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
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
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.
Littledean Court Clipping August 1887
it was a pleasure to provide the clipping :-)
Absalom VAUGHAN, Pludds Court
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.
Royal Oak, the Pludds (bag'o'nails)
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