Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court (General)
In the 1881 Census my Great Grandfather Absalom Vaughan (Pludds Court) is listed as a 'publican and farmer'. I have all the Census records on the family, but was wondering would there be a list of publicans and the pubs they owned/ran etc? I'm trying to find the name of the pub and if it still exists
Thanks
Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court
by admin 
, Forest of Dean, Monday, July 03, 2006, 00:48 (6710 days ago) @ bertha
Take a look at a clipping titled 'Littledean Licensing Notice 1887'
Absalom Vaughan is listed as a holder of an out-door licence at the Pludds.
He was also fined for selling beer contrary to his license. <smile>
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/clippings/
Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court
Oh dear! A crook in the family! Thanks for that Dave! <smile>
Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court
Thanks very much to May Brace for the email giving me information about the pub
Absalom VAUGHAN Pludds Court
by admin , Forest of Dean, Wednesday, July 05, 2006, 03:29 (6708 days ago) @ bertha
May
Could you also share the information about the pub with us as I am sure many other people would be interested. Some of my Watkins line lived at the Pludds.
Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court
by May 
, Friday, July 07, 2006, 00:27 (6706 days ago) @ admin
My thanks to you David for sorting out my "email the board hiccup", as I can now post my answer to the board.
The information, including an old photo can be found by following the LINKS (from this site) to Sungreen, - Cinderford Pages, - Ruardean section, where it is listed as Royal Oak.
There is a fairly modern photo and some details about two brewery ownerships from the past etc, in Heather Hurley's book Pubs of the Forest. I can borrow-my-book-back and look it up if anyone needs the info.
The "Bag of Nails" is now a private house, off Pludds Court Road.
Littledean Court Clipping August 1887
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, July 05, 2006, 03:30 (6708 days ago) @ bertha
it was a pleasure to provide the clipping :-)
Royal Oak, the Pludds (bag'o'nails)
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, July 07, 2006, 01:28 (6706 days ago) @ slowhands
Royal Oak, GL17 9UG
In the 1891 petty sessional divisional records it is listed without having a name. In the 1903 book it is simply listed as the Royal Oak, East Dean.
There is a Royal Oak Road, the Pludds GL17 9UG.
http://maps.google.co.uk/
gl17 9ug
Map Reference:
Owner in 1891: Arnold Perrett & Co. Ltd., Wickwar Brewery
Rateable value in 1891: £14.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse (off sales only)
Owner in 1903: Arnold Perrett & Co. Ltd., Wickwar Brewery
Rateable value in 1903: £14.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse (off sales only)
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Present status:
Landlords:
1891 George Meek
1903 William Henry Jones