Earliest record so far is 1840, Thomas Fielding, victualler. Thomas died here in 1844, aged only 37.
An 1856 For Sale ad read:
All that newly erected Old Licensed and well accustomed PH known by the sign of the Lion & Lamb in the occupation of William Whiles with two adjoining tenements.
In March 1877, Thomas Unsworth, a twenty-five year old iron moulder, called in at the Lion & Lamb. He was served with half a pint and the landlord went to fetch a second for him, Thomas felt ill and giddy. As the landlord returned with his ale, Thomas’ pipe fell from his mouth, his arms dropped and he slumped to the floor. He was removed to the yard, but before medical aid could be summoned he expired. His death was attributed to some affliction of the brain which caused his heart to stop.
In April 1880, George Barton – also a moulder – met his death in the Lion & Lamb. He fell as he was alighting the stairs, injuring his head and died the following morning.
Thomas Brewin was still running the Lion & Lamb beer house in 1920.
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