Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.
Barcelona in June 2026 was absolutely brilliant. The accessibility of Barcelona was amazing.
I will be visiting Barcelona again, but I will never be using the services of Cunard again, they were absolutely dreadful. Cunard should be ashamed. They were crap, as was ths scumbag disabled taxi which charged us 46 euros to travel from the Cunard ship back to the airport. His taxi fare always showed as 46 euros, and felt a bit like being shafted by Cunard, a member of the Carnival group. I hate scum like this, BUT sadly NOT worth a court case, but I can tell the world about the scum at Cunard, and Carnival.
I should point out that I did raise a complaint whilst on the cruise, but this was ignored and I have never heard any more of this, instead they turned their rabid dogs on me. Useless scum management at Cunard, and Carnival - getting the picture? I also believe the main law firm which takes on cases against the likes of Cunard is probably owned by Carnival, because they are absolutely a waste of time. Not a problem, as my interest is not in money, and more in awrning others about their service.
Of course you can pay me to shut up. I just like mentioning the shit Cunard service.
Southwark St John index
The address of James Butcher in the 1871 census is 154 Tooley Street, but the 1869 directory lists him at 18 Fair Street, next to the Horselydown. Possibly known as the Hop Pole. *** The address is at 122 Tooley Street by 1891, following street renumbering. *
A listing of historical London public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Southwark St John Horsleydown, Surrey, London.
Residents at this address.
1869/James Butcher/Beer Retailer, 18 Fair Street/../../Post Office Directory
1871/James Butcher/Retailer of Beer/64/Thatcham, Berkshire/Census
1871/Fannie Butcher/Wife/53/Hinstopen, Devon/Census
1871/Emily Handy/Daughter in Law, Barmaid/19/Lambeth, Surrey/Census
1871/Ann Thomas/Wifes Sister, Barmaid/39/Hinstopen, Devon/Census
1871/Charles Dance/Pot Boy/16/Popham, Surrey/Census
1871/Elizabeth Wonnett/Servant/12/Battersea, Surrey/Census
1881/James Dawes/Beer House Keeper/40/Longhope, Gloucester/Census
1881/Mary Dawes/Wife/42/Felton, Northumberland/Census
1881/James Dawes/Son/4/St Giles, Middlesex/Census
1881/Catherine Steel/Mother In Law, Widow/70/London, Middlesex/Census
1882/Thomas Smith/Beer Retailer/../../Post Office Directory
1891/Robert Price Hunter/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1891/Robert Hunter/Beer House Keeper/47/City of London/Census
1891/Mary Hunter/Wife/45/City of London/Census
1891/Robert Hunter/Son, Potman/25/City of London/Census
1891/Florence Hunter/Daughter, Barmaid/17/Lambeth/Census
1891/Emily Hunter/Daughter-in-Law/25/Cardiff/Census
1895/William Henry Paul/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1899/Albert Ernest Welford/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1910/Thomas Witherick/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
London Evening Standard 25 June 1913
Licensing Act 1904 Notice of principal meeting to discuss by the Compensation authority on 15th July 1913
Newington
Hop Pole, 122 Tooley street, Beer on (ante 1869), Thomas Witherick
1914/Thomas Witherick/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1915/Thomas Witherick/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
* Provided By Ewan
*** Provided By Tris