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Latterly named the Kingfisher. *
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Kingfisher, 4 Gunner Street, Portsmouth
Inside the Kingfisher with Harry Sheath and Rose Brewer (mother in law)
Both kindly provided by Richard Sheath
Residents at this address
1901/Sarah A Sumner/Beer Retailer, Widow/49/Portsmouth, Hampshire/Census
1901/Frances N Venters/Niece, Barmaid/17/Portsmouth, Hampshire/Census
1920/Charles John Abinett/../../../Kellys Directory
1927/Chas Jn Abinett/../../../Kellys Directory
My Uncle Harry Sheath had both The Fox and The
Kingfisher pubs in Gunner Street, Portsmouth up until they were demolished
in 1970. *
He and his mother in law Rose Brewer were landlords. The Fox closed first
this was just a beer house and the Kingfisher (previously The Carpenters
Arms) had a spirits license and kept trading until a compulsory purchase
order from Port City Council decided to 'develop' the area. Rose Brewer's
sister had the Duke of Cornwall which was 5
minutes away in Lake Road Ports. Hope this helps. *
* Provided By Richard Sheath