSTS:
1853 - 73 John Collinson (Property owned by him)
1877 - 84 James Gardner
1884 BOUGHT BY MATTHEW BROWN BREWERY
1884 - 87 William Miller
1887 - 88 Thomas Ainsworth
1888 Nancy Ainsworth - son, John, was back here in 1908/09.
1888 - 1907 Frederick Finch
1907 - 08 John Ainsworth went to the Bowling Green Inn, Ribbleton before Dec. 1908
1910 - 19 William Thomas Downham
1924 - 27 Alfred L. Eadie
1930 Duxbury
1932 Walter Bayes
1936 - 48 William Cooper
1982 - 86 Richard and Julia Worrall
1990 - 2000 John Edward Willacy
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JOHN COLLINSON - BIRLEY ARMS
New Hall Lane, Preston
Begs to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the Public
for their generous support he has received since his removal to
the above-named commodious Inn, and trusts to merit a
continuance of their favours by keeping none but the best
WINES, SPIRITOUS LIQUORS, and an excellent Glass of
ALE.
Good Stabling and lock-up Coach-house.
Preston Chronicle 5th November 1853
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THIS DAY, SATURDAY
Mr JABEZ B. JONES has received instructions to sell by Auction
(in consequence of a change of tenancy), at the BIRLEY'S ARMS INN,
New Hall Lane, today, October 17th, commencing at 2 o'clock, a quantity
of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising iron and other BEDSTEAAN APPEAL TO THE EDITOR OF THE ERA'DS,
BEDDING, WASH-STANDS, and DRESSING-TABLES, KITCHEN
DRESSER, COUCH, FENDER and FIRE IRONS, ROUND TABLES,
RUSH-SEATED and other CHAIRS, MALT MILL, MASH TUB,
ROUND COOLERS; also a large quantity of Ale glasses and other
effects, too numerous to mention.
Preston Chronicle 17th October 1874
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Preston Herald 19th June 1875
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Preston Chronicle 29th May 1880
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Preston Herald 20th November 1880
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BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT
James Gardner, landlord of the Birley's Arms, New Hall Lane, was summoned
for supplying drink during prohibited hours, and James Oldham, barber, for
aiding and abetting. PC's Forrest, Peters and Swarbrick said they were near the
Birley Arms at 11.55pm on the night in question, when they saw the defendant, Oldham,
go to the house with a jug, knock at the door, and enter the house. In about
ten minutes he came out again, with the jug still in his hand. On stopping him,
and examining the contents they found them to be beer. On going back to the
public house, Gardner said, "I filled nowt." It was alleged that the beer had been
bought before 11 o'clock.
The Bench saw no reason to doubt the uniform testimony of the three constables,
and fined Gardnber in the sum of £5 and costs, and ordered the licence to be endorsed.
Oldham was fined 10s. and costs.
Preston Chronicle 29th December 1883
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Preston Herald 2nd February 1884
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Preston Herald 20th February 1884
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Preston Chronicle 1st November 1884
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Preston Herald 8th April 1885
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Preston Herald 7th November 1885
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Preston Herald 11th November 1885
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Preston Herald 14th November 1885
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AN APPEAL TO THE EDITOR OF 'THE ERA'
Sir, A terrble fire occurred last week at Mr. W. Miller's, Birley Arms
Hotel, Preston, completely gutting the building and destroying the whole of
the contents. The landlord and his wife and family have now no home,
no furniture, no clothing, and no money, and worse than the pecuniary
loss, is the loss of his little daughter Jane, aged 11 years, burnt to death.
I am giving Mr. Miller a benefit at the Gaiety Theatre, but I wish to ask
my brother and sister professionals to assist Macolla, the left-handed
Paganini. This young man was living at Miller's house, and to save his
life, he dropped from the third storey window, and, alighting on his heels,
unfortunately smashed the bones of both ankles. I went to see him
yesterday at the Infirmary. I am afraid he will henceforth be a
cripple (let us hope not).
All his clothing, music, and travelling basket were destroyed,
leaving him entirely destitute. If ever there was a truly deserving case
for immediate relief, this is one. Subscriptions may be sent to, and
will be duly acknowledged by -
Yours truly
HARRY YORKE
Gaiety Theatre Manager
The Era. November 14th 1885
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Preston Herald 28th April 1886
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Lancashire Evening Post 22nd October 1891
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Lancashire Evening Post 7th July 1917
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Lancashire Evening Post 24th November 1920
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Lancashire Evening Post 1st October 1924
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Lancashire Evening Post 25th March 1847
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Lancashire Evening Post 6th July 1954
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CENSUS RETURNS
1861
John Collinson 46 years Publican b. Balderstone
Margaret Collinson 49 Wife b. Salmesbury
Elizabeth Collinson 16 Daughter b. Balderstone
Martha Collinson 8 Daughter b. Preston
1871
John Collinson 56 years Innkeeper b. Balderstone
Martha Collinson 18 Daughter b. Preston
John Collinson 14 Son do
1881
James Gardner 42 years (Widower) Innkeeper b. Preston
Frances J. Gardner 13 Daughter do
Lillian Gardner 10 Daughter do
James E. Gardner 8 Son do
Walter Gardner 6 Son do
Albert W. Gardner 12 months Son do
1891
Frederick Finch 36 years Publican b. Preston
Nancy Finch 38 Wife do
John Ainsworth 16 Son do
Alice Finch 10 Daughter do
Reuben Finch 5 Son do
Elizabeth Finch 4 Daughter do
1901
Frederick Finch 46 years Publican b. Preston
Nancy Finch 48 Wife do
John Ainsworth 26 Step-son do
Elizabeth Ainsworth 14 Step-daughter do
Reuben Ainsworth 15 Step-son do
1911
William T. Downham 49 years Publican b. Preston
Ellen Downham 48 Publican's wife do
Ada Winter 24 Daughter / Servant do
Charles Winter 27 Son-in-law / Cotton cloth weaver b. Walton-le-dale
William Stanley Winter 1 Grandson b. Preston
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