c1915

Seemingly known as FOULSHAMS (est. 1845).
for most of its life.

B. J. FOULSHAMS HOTEL displayed on building during the
time of M. W. Morgan being licensee.

Also found as the LONDON DINING ROOMS.

The application for a wine licence, made Thursday 28th August 1873, by Henry Foulsham, was granted.

On Thursday 22nd August 1878, the application by Mr. Henry Foulsham of the CRITERION HOTEL, for renewal of his wine licence, was adjourned to a following session since there were proceedings pending against him.

The licence was merged with the adjoining BLUE ANCHOR 03.02.1933

Beevor J. Foulsham was declared bankrupt 6th June 1902 .
Arthur B. Beevor was owed £363 6s 2d for bread supplied and on 26th July 1902, he purchased the furniture, fittings, stock-in-trade and the beneficial interest in the lease, and the unexpired value of the licence, for which he paid £1350. The licence was transferred to Mrs. Foulsham and Mr. and Mrs. Foulsham carried on the business as before. In 1904, Mr. Foulsham had to leave the house and Arthur B. Beevor took possession. Mrs. Foulsham was employed for some time but in July 1904, he dispensed with her services.
Mr. Foulsham died November 1904.