Griffin, Fish Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire

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Historical records confirm that The Griffin operated as a beer house on Fish Hill in Royston, with recorded landlords including George Phypers (1861–1871), James Hagger (1881–1891), and William James Wood (1902–1912). The establishment, which functioned as a pub and beer retailer, closed in the early-to-mid 20th century, according to the Pubs History Wiki for Royston. You can explore the full historical data at Pubwiki.co.uk. I am not currently certain if all of the above is correct.

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Residents at this address

In 1851 at the Griffin, Fish Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire
Joseph Barker, Publican aged 55 and born in Thriplow, Cambridgeshire
Mary Barker, Wife aged 50 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
William Barker, Son, Saddler master aged 25 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Joseph Barker, Son, Saddler apprentice aged 17 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Gotlob Cook, Visitor, Hawker aged 60 and born in Prussia, Germany
Jonas Silver, Visitor, Hawker aged 45 and born in France
William Drew, Visitor, Hawker aged 35 and born in Brandon, Suffolk

1855, Griffin, W Taylor, Fish Hill, Royston

In 1861 at The Griffin, Fish Hill, Royston Hertfordshire and on the next page of the census is the White Hart.
William Taylor, Post boy & publican aged 45 and born in Alconbury, Hertfordshire
Susan Taylor, Wife aged 40 and born in St Neots, Hertfordshire
Emma Taylor, Daughter, Dressmaker aged 17 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
James Taylor, Son, Painter & plumber aged 15 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Walter Taylor, Son, Servant aged 13 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Agnes Taylor, Daughter aged 10 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
John Taylor, Son aged 8 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
George Taylor, Son aged 6 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
Isabella Taylor, Daughter aged 3 and born in Royston, Hertfordshire
and two lodgers

Cambridge Independent Press. 10 August 1872
Application was made by William Riddle, for an alehouse licence to the Griffin at Royston, the late tenant having left the house, and the house having been since closed. Licence gtanted.

Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow. 13 March 1885
On Wednesday Next, March 18th, at the Griffin public house, Royston, immediately after the sale of stock, a portion of the HouseHold Furniture and effects.