Another Beer Shop-Beerhouse in Belgrave Gate, where a few cases were reported in what the LJ describes as ‘the lowest house in the town without exception.’
In February 1842, there was a report of two one old schoolboy pals, one now PC no. 27 Smith, the other William Quince, having a falling out in the Railway Inn. PC Smith was called to a disturbance when Quince slapped the PC. Quince was charged with assault. He said as they had been playmates as children it was not meant with intent. On Quince giving assurance that he would not interfere or molest PC 27 again, the case was dismissed.
In April 1842, Mr Glover, the landlord, was charged with serving ale after time. The court heard that the Railway Inn and Glover had been cautioned and warned repeatedly in the past. Mrs Glover appeared at court for her husband, admitting that seventeen people were in the house after 10pm, although she wasn’t serving them with ale. Glover this time was fined £1.
In August 1842, Glover was again convicted of selling ale after closing time.
By November 1844, John Hill was landlord, being accused of keeping his house open after 10pm. Hill claimed they were lodgers – so the case was dismissed.
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