William MORSE - The New INN, Ruspidge (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, March 21, 2008, 01:45 (6189 days ago) @ ChrisW

New Inn, 170 Ruspidge Road, GL14 3AR

The New Inn was purpose built in 1855

The New Inn is almost directly opposite the Rising Sun Inn on the eastern side of Ruspidge Road. It was once a rare outlet for Alton Court Brewery Ales of Ross on Wye. I wonder if Edwardian beer drinkers realised just how good Ruspidge was for interesting ales? The New Inn closed at 11p.m. The Rising Sun and other pubs in the area closed at 10 p.m. There must have been one mass exodus in an easterly direction when the Rising Sun called last orders! The New Inn is comprised of two distinct buildings. At right angles to the road is a traditional sandstone building with two bay windows and a central door. Fronting the road is a rendered building with original window frames. The New Inn is still trading.

Map Reference: SO 649115
Owner in 1891: W. Morse (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £20.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Alton Court Brewery, Ross on Wye
Rateable value in 1903: £20.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 11pm
Present status: Still trading

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The Licensees and or Owners of the pub according to the deeds of the property are as follows:-
1855 J. Phelps and R. Smith
1882 G. Hewlett
1883 W. Morse

1890 Alton Court Brewery the property was then rented out (a Tenancy or Leasehold) to various Landlords until 1954.

I believe W.Morse continued as a Tenant - but will confirm when information is available

1891,1902,1903,1906 Henry Baldwin (also at the Upper Bilson Inn, Cinderford in 1902)
1919,1927 Arthur Hall
1939 John Wellington

1954 John and Emily Wellington (Jack and Emma) - deeds show that 'Jack' bought the New Inn from Alton Court Brewery, it was also leased by Emma's family prior to this date - again, will confirm regarding tenancies.

1976 R. Cockerill (Bob)
1978 Mr & Mrs DW Murray (Dave)
1980 J.R. Brickwood (Jim)
1988 Mr & Mrs R Sime (Roger and Jackie)
2001 Mr D Wright Ms D Chambers (Dave and Di)

2003 Mrs D. Screen (Dee)

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