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Cross Keys, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire

North Nibley pub history index

Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Gloucestershire.

Residents at this address.

My triple great grandfather is listed at the Cross Keys Beerhouse in North Nibley, in the 1861 census. I also have a family letter that said it was the �Brass Keys�. In 1851, he is also listed as a Butcher, but no mention of being a publican ***

1861/Thomas Limer/Butcher/58/Checkley, Stafford/Census
1861/Ann Limer/Wife/53/North Nibley, Gloucestershire/Census
1861/Mary Limer/Daughter, Dressmaker/24/North Nibley, Gloucestershire/Census


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