BULLS HEAD, 13 OXFORD STREET

First record we have is circa 1815, William Haddon was the victular. John Briggs, circa 1827 – 1846.

The Bulls Head was up for auction in 1842, whilst John Briggs was in occupation. Thomas Sarson, circa 1846 – 1867, Susanna Sarson, Thomas’ wife would die there aged 63 in 1863. Thomas Wade circa, 1867 – 1869. Amos Wall circa 1869 -1874. George Lawrence, 1874 -1877. Anne Bent in 1977.

The inaugation of Leicester Amateur Club was here in 1875. Also in 1877, the Bulls Head was up for auction with details below:

George Payne 1880 – 1887. John Matthews circa, 1887 – 1888. The Bulls Head was up for auction again that year. William Wright 1888 – 1892. Richard Tomkins, circa 1892 – 1893. Eli Shutlewood, 1893 – 1903, Elizabeth Shuttlewood, 1903 – 1905. John William Baldwin 1905.

Licence refused 1913 Compensation paid £882.

Strange it lists owner as being paid Nil, cant make out who was paid £710, the lessee received £10 and tenant £160. The writing underneath is illegible.

The owners were listed as Everards. Then Mrs Eliz Woolman and D&C Bryan Victoria Park.

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