SIR WALTER SCOTT, North Road.

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303  (later 24)  North Road

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Photograph of the "Sir Walter Scott" courtesy of Glenn Woolley, www.closedpubs.co.uk
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At one point the house was noted for its red and white glazed tile frontage, which gave areal impression of its former grandeur. From the door on the corner, there was a step downinto the vault, and just inside the entrance to the lounge, there was a table reputed to bestained with the blood of Annie Ratcliffe, murdered in 1881 by her lover, John Simpson,
who was later hanged. Annie Ratcliffre was the daughter of the landlord of the Olde Blue Bell Inn, Church Street, at the time.

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MINE HOSTS:

1836              See the advert "TO LET" below.

1838 - 39               John Atkinson

1841                       Robert Atkinson - no gap between John and Robert, but no definite dates.

1841                       John Atkinson
1845                    Edward Hinde    came from the "Five Barred Gate Inn" Salmesbury.

1849 - 54             Thomas Bibby  (Could have been Richard Bibby - see 1851 Census)

                               John Ayrton

1858 - 59               Joseph Perkins Hinde

1859                       William Hopson

1861 - 66               John Hobson  -  In 1861 property owned by Mr. & Mrs. Humber.

1866 - 71               Thomas Bennett

1871                       Thomas? John Whittle

1873                       James A. Tomlinson

1877                       Peter Forrest        d. 1877

1877 - 78               Amelia Forrest
1879                      Thomas Whittle

1879 - 80               Moses Lutener

1880 - 91               Ann Quigley - went to live in Spring Gardens.

1892 - 94               William Edward Horsfield -1893 owned by Nathan Mather, New Cock Yard, Lic. Vict

1894 - 95               Richard Turner

1895 - 98               James Tydd Whitby

1898 - 1901           John Joseph Melling

1904                      Thomas Pinder
1906                      James Brown

1907                      Frederick Price

1909 - 10              James Camp(e)y - Was at the Derby Arms, Lord Street, in 1911 Census.
1910 - 11              John Thomas Phillips   had been at the Spread Eagle, Lune Street.

1913                      Edward Mutch

1917                      Charles Simpson
1924                      William Eagles
   It is possible that at some point during the period 1924 - 31, this house was run by Stanley Eteson.

1931 - 36              Thomas Pollon Elam

1940 - 44              Albert Hall

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TO BE LET

With Immediate Possession

ALL that well-accustomed INN or PUBLIC-HOUSE,

known by the sign of the SIR WALTER SCOTT, in

North Road, Preston, with excellent Stabling, lock-up

Coach-house, &c.

Further particulars apply to Mr. James Dandy, Fulwood,

or to the present tenant.

Preston Chronicle 14th May 1836

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 Preston Chronicle  29th July 1837
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Preston Chronicle  26th June 1841

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Preston Chronicle 7th May 1842

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Carlisle Patriot  28th May 1842
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Preston Chronicle  18th March 1843
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 Preston Chronicle  10th June 1843
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Preston Chronicle  15th February 1845

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 Preston Chronicle  22nd February 1845
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 Preston Chronicle  13th January 1849
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 Preston Chronicle  26th May 1849
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QUOITING  MATCH
On Thursday last, a match at quoits which created considerable sensation, was played in the yard attached to the Sir Walter Scott, between Mr. T. Nightingale of the Bee Hive Inn, Preston, and Mr. T. Worswick of Chorley.
There was a large congregation of spectators. The stake was £10 a side, and the game was 61, Mr. Nightingale allowing his antagonist 21.
After some splendid playing, Worswick was declared the winner, having only, however, the small majority of three.
Preston Chronicle  3rd January 1852
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Preston Chronicle   16th April 1853
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MR. S. BANISTER -- Yesterday, at the Sir Walter Scott Inn, a valedictory dinner was given by members of the police to Mr. BANISTER, the Superintendent, his connection with them terminated on the 1st inst. About 29 officers were present. Dinner over, Mr. Inspector Rigby presented to Mr. BANISTER, in he name of the force, a handsome patent lever watch and gold guard. The watch bore the inscription, "Presented to Mr. S. BANISTER, on his retiring into private life, by the members of the Preston Borough Police Force, as a token of their respect for his unvarying kindness during the eighteen years he was Chief Constable of the Borough. 1st September 1853." Mr. Banister acknowledged the kindness and good feeling of the men in an appropriate address. Speeches, toasts, and songs then alternated in a most harmonious manner, and a pleasant afternoon was spent.
Preston Chronicle  3rd September 1853
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THOMAS  BIBBY

