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Old Sir Simon, 76 Friargate, Preston, Lancashire

Preston pub history index

This pub closed in the early years of the twentieth century **

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

Residents at this address

1877/Alice Mercer / Beer Retailer /../../../Mannex Directory of Preston & District **

1881/James Mercer/Beerhouse Keeper And Clogger/43/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Ann Mercer/Wife/44/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Dorothy Mercer/Daughter, Domestic Servant/17/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/James Mercer/Son, Clogger/15/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Mary A Mercer/Daughter/13/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Elizabeth Mercer/Daughter/11/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Joseph Mercer/Son/9/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Richard W Mercer/Son/6/Preston, Lancashire/Census
1881/Margaret A Mercer/Daughter/4/Preston, Lancashire/Census


** Provided By Stephen Harris


PUB HISTORY
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