The Weavers Arms was a beerhouse from circa 1840 until 1885, when its licence wasn’t renewed. JR has in his list of licensees and landlords from 1843. Joseph Willey being the landlord.
William Warburton listed as licensee in 1846 Directory followed by William Fielding (sometime spelt Fielden) 1850 directory. Sept 1850 Wm Fielding was charged with selling ale early on a Sunday morning, the door being open with four men inside drinking contrary to the act. Wm had the case dismissed as he said the four men were all lodgers having their breakfast, the door was left open as he also sold milk, so he couldn’t therefore close the door to any potential customers.
JR has Joseph Wellerton at the Weavers 1867.
A typical back street beer house of the time. Luke Street was amongst the streets swept away in the 1960s regeneration of the area, dominated by the Vaughn Way development.
In 1870, the body of Thomas Coopers was found decapitated on the railway line. The inquest was told he had been drinking in the Weavers Arms. Simeon Taylor the licensee at time. he had just taken the license from George Collis, Taylor was followed by John Moore 1881
In November 1883, there was notice given of an auction:
‘A valuable beerhouse situated on corner of St John St and Luke St, together with large yard & outbuildings, now in the occupation of Mr Richard Thomson, has frontage of 73ft to Luke St.’
The Weavers dosent seem to be listed as a beerhouse after 1885.
The Weavers continued as a beer retailer (off licence), and grocer up until close to its demolition.
St John Street crossing Luke Street, as Luke Street only lists one off licence and grocer, it is possible that corner shop on right is the Weavers Arms.
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