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Black Swan, 30 Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire

Ware pub history index

It closed when a compensation claim paid for its closure in November 1912.

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

Residents at this address

1911/George Albert Barker/Farm Foreman & Beer Retailer/29/Bethnal Green, London/Census
1911/Lilian Mary Barker/Wife/27/Wadesmill, Hertfordshire/Census
1911/George Arthur Barker/Son/8/Ware, Hertfordshire/Census
1911/Fred Victor Barker/Son/5/Walthamstow, Essex/Census
1911/Lilliam Grace Barker/Daughter/2 years 6 months/Ware, Hertfordshire/Census
1911/Herbert Mean/Boarder, Milk Carrier/23/Sacombe, Ware, Hertfordshire/Census

Watford Observer. 16 November 1912
Twenty Two Closed Houses. - Compensation for Brewers and Tenants. The total amount of compensation granted was £8,574 2s 10d
Ware Division
The Black Swan, Priory street, Ware Urban, beer on (ante 1869), licensee George Albert Barker, registered owners, Mr William Francis Parker, Warcop Hpuse, Penrith, Westmoreland; lessees Messrs Holt and Co, Marine Brewery, Ratcliff, London; Mr Flints valuation £253; freeholders £150; leaseholders £63; tenant £40.



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