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Note : In 1863, the directory by Cobb gives a Benjamin Burton at the STEAM PACKET, Hall Quay. Other sources name Henry Savory at that house in 1863 and later. The 1863 directory by White gives B. Burton at the CAMBRIDGE TAVERN. By 1865 another Benjamin Burton is at the STEAM PACKET, North Quay. |
First found as the CAMBRIDGE TAVERN in 1851. In the magistrates court on Wednesday 27th July 1859, Benjamin Burton was charged by his servant, Louisa Tidman, with an assault. Whilst the information was being read, the defendant `fell down in a fit' and was obliged to be removed from court. The following day he was again in court where it was heard that Burton accused the girl of neglecting her work and was accustomed to drinking with soldiers at the bar. She did not render a proper account of money she received and in his irritation he had struck her. For Louisa Tidman, it was said that she was a very respectable girl of excellent character. It was observed by one of the magistrates that `one of the policemen had been tampering with the girl, with a view of inducing her to withdraw the charge'. Severely censured by the chairman, Burton was sentenced to one month's hard labour. ~ James Morl, on remand for having attempted suicide by hanging, was released into the care of his wife and friends, Friday 1st June 1866. His address being given as the CAMBRIDGE TAVERN. In 1865, 1868 and 1869 his address had been given as 11 Charlotte Street. (Believed to be the FISHERMANS ARMS) ~ 1883 directory by Post Office only gives Harris, White gives both Bloomfield & Harris at 183 Middlegate Street. On Friday 13th January 1905 the licence was transferred and it was stated that the rent was £8 per year, which was not the annual value of the house but reflected the wretched state of the house when taken on by S&P. The property was assessed in the rate-book at £20. On Tuesday 10th May 1910, the Town Council was informed that representatives of the Corporation had been in talks with Messrs. Steward & Patteson with a view to secure the Cambridge Tavern which was needed for the proposed extensions to the Police and Fire Station. The suggested deal involved leasing, for 999 years, a plot of land on the corner of Hamilton and Churchill Roads. The licence of the Cambridge Tavern to be transferred to the new site. The freehold of the Cambridge Tavern to be transferred to the Council at a valuation to be made by Messrs. Spelman or another local surveyor. Should licence transfer be refused, then the annual rent of the new site was not to exceed two pounds per annum. All legal and Valuers charges to be borne by the Council. Referred for Compensation 13.02.1911. Property sold 1911. |
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