SIR WALTER SCOTT INN, NORTH ROAD, PRESTON

Thanks Friends and Public generally, then:-

Thomas Bibby also begs to offer his best thanks to the

cattle dealers and farmers who have attended the market

 held at his commodious yard, and respectfully wishes to

intimate to breeders of stock and others, that the market,

which has now been established a period extending over

eighteen years, will continue to be held every Saturday,

at the usual hours.

Prime WINES and SPIRITS, and Home-brewed ALE

constantly kept.

Preston Chronicle  10th September 1853

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After the new Police Station and

Magistrates Court had been opened 

in Earl Street, an excellent dinner

was provided for the members of 

the Borough Police Force, at the

Sir Walter Scott Inn, North Road.

The proceedings were kept up with

great hilarity until about 12 o'clock.

Preston Chronicle  8th May 1858

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PEDESTRIANISM  -  Yesterday at Copenhagen Ground, Newton Heath, near Manchester, a match, in which the sporting community of this district were much interested, came off. Mr. Hinde of the Sir Walter Scott Inn, in this town, had bet Michael Burns, a lamplighter, residing in Preston, but better known among his sporting friends by the soubriquet of "Paddy of Penwortham," £50 to £30 that the latter would not run eleven miles within the hour. Paddy comments Ed his arduous feat between three and four o'clock in the afternoon. To make the distance, he had to go thirty-one times round (less ten yards) the Copenhagen course. He lost by five seconds. The feat was so nearly accomplished that many were under the impression that Paddy was the winner, but both the umpires decided against him. There was a RVconsiderable attendance on the ground, and much money changed hands, the betting being generally 6 to 4 on time.
Preston Chronicle  15th May 1858
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Preston Chronicle  2nd April 1859

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Mr. and Mrs. John Humber, owners

of the Sir Walter Scott Inn and the

adjoining Cattle Market, drew up a

petition to oppose the proposal that

the Corporation were drawing up

plans to create a cattle market in the

Chadwick's Orchard area.

Preston Chronicle  9th March 1861

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Preston Chronicle  14th January 1865

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 Preston Herald  2nd December 1865

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On the 16th July 1879 there was

a meeting of the creditors of

THOMAS WHITTLE

of the Sir Walter Scott Inn,

North Road.

Preston Chronicle  19th July 1879

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SIR WALTER SCOTT INN,

NORTH ROAD, PRESTON

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M. LUTENER

Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and the public generally that he has entered upon the above old-established Inn, and hopes, by a strict attention to the comfort of his guests and keeping a first-class article, to received a share of public support.

FIRST CLASS WINES AND SPIRITS.

SPARKLING MILD AND BITTER ALES, DRAUGHT AND BOTTLED.

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FAMILIES SUPPLIED

BAGATELLE   -   GOOD STABLING.

Preston Chronicle  8th November 1879

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See

Preston Illustrated News  23rd May 1874

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 Preston Chronicle  28th June 1879

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TO  BE  LET

SIR WALTER SCOTT INN,

North Road, Preston.

Immediate possession. In-going low.

Apply - Pole Street Brewery, Preston.

