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JOSHUA SMITH
Senior died 31st October 1832 - age 83 |
by 1808 - 1827 |
| Fine of 40s - May 1808 - see opposite. |
JOSHUA SMITH
Died 10th August 1843 - age 58 |
1827 to 1843 |
| ELIZABETH SMITH |
1843 - 1845 |
| WILLIAM PRIME |
1846 - 1863 |
| WILLIAM BRYANT |
1864 - 1867 |
GEORGE RIVETT
& bricklayer |
1868 - 1872 |
RICHARD BEALES
& cattle dealer |
1875 - 1879 |
| THOMAS JAMES SHORT |
1881 - 1896 |
| WILLIAM F. SIMONDS |
1900 |
| JOSEPH JOHN BUGG |
1904 - 1929 |
| PHOEBE BUGG |
31.05.1929 to October 1929 |
| JOHN GEORGE WOOLNOUGH |
04.10.1929 to closure 1930 |
Joshua Smith of the Fishmongers Arms, married Miss Ede of Mendham as
reported Saturday 21st July 1827.
Hannah Steverson, died suddenly 26th February 1856,
widow of the late William Steverson of the Fish, Needham.
Mr. William Steverson was in occupation of several pieces of land in the
parish of Needham which were offered for sale by auction, in ten lots,
at the Fishmongers Arms Inn on Monday 29th May 1848.
No record of Mr. Steverson being licensee of the Fishmongers Arm has yet
been found.
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Deeds exist dated 1758 - 1897
Joshua Smith was convicted of allowing ten pins to be played at his
house during May 1808. Being his first offence the fine was 40s. The
penalty for a second offence would be £10.
Called FISHER'S ARMS in 1822
advertisement calling for collection of Cattle to be taken to Smithfield
Market and in court case Friday 4th October 1867 when Henry Algar was
charged and fined for wilfully damaging a window and shutter.
Joshua Smith of the Fishmongers Arms married Miss Elizabeth Ede of
Mendham during July 1827.
Lot No. VI in the sale of Harleston Brewery properties 3rd July 1828.
In occupation `for many years past' of Joshua Smith. Including Stable,
Cow-house, Yards and Garden, containing altogether 1A 0R 9P; Also a
piece of Meadow Land containing 3A 3R 0P; a Barn and Hempland and
another Meadow containing 2A 0R 36P.
Those with any claims against, or those indebted to the late Joshua
Smith were notified 27th September 1843 that business would be carried
on as usual. All accounts to be sent to Mrs Elizabeth Smith.
Lot No. 27 in sale 2nd September 1840 of the Robert Sheriffe estate.
Tenant then Joshua Smith
Sold for £750 to Kerrison
Advertised 30th January 1864 To be Let with immediate possession. With
extensive Stabling, Yards and premises, very suitable for a Dealer or
other Person carrying on Trade. Apply to Mr. B. C. Etheridge, Brewery,
Eye, Suffolk.
Although the licence was considered for referral at the Adjourned
Licensing meeting held Friday 26th February 1909, the licence was
renewed.
The house was said to be 162 yards away from the Red Lion.
At the sessions held Friday 5th March 1909 trade for the previous five
years was said to be 100 barrels per year, 121 dozen bottles of beer, 26
to 35 gallons of spirits and 151 dozen of mineral waters. The house had
the best accommodation of any in the village.
Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Bugg agreed, on Friday 31st May
1929 to continue the tenancy until the next licensing court.
Licence not renewed at the Annual Licensing Sessions
Friday 7th February 1930 on the grounds of redundancy.
On Wednesday 11th June 1930 Messrs. Steward & Patteson and the tenant,
John George Woolner consented to the licence being referred for
compensation.
Closed by compensation and sold 1930.
Reported February 1931 as closed.
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