Use the search box below to research your ancestors by surname, street name, pub name etc. The directory and census entries are reproduced verbatim from original sources. The Historical-Overview represents my (the author’s) interpretation of that evidence.
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Royal Oak, 26 St John Street, Preston, Lancashire

Preston pub history index

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

Residents at this address

1818/Robert Weilding/../../../Pigot’s Directory 1818-19-20 **

1821/William Hardwick/../../../Tulket’s Directory **

1825/John Hope/../../../Baines Directory **

1828/Thos. Buck/../../../Pigot’s Directory 1828-29 **

1841/Edward Calvert / Victualler /../../../Pigot’s Directory **

1854/Robt. Chew/../../../Mannex & Co. Directory of Mid-Lancashire **

1881/Peter Chambers/Beerseller/27/Accrington, Lancashire/Census
1881/Isabella Chambers/Wife/24/Blackburn, Lancashire/Census
1881/James Harry Chambers/Son/3/Blackburn, Lancashire/Census
1881/Emily Chambers/Daughter/1/Blackburn, Lancashire/Census


** Provided By Stephen Harris


PUB HISTORY
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