Stood on Corner of Lee and Wharf Street, facing the the Old Gladstone Vaults – or theatre – on Wharf Street, where Joseph Merrick the Elephant man would eventually exhibit himself. Joseph’s family lived in Lee Street.
1848, Thomas Golsby was victualler
1851 census, Thomas Golsby listed as ‘beer house keeper’ and sawyer. 1855 Thomas Boot or Butt was owner and licensee.
Joseph Badham was to keep the Sawyers from the 1867 until his death in 1884. The licences passed to his widow, Elizabeth Ellen. Joseph was secretary to Beerhouse keepers Association.
Joseph was also classed as a brewer at the Sawyers. Not content with that his enterprise took him to be an agent for Evans Cider of Hereford. In 1871, the ad read:
Evans far famed Cider & Perry
Cider is known as the best conservator of health of all known beverages and during the late terrible visitation of Cholera, Cider drinking enjoys a complete immunity from this awful scourge.
It’s refreshing, agreeable & invigorating qualities are only equalled by the finest champagne.
1888 Wm Gibbins, by now LBM Brewery were the owners. 1989 Henry Halford, 1902 Fred Dalby (dec 3rd Feb) Susan Dalby (dec 3rd March) 1907 Frank Kirk, 1917 Thomas Franks. 1920, Francis Thomas listed as beer house keeper. Licence refused 1920 Compensation £1526 to LBM and £140 to tenant, The Sawyers Arms closed its doors 21st Dec 1920.