William BIRKS Lydney and other background stuff (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, April 01, 2009, 00:20 (5788 days ago) @ dink999

in 1868 landlord at
True Heart, William Birks, Lydney

in 1881 BIRKS family are running the George Inn / Hotel ( High St Aylburton )

George Inn, High Street GL15 6DE
The George Inn is a traditional sandstone built building on the A48.
Map Reference:

Owner in 1891: Representatives of Mrs Stephens (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £32.15s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Representatives of Mrs Stephens (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1903: £32.15s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Present Status: Still trading
Heritage:
Phone:
Landlords:

1876 Joseph Birks
1885,1891,1903,1906 William Charles Birks
1919 Henry Howard Davies
1939 Frederick Edmund Hyde
1995 Lynda Ruck

In 1871
Police Sargeant Henry Swatton abt 1837 Collinbonner, Wiltshire, England Head Lydney, Gloucestershire

Sallow complexion - pale

Noggin - a quarter of a pint of ale -( 1/8th of a litre )

So 10 days hard labour for 1/2 pint of ale and a measure of Gin.

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