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Royston pubs history index
Directory of Pubs in the UK,historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Hertfordshire .
Residents at this address
1839, Benjamin Gosling, Catherine Wheel, Melbourn street, Royston, Cambridgeshire
In 1841 at Catherine Wheel, Melbourne Street, Royston
Benjamin Gosling, Saddler aged 50 and born in Hertfordshire
Mary A Gosling aged 45 and born in Hertfordshire
Ann Gosling, Dressmaker aged 15
Maria Gosling aged 15
John Day, Plumber aged 20
John Warner, Mail Cab Driver aged 15
1851, William Ginn, Catherine Wheel, Melbourn Street, Royston, Hertfordshire
In 1851 at the Catherine Wheel", Melbourn Street, Royston
William Ginn, Publican aged 361815 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Mary Ginn, Wife aged 34 and born in Walkern, Hertfordshire
George Ginn, Brother, Grocer's shopman aged 22 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Betsey Fardel, General Servant aged 161835 and born in Therfield, Hertfordshire
James Pettit, Lodger, Malt maker (journeyman) aged 29 and born in Essex
John Goodliff, Lodger, Carpenter journeyman aged 42 and born in Bedfordshire
Francis Pratt, Lodger, Carpenter journeyman aged 27 and born in Bedfordshire
1855, Catherine Wheel, W GINN, Melbourn street, Royston
In 1861 at the Catherine Wheel, Melbourn Street, Royston
William Ginn, Inn keeper victualler aged 46 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Mary Ginn, WifeMarriedFemale44 and born in Walkern, Hertfordshire
Susannah Taylor, Niece aged 10 and born in ScholarStaffordshire
Sarah Livings, Niece, House servant aged 18 and born in Hertfordshire
1866/W Ginn/../../../Post Office Directory
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 30 May 1879
Catherine Wheel, Royston.
Established 1840.
Rachel E Stamford Thanks the inhabitants of Royston and the surrounding neighbourhood for the patronage during the past 4 years she has conducted the business. She has added to her stock a
Hansoms Patent Safety Cab,
And solicits their futire Orders.
Wines, and Spirits, Bottled or Draught Ales and Stout, of superior quality.
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 23 January 1880
Mr Sandys applied for an endorsement until transfer day, of the licence of the Catherine Wheel Inn, Royston from Mrs R E Stamford to Mr Daniel Brand, late of Westmill - Granted.
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 12 November 1880
The licence of the Catherine Wheel Inn, Royston was transferred from Mr Brand to Mr Wells
Cambridge Independent Press.12 November 1881
Catherine Wheel, Royston from John Thomas Wells to John Thomas, late of Maidstone army pensioner
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 25 November 1881
The Catherine Wheel Inn, Royston
Mr John Thomas
(Late Colour-Serjeant of H M 97th Foot)
Begs to inform the Gentlemen, Farmers &c of Royston and Neighbourhood, that he has taken the above old established Inn, and trust that any superior accommodation and reasonable charges to be favourwed with their patronage.
Lock up Coach Houses, Stabling, and Loose Boxes, Ostler always in attendance.
Cambridge Independent Press. 29 April 1882
Catherine Wheel, at Royston from John Thomas to Henry Reed
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow, 26 September 1884
The adjourned license meeting for the Catherine Wheel, at Royston, the granting of which was adjourned for personal attendance of the landlord.
Mr Sandys (manager to Messrs Phillips) now appeared and said Mr Reed was leaving the house and a new tenant was coming within a few days.
Cambridge Independent Press. 14 February 1885
Catherine Wheel Inn, at Royston from Henry Reed to Edwin Bradwin, late of Ponders End.
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 26 June 1885
John Nottage
Begs to inform the public generally that he has taken that well known and old established Inn
The Catherine Wheel, sitiate in Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts.
and hopes by strict attention to business and supplying good articles at a Moderate charge, to merit their patronage and support.
Finest Mild and Burton Ales, Sparkling Bitter, Wines, Spirits, and Cigars of the best quality.
All kinds of Mineral Waters, Bitters, Peppermint &c.
Luncheon or Dinner provided on the shortest notice.
Good Beds and Bedding
Good Stabling and Coach-Houses
Pony and Trap to Let out on hire.
John Nottage, Proprietor, Royston 19th June 1885
NB Several Loose Boxex to let, suitable for Race or other Horses, also two good Hay, Straw or Corn Lofts.
Cambridge Independent Press. 23 October 1886
Catherine Wheel, at Royston from William Edey to John Hall Wright
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 20 December 1889
John Hall Wright, late landlord of the Catherine Wheel, at Royston, was summoned for retailing spirits, to wit, gin, without a licence, at Royston, on the 6th December, and also for selling tobacco without a licence.A fine avoided further discussion.
1890/Hy Bray/../../../Post Office Directory
1891/George Hyde/Publican/27/Egbaston, Birmingham/Census
1891/Caroline Hyde/Wife/27/Bolley, Hampshire/Census
Cambridge Independent Press. 25 July 1891
Ernest Creed applied for a transfer of the licence of the Catherine Wheel, at Royston, but as he admitted being three times convicted of drunkenness, the Bench declined to grant the transfer.
Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 26 January 1912
The death of Mr Henry Reed which took place at Litlington on Friday last, removes another old Army veteran, who was 76 years of age.
He served his Queen and country with the 6th Dragoons for 23 years in India and Afghanistan and was in Ireland during the Fenian rising.
He had the Afghanistan, and good conduct and long service medals, and was pensioned 31 years ago.
He was at one time landlord of the Catherine Wheel Inn (now closed) in Melbourn street, Royston, and has held the licences of other houses in the district.