Preston Chronicle 10th July 1880

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Taken from the P.N.E. Handbook of the 1898 - 99 Season
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CARDS ON LICENSED PREMISES
James Brown, licensee of the Sir Walter Scott Inn, was yesterday, at Preston, fined £5 and costs for permitting gambling - a card sweep - on his premises. The defence was that playing was only for amusement and not for profit, and the defending solicitor remarked on the chances of the well-to-do to play bridge without let or hindrance.
Manchester Courier  11th January 1906
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TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
SIR WALTER SCOTT INN, NORTH ROAD, PRESTON.
Under County Court Execution.
MR. E.J.REED will SELL by AUCTION, on FRIDAY NEXT, December 16th, a quantity of WINES, SPIRITS, and BEER, part cask of WHISKY, several dozen bottles of WHISKY, bottled beer and stout, seven barrels of Ale, and other stock: also a quantity of FURNITURE.
SALE AT 10 o'clock a.m. prompt for cash.
Lancashire Evening Post  15th December 1910
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John T. PHILLIPS, (Late of the Old Spread Eagle, Lune Street, Preston) has taken over the SIR WALTER SCOTT INN, NORTH ROAD, PRESTON.

FREE HOUSE                            HOME-BREWED ALES

Three Leading Lines
QUALITY,                CLEANLINESS,                 CIVILITY
Welcome Old friends and New
Lancashire Evening Post  24th December 1910
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On Sale, tow PIANOS, Bass Violin, Cornet, Trombone, Trumpet and Violin; all English makers - Apply Sir Walter Scott Inn, North Road, Preston.
Preston Herald  29th April 1916
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LICENSEE ACQUITTED
No evidence for the prosecution was offered at Preston Sessions yesterday, in the case in which Albert Hall (43), late licensee at the Sir Walter Scott Inn, North Road, Preston, pleaded not guilty to three charges alleging the receiving of stolen coal.
The Chairman (Mr. J. Catterall Jolly I.C.), instructed the jury to bring in a formal verdict of not guilty, and Mr. Hall was discharged.
Mr. Jolly said he quite agreed with Mr. T.E.Hinchcliffe, prosecuting counsel, that the case was "too thin" to justify putting Hall on his trial. The formal acquittal was quite as conclusive, however, as it would have been had the jury returned their verdict after hearing the evidence.
Lancashire Evening Post  16th April 1942
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CENSUS RETURNS

1841

Robert Atkinson                  25 years                         Publican                             b. Westmoreland

Mary Atkinson                    30                                  Sister                                 

William Atkinson                 20                                  Brother / Butcher    

Thomas Atkinson                15                                  Brother/ Brewer

James Atkinson                   11                                  Broth                                 b. Lancashire                     Mary Atkinson                    50                                  Mother ?                                       do

1851
Richard Bibby                     44 years                        Gentleman (Innkeeper)  b. Walton
Jane Bibby                          53                                 Wife                              b. Chipping
Thomas Bibby                     26                                 Son / Innkeeper            b. Walton
Sarah Robinson                   26                                 Servant                         b. Chipping

1861

John Hobson                      33 years                         Innkeeper                     b. Manchester

Elizabeth Hobson               40                                   Wife                                        do

1871

John Whittle                       26 years                         Innkeeper                     b. Dorchester

Alice Whittle                      24                                   Wife                            b. Haighton

William James Whittle         9 months                        Son                              b. Preston

1881

Ann Quigley                       37 years                        Public House Keeper     b. Bamber Bridge

William Quigley                  19                                 Son                               b. Preston

George Quigley                  17                                 Son                                       do

Mary Ann Quigley              12                                 Daughter                               do

John Quigley                       11                                 Son                                      do

1891

Ann Quigley                       45 years                        Lic. Vict.                        b. Preston

Mary A. Quigley                21                                 Daughter                                 do

Sarah A. Quigley                 8                                 Daughter                                 do

John  Quigley                      5                                  Son                                         do

1901

John Joseph Melling          34 years                        Lic. Vict.                        b. Preston

Mary Jane Melling            33                                  Wife                              b. Millom

Frederick Melling               8                                  Son                                b. Preston

John Charles Melling          2                                   Son                                        do

1911
John Thomas Phillips        43 years                        Licensed Victualler       b. Warslow, Staffs
Sarah Elizabeth Phillips    39                       Wife  /  Housekeeper               b. Burnley
Laura Phillips                    15                                 Daughter                        b. Padiham
John Phillips                       8                                     Son                                       do
Leo Phillips                        6                                     Son                                       do
William Phillips                 4                                     Son                                       do

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