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Burgess Hill inn, Keymer road, Burgess Hill

The Burgess Hill Inn (also known as the “Top House”) was originally named the “Anchor” dating back to 1840, John Agate was the first landlord, who was also a wheelwright with his own forge in Junction Road which was demolished many years ago.

Burgess Hill pub history index

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

Residents at this address

In 1911 at Burgess Hill Inn Keymer Road Burgess Hill,
George Theo Lacey, Licensed victualler aged 38 and born in Rotherhithe London
Clara Lacey, Wife aged 37 and born in Battersea, London
Thomas Lacey, Son aged 9 and born in Battersea, London
Kathleen Mary Lacey, Daughter aged 7 and born in Battersea, London
Marjorie Clara Lacey, Daughter aged 5 and born in Battersea, London
George Edwin Lacey, Son aged 3 and born in Burgess Hill, Sussex
Nora Hilda King, Barmaid aged 19 and born in Burgess Hill, Sussex

In 1921 at Burgess Hill Inn Keyner Road, Burgess Hill, Keymer Urban
George Theo Lacey, Publican aged 48 and born in Bermondsey, London
Clara Lacey, Wife, Home Duties aged 47 and born in Battersea, London
Thomas Lacey, Son, Civil Service Clerk Scientific & Industrial Research Dept aged 19 and born in Battersea, London
Kathleen Mary Lacey, Daughter aged 17 and born in Battersea, London
Marjorie Clara Lacey, Daughter aged 15 and born in Battersea, London
George Edwin Lacey, Son aged 14 and born in Burgess Hill, Sussex
Kate Lacey, Mother aged 83 and born in Westham, Sussex

1938, Burgess Hill inn, T. Arthur Avery, Keymer road, Burgess Hill .. Post Office Directory





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