CAT & FIDDLE - St PAUL

Image by Barry Wilkinson - November 1987

November 1987 - B.W.

Probably the CAT & FIDDLE, Beevor's Cellar, one of 40 houses named as being engaged for the Reception of Freeholders for Sir John Woodhouse and Sir Edward Astley's Friends on the Day of Election, Wednesday 14th April 1784.
(James Beevor had a brewery in Magdalen Street and was producing 3000 barrels of Nog in 1700's. The brewery was bought out by John Patteson in 1874.)

Part of an Estate to be Sold by Private Contract, as advertised 9th April 1785.
The Estate included a Brewery and 21 Drawing Houses with 16 Brewer's Licences to them; also, as well as this house, the Baker's Arms, St Augustine, the Twins, St. Laurence and the Cock at Barford.
Enquire at the Old Cat & Fiddle.

48 Magdalen Street in 1802.

Mrs. Clarke thanked her Friends and the Public on 1st August 1838 for the Support that she and her late husband had received during the 28 years that they had been at the house. She was about to retire and sought the support of her customers for Mr. Le Neve who would be caring on the business.

All the Household Furniture, late the properly of James Flowerday, deceased, was For Sale by Auction Tuesday 24th May 1853.
There was a delay to the sale and it was re-advertised to be held on Thursday 2nd June 1853.
On 18th June 1853 the premises were advertised To Let with Immediate possession. Apply Messrs. Steward, Patteson, Finch & Co.

William Wilson informed his Friends and the Public, 24th September 1853, that he had taken the Inn.
As well as providing Steward, Patteson & Co's Superior Ales, East India, Burton and other Ales were available.

Offered To Let, 1st September 1855.
With Possession at Michaelmas.
Apply Messrs. Steward, Patteson, Finch & Co.

James Morris made an application, on Monday 24th August 1891, for a music, singing and dancing licence. The Cat and Fiddle Angling Society consisted of twenty five members who met periodically and after a chat over angling matters, indulged in a little music and singing. Dances took place in the club-room for private parties. The Music and singing licence was granted, but the applicant was advised that a dancing licence was not required for private parties.

In 1908 J. Morris advertised ...
`Weddings & Funerals personally attended to.
Hackney carriages of every description on hire.'

Sold May 2011 for £165,000
Described as a three storey building with cellar, in need of refurbishment with potential for alternative use, subject to planning.