Circa 1830, landlord was Thomas Woodcock. He was soon in trouble for serving ale during divine service. 1840 Wm Bailey … More
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UNION – RISING SUN, 120 WHARF STREET
Earliest recording in Wharf Street is from 1829, although Piggott’s directory of 1828 names a Union pub but with no … More
GREEN MAN, 78 WHARF STREET
Oldest ref so far is an Lc report of 1834 when Nathaniel Warner landlord of the Green Man was charged … More
RUTLAND ARMS, 32 WHARF STREET
Photo above: Rutland Arms on left, top of Gladstone Vaults, can be seen far right. Eli Kitchen seemed to be … More
GEORGE III, 22 WHARF STREET
Stood opposite Malt Shovel Eldon/Wharf Street. Known as George III or often as King George III from circa 1830. William … More
MALT SHOVEL – PAVERS ARMS, 20 WHARF STREET
Stood opposite side to George III on Wharf and Eldon Street. Most of the info is as a beerhouse from … More
JOLLY TAR, 123 WHARF STREET
Photo credit above: M McIntosh. Circa 1866- 1905. ‘Jolly Tar’ was a nickname for sailor or seamen. The earliest directory … More
GENEROUS BRITON, 193 WHARF STREET
Photo above: C1957, photo Tom Bassett – from Laura Evans Collection. c1820 In 1822, T. Woodcock was licensee. In December … More
BEAR & STAFF – BEAR & RAGGED STAFF – WHITE HART, 93 WHARF STREET
The Bear & Staff was advertised for sale in the LJ in August 1839, on the corner of Wharf and … More
GEORGE IV – GEORGE INN, 67 WHARF STREET
Photo above: Circa 1930. Nick Miller Collection. Listed at different times under both names. Stood on corner of Carley Street. … More