| Licensees : |
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| THOMAS WATTS |
1794 |
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MARY CROSS
& butcher |
1836 - 1856 |
ROBERT CROSS
& butcher
Age 44 in 1861
Died 30th August 1874 - age 57 |
1861 - 1874 |
Mrs SARAH CROSS
& butcher
see below |
1875 - 1876 |
JAMES HOWES
Died June 1877 - age 65 |
15.02.1876 |
| SARAH CROSS ( Howes) |
1877 |
| JOHN CROSS |
1879 |
THOMAS CROSS
& butcher |
1883 - 1888 |
WALTER SHEPHERD
& butcher |
1890 - 1898 |
| GEORGE CLABBURN |
15.02.1898 |
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Mrs. Sarah Cross married James Howes on Tuesday, 11th January
1876. On Tuesday, 15th February 1876 the licence was transferred
from Sarah to James Howes, however, it was reported that "the change
in licenseship involved no alteration in the position of the hostess
at the hostelry".
Mrs. Sarah Cross is still given as licensee in the 1877 Harrod
trades directory.
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Left by landowner Thomas Randall to his grandsons in 1738, one of several houses in his
estate.
Mentioned 1755.Also found as the DUCK & DOG.
In 1891 it was advertised that:-
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W. SHEPHERD
PORK BUTCHER
Fresh Sausages Daily
DUCK & DOG INN, Market Street.
Begs to thank the inhabitants of this Town & neighbourhood for past favours. Having
sold Malt & Hops of the finest quality for the past 18 months, he hopes to still
receive a further share of their patronage and support.
All orders punctually attended to. |
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It was confirmed 30th June 1905 that the licence had already been given
up.
By the 1930's the house was the OLDE BEAMS Bookshop.
In 1982 it was the OLDE BEAMS Cake Shop.
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