Built in 1623 as the Oxford Arms, the name changed to Golden Lion in 1722.
Newton Abbot pub history index
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Devon .
Residents at this address
In 1891 census at Golden Lion, Bank street
George Mitchell, Innkeeper, aged 53, born in Zeal Monachorum, Devon
Mary J Mitchell, Wife, aged 54, born in St Mary Church, Devon
Harry Mitchell, Son, Engine Fitter, aged 28, born in Zeal Monachorum, Devon
William S Mitchell, Son, Engine Fitter, aged 27 , born in Bow, Devon
Clare Mitchell, Daughter, aged 26, born in St Mary Church, Devon
Philip Mitchell, Son, Ostler, aged 19, born in St Mary Church, Devon
1914, Henry Wood, Golden Lion, Market Street, Newton Abbot
In 1921 census at 2, Golden Lion Hotel, Newton Abbot, Wolborough
Henry Thomas Wood, Licensed Victualler, aged 36 years 3 months and born in Buckfastleigh, Devon, Own Account
Alice Harriet Wood, Wife, Home Duties, aged 36 years 10 months and born in Teignmouth, Devon
Leslie Henry Wood, Son, aged 9 years and born in Exton, Somerset
William Hutchins, Visitor, Groom (Domestic), Mr Mumford, Hil Wootton, Warwick, aged 59 years 8 months and born in Aldershot, Hampshire
1923, Henry Thomas Wood, Golden Lion, Market street, Newton Abbot
In 1939 at 4 Market Street, Newton Abbot
Henry T Wood, Licensed Victualler, born 09 Mar 1885
Alice H Wood, Unpaid Domestic Duties, born 10 Aug 1884
Jean M Corri, Onion Vendor (French), born 10 Nov 1897
2018, Golden Lion, 4 Market Street, Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2RB