Royal Oak (Gloucester Road)

Royal Oak Gloucester Road

1851. Charlotte Fuller
1853 – 57. Samuel Alden
1871 – 77. John Attwell
1878 to 1881. Ann Attwell
1882 – 83. Edward Curtain
1885 – 88. William Davis
1891 – 1904. Sidney Middle
1909 -20. William Thomas Neal
1920 – 31. Edna Eliza Neal
1935 – 56. Harold V. King
1975. B. H. Jones

From Peter Cope: “re the Royal Oak on Gloucester Road, my great grandparents George and Sophia Southard were working there in the late 1880s but I don’t know in what capacity exactly. George is listed in Kelly’s as Manager”

Census 1851.

Charlotte Fuller 48, head widow, beer house keeper, Gloucestershire Ashleworth
William Fuller 17, son unmarried, shop lad, Middlesex Hounslow
John Fuller 15, son unmarried, office lad, Aberdeen
Charlotte Tavener, lodger, Gloucestershire Horfield
Thomas Condick 36, lodger unmarried, farm labourer, Gloucestershire Lydford

Census 1871.

John Attwell 57, head married, builder and publican, Gloucestershire
Ann Attwell 60, wife married, Devonshire
Edna Attwell 31, daughter unmarried, Gloucestershire
Edna Hiscox 2, granddaughter, Middlesex
Edward J. Curtain 23, son in law married, musician, Middlesex
Eliza Emma Curtain 21, daughter married, Gloucestershire
Albert E. Curteen 10 months, grandson, Kent

Census 1881.

Ann Attwell 70, head widow, inn keeper, Devon Exeter
Edna Hines 41, daughter married, laundress, Gloucestershire Westbury
Richard D. Hines 32, son in law, musician, Hampshire Sandport
Edna Hiscox 12, granddaughter scholar, Middlesex London

Census 1891.

Sidney Middle 34, head married, licensed victualler, Somerset
Peninah Middle 32, wife married, Gloucestershire
Alice B. Middle 10, daughter scholar, Bristol
Mabel K. Middle 6, daughter scholar, Bristol
Lily G. Middle 5, daughter scholar, Bristol
Nina F. Middle 3, daughter scholar, Bristol
Sidney A. Middle 18 months, son, Gloucestershire
Gilbert C. Middle 2 months, son, Gloucestershire
Rose Agnes Walton 18, general domestic servant, Somerset
Annie M. Enoch 17, general domestic servant, Gloucestershire

Census 1901.

Sidney Middle 44, head married, licensed victualler, Bristol
Penimah Middle 42, wife married, Bristol
Alice Middle 20, daughter single, Bristol
Mabel Middle 16, daughter single, Bristol
Lily Middle 15, daughter, Bristol
Nina Middle 13, daughter, Bristol
Sidney Middle 11, son, Horfield
Gilbert Middle 10, son, Horfield
Amy Parsons 27, cousin single, barmaid, Birmingham
Amelia Enoch 25, servant single, general domestic servant, Bristol
Arthur Pratly 27, servant single, groom, Bristol

Census 1911.

William Thomas Neal 55, head married, licensed victualler, Bristol
Edna Eliza Neal 42, wife married, London
Edna Florence Neal 19, daughter single, Bristol
William John Neal 17, son single, no occupation, Bristol
Henry George Neal 13, son, school, Bristol
Dorothy May Neal 11, daughter, school, Bristol
Hilda Mary Neal 10, daughter, school, Bristol
Fanny Louisa Neal 7, daughter, school, Bristol
Alfred Ernest Neal 5, son, school, Bristol
Clifford Malcolm Neal 3, son, Bristol

Prince Of Wales (Gloucester Road)

Prince Of Wales Gloucester Road

1870 – 74. John Bennett
1875 – 87. William Northam
1891 – 1896. Edward W. Pike
1899 – 1904. James Hall
1905 to 1911. Mabel Annie Hankins
1911 – 25. Alfred Hankins
1927 – 50. William Weston
1953 – 56. Kenneth George Kemp
1960. R. P. Quarry
1975. D. Marshall – Hough

Although John Bennett’s occupation is given as Dairyman in the 1871 census, local directories list him as a Beer Retailer. The Prince of Wales was enlarged in the late 1870s by extending into the house next door.

