The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

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Barcelona in June 2026 was absolutely brilliant. The accessibility of Barcelona was amazing.
I will be visiting Barcelona again, but I will never be using the services of Cunard again, they were absolutely dreadful. Cunard should be ashamed. They were crap, as was ths scumbag disabled taxi which charged us 46 euros to travel from the Cunard ship back to the airport. His taxi fare always showed as 46 euros, and felt a bit like being shafted by Cunard, a member of the Carnival group. I hate scum like this, BUT sadly NOT worth a court case, but I can tell the world about the scum at Cunard, and Carnival.

I should point out that I did raise a complaint whilst on the cruise, but this was ignored and I have never heard any more of this, instead they turned their rabid dogs on me. Useless scum management at Cunard, and Carnival - getting the picture? I also believe the main law firm which takes on cases against the likes of Cunard is probably owned by Carnival, because they are absolutely a waste of time. Not a problem, as my interest is not in money, and more in awrning others about their service.
Of course you can pay me to shut up. I just like mentioning the shit Cunard service.

Crown Inn, Newgate Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Hatfield index

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

Residents at this address

1881/Louisa Chapman/Publican/56/London, Middlesex/Census
1881/Sarah Parker/Servant/13/Newgate Street, Hertford/Census

1882/Mrs Louisa Chapman/Beer Retailer/../../Post Office Directory

1890/Mrs Louisa Chapman/Beer Retailer/../../Post Office Directory

1891/Louisa Chapman/Beer House Keeper, Widow/67/Bermondsey, London/Census
1891/John Twin/Lodger, carpenter/58/Cheshunt, Herts/Census

My Great Grandfather Daniel Wilkins was the beer retailer at this pub according to the 1901 census. The Hare and Hounds Hotel at 340 High Street, Rochester, Kent which was run by Donald and Vera Wilkins during the 1960’s.  *

1901/Daniell Wilkins/Beer Retailer/49/Childs Hill, Middlesex/Census *
1901/Sarah Ann Wilkins/Wife/46/Eversden, Cambridgeshire/Census
1901/Emily F Wilkins/Daughter/23/North Finchley, Middlesex/Census
1901/William C Wilkins/Son/14/North Finchley, Middlesex/Census
1901/Albert J Wilkins/Son/8/North Finchley, Middlesex/Census
1901/Maude E Batchelor/Visitor/24/Paddington, London/Census

1912/Charles Smith/Beer Retailer/../../Post Office Directory


* Provided By David Wilkins

** Provided By Stephen Harris


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