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Lydbrook pub history index
It was only named in the 1871 census, but I think he is a Grocer here in 1881 and 1891.
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Gloucestershire.
Residents at this address.
In 1871 at the Victoria Inn, West Dean, Monmouth
James Phelps, Grocer aged 54 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Ann Phelps, Wife aged 38 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Alfred James Phelps, Son, Collier aged 16 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Lizzie Phelps, Daughter aged 12 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Matthew Phelps, Son aged 10 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Leonard Phelps, Son aged 8 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
Arthur Phelps, Son aged 2 and born in West Dean, Gloucestershire
1876 Morris & Co. Commercial Directory, James Phelps, shopkeeper and beer retailer, Upper Lydbrook