The sign on the top of the building reads:

PRINCE OF WALES
Ashton Gate Brewery Co. Ltd Fine Beers and Ales

Census 1871.
Albert Place

John Bennett 33, head married, dairyman, Thornbury Gloucestershire
Ann Bennett 35, wife married, Horfield Gloucestershire
Ann Bennett 6, daughter scholar, Horfield Gloucestershire
Joseph Bennett 3, son scholar, Horfield Gloucestershire
Henry Bennett 6 months, son, Horfield Gloucestershire
Ann Robbins 59, lodger widow, Devon
Julia Brown 14, servant, general servant, Filton Gloucestershire

Census 1881.
3 & 5 Gloucester Road

William Northam 37, head married, beer retailer, Bristol St.James’
Susan Vowles 35, housekeeper unmarried, general servant, Somerset Street

Census 1891.

Edward W. Pike 55, head married, beer retailer, Gloucestershire Westbury on Trym
Elizabeth Pike 56, wife married, Gloucestershire Chipping Sodbury
Annie Jones 17, servant single, general domestic servant, Bristol
Alice M. Francombe 10, niece, Gloucestershire Chipping Sodbury

Census 1901.

James Hall 56, head married, publican, Bristol
Mary Hall 38, wife married, Chew Stoke Somerset
Eade Hall 6, daughter, London
Violet Hall 3, daughter, Bristol
Lizzie Owen 25, servant single, general domestic servant, Bristol

Census 1911.

Alfred Thomas Hankins 29, head married, beer retailer, Bristol
Mabel Annie Hankins 30, wife married, beer retailer, Somerset Buckland St.Mary
Elsie May Hankins 3½, daughter, Bristol
Olive Rosalind Hankins 1½, daughter, Bristol
Louise Johns 38, servant single, general domestic servant, Somerset Pitminster
Minnie Saunders 14, servant, nurse domestic, Somerset Dundry

Park House (Oak Road)

Park House Oak Road
Off license

Bristol Museum collections

1891 – 97. Henry Ridewood
1900 – 01. Mrs E. Ridewood
1904. R. Dare
1906. Annie Mitchell
1911 – 28. Arthur Smith
1931 – 38. Joseph Cornelius P. Phillips
1944 – 50. William Ewart Cook

Census 1891.

Henry Ridewood 29, head married, builder & contractor and grocer & beer retailer, Bristol
Emma E. Ridewood 20, wife married, Bristol Ashley Road
Emily M. Ridewood 1 month, daughter, Bristol Oak Road Horfield
Lily Ellen Weston 18, sister single, Bristol Ashley Road

Census 1901.

Emma E. Ridewood 29, head widow, shop and beer house, Bristol
Emily M. Ridewood 10, daughter, Bristol Horfield
Florence E. Ridewood 2, daughter, Bristol Horfield
Emily M. Penny 19, servant single, domestic servant, Hampshire Bournemouth
Henry Ridewood 7, son, Bristol Horfield

Census 1911.

Arthur Smith 31, head married, off license & grocery, Horfield Bristol
Florence Smith 28, wife married, Bedminster Bristol
Florence G. Smith 5, daughter, Horfield Bristol

Old Fox Inn (Gloucester Road)

Old Fox Inn Gloucester Road

1870 – 74. James Selway
1875 – 88. Richard Pegler
1891 – 93. Thomas Maddock
1896. George Jackson
1899. Sidney Slade
1900. Elizabeth Slade
1901 – 04. Sidney Slade
1906. Mary Jane Slade
1909. James Hall
1911. George H. Kite
1914 – 21. Emma Griffiths
1925 – 35. Edwin Luff
1937 – 38. Edward Hale
1944 – 60. William T. Hartnell
1975. A. E. Fisher

Census 1871.
Beer House

James Selway 35, head married, carter, Devon Honiton
Emma Selway 23, wife married, Gloucestershire Henbury
Edward Selway 9, son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Henry Selway 7, son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Jane Scratchley 78, grandmother widow, retired beer house keeper, Gloucestershire Cirencester

Census 1881.

Richard Peglar 47, head married, beer retailer, Gloucestershire Winfield
Harriett Peglar 38, wife married, Gloucestershire Emstead
Amy Peglar 7, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Edward Peglar 6, son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Walter Peglar 3, son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Herbert Peglar 2 months, son, Gloucestershire Horfield
Fanny Gullop 13, domestic servant, Gloucestershire St.George

Census 1891.

Thomas Maddock 36, head married, inn keeper, Devon Plymouth
Clara Maddock 33, wife married, Gloucestershire Horfield Bristol
Ethelbert Maddock 5, son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield Bristol

Census 1901.

Sidney Slade 50, head married, publican, Bristol
Mary J. Slade 48, wife married, Bristol
William Slade 23, son single, wood turner, Bristol
Florence Slade 18, daughter single, Bristol
Polly Slade 15, daughter single, dressmaker, Bristol

Census 1911.

H. G. Kite 56, head married, private means, Bath
Harriett Kite 61, wife married, Bath
G. H. Kite 26, son single, licensed victualler for Georges’ Brewery, Bristol
Rose Kite 22, daughter single, assistant in business, Bristol
Gorman Holmes 24, visitor single, clerk at Bath Gas Works, Bath

327 Gloucester Road

No. 327 Gloucester Road
Off license

1861 – 75. Daniel Philpott
1878 – 81. Elizabeth Philpott
1882. Clara Maddock
1884 – 86. Thomas Maddock
1887 – 95. Thomas Mitchell
1896 – 1900. William Edwards
1901. Alice Parker
1903 – 1927. Frederick Arthur Comer
1927 to 1946. Ellen Charlotte Comer
1946 – 56. Muriel Ellen Comer
1957 – 69. A. E. Huggins

Census 1861.

Daniel Philpott 45, head married, shopkeeper, Wiltshire Headington
Elizabeth Philpott 40, wife married, Gloucestershire Charlton
Elizabeth Philpott 24, daughter unmarried, assistant in shop, Gloucestershire Horfield
Daniel Philpott 11, son, groom, Gloucestershire Horfield
William Philpott 9 , son scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Clara Philpott 3, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield
Charles Philpott 14 months, son, Gloucestershire Horfield
Catherine Beard 37, lodger unmarried, dressmaker, Bristol

Census 1871.

Daniel Philpott 56, head married, general shopkeeper, Wiltshire Headington
Clara Philpott 50, wife married, Gloucestershire Claybottom
William H. Philpott 19, son unmarried, typographic printer, Gloucestershire Horfield
Clara A. Philpott 13, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Horfield

Census 1881.

Thomas Maddock 26, head married, plumber gas fitter, Devon
Clara Maddock 23, wife married, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Philpott 61, mother in law widow, general grocer, Gloucestershire
Caroline Sherman 14, servant, Gloucestershire

Census 1891.

Thomas Mitchell 48, head married, grocer & beer retailer, Somerset Keynsham
Elizabeth Mitchell 54, wife married, Somerset Williton
Elizabeth Philpott 71, mother in law widow, Bristol St.George

Census 1901.

Alice Parker 47, head married, wine & spirit merchant, Bristol
Amy Parker 22, daughter single, Bristol
Lillian Parker 20, daughter single, Bristol

Census 1911.

Frederick Arthur Comer 47, head married, retailer of beer, wine, spirits & tobacco off the premises, Bristol
Ellen Charlotte Comer 43, wife married, Bristol
Muriel Ellen Comer 1, daughter, Bristol
Mary Ann Tucker 75, mother in law widow, private means, Bristol

71 Gloucester Road

No. 71 Gloucester Road
Off license

Bristol Museum collections

1885 to 1891. Charles William Gallop
1891 – 1903. Oliver William Wiltshire
1905 – 11. Francis Davis
1924. Florence Kate Petch
1927 – 56. Frank Parker Petch

A dairy prior to 1885, this shop was later incorporated into the pub next door (Royal Hotel)

Census 1991.

Oliver W. Wiltshire 30, head married, commercial traveller, St.George Bristol
Rebecca A. Wiltshire 28, wife married, Bristol
Gerald O. Wiltshire 5, son, Stapleton Gloucestershire
Cicely E. Wiltshire 3, daughter St.George Gloucestershire
name unknown Wiltshire 1 month, Horfield Gloucestershire
Kate Bowden 14, domestic servant, Bedminster Somerset

Census 1901.

Oliver M. Wiltshire 40, head married, wholesale wine & spirit dealer and bottler, St.George Gloucestershire
Rebecca A. Wiltshire 38, wife married, Bristol
Gerald O. Wiltshire 15, son, wholesale stationer’s apprentice, Bristol
Cicely E. Wiltshire 13, daughter school, Bristol
Dorothy E. Wiltshire 10, daughter school, Bristol
Vera O. Wiltshire 7, daughter school, Bristol
Lillian M. Whymark 33, servant single, domestic, Bristol

Census 1911.

Francis Davis 63, head married, beer house keeper and police pensioner, Gloucestershire Stroud
Sarah Ann Davis 58, wife married, assisting in business, Glamorganshire Pontypridd

New Inn (Gloucester Road)

New Inn Gloucester Road

Bristol Museum collections

1871. Thomas Walters
1871 to 1875. George Vincent
1876. Alfred Hamlin
1877 – 78. Frederick Emery
1881. George Giles
1882 to 1886. George Stephen Watts
1887 to 1988. Edward Bowden
1891. Thomas A. Davies
1892. Ernest Boulton
1893 – 1914. George Padfield
1917 – 28. Walter Joseph Palmer
1931 – 38. Margaret Palmer
1944 – 56. Catherine Jennings

In the photograph, the advertisement for Bass is attached to the Foresters’ Arms.

Census 1871.

George Vincent 47, head married, beer retailer, Melcombe Horsey Dorset
Mary Vincent 25, wife married, Birdsmoorgate Dorset
George Vincent 18, son unmarried, milkman, Horfield Gloucestershire
Ann Vincent 15, daughter unmarried, assistant, Horfield Gloucestershire
James Vincent 9, son scholar, Horfield Gloucestershire
Frederick Vincent 3, son scholar, Horfield Gloucestershire
Edith Vincent 1, daughter, Horfield Gloucestershire
Eber Vincent 9 months, son, Horfield Gloucestershire
George Davis 14, brother in law, groom, Birdsmoorgate Dorset

Census 1881.

George Giles 44, head married, beer retailer, Bristol
Eliza Giles 39, wife married, Somersetshire Chelwood
Alfred T. Giles 10, son scholar, Bristol Redland
Florence Giles 11, daughter scholar, Bristol Redland
James Giles 9, son scholar, Bristol Redland
Herbert Giles 2, son, Gloucestershire Horfield

Census 1991.

Thomas A. Davies 23, head married, licensed victualler, Cardiff Glamorganshire
Emily B. Davies 21, wife married, Bristol
Thomas A. Davies 9 months, son, Bristol
Catherine L. Davies 20, sister single, draper’s apprentice, Cardiff Glamorganshire
Emma L. Graves 18, sister in law single, barmaid, Bristol
Albena Carpenter 20, servant single, domestic servant, Weston Somerset

Census 1901.

George Padfield 35, head married, beer retailer, Kilmersdon Somersetshire
Elizabeth Padfield 39, wife married, Kilmersdon Somersetshire

Census 1911.

George Padfield 45, head married, beer retailer, Kilmersdon Somerset
Elizabeth Padfield 49, wife married, Kilmersdon Somerset
William James Cox 19, nephew single, engineer’s apprentice, Kilmersdon Somerset

Golden Lion (Gloucester Road)

Golden Lion Gloucester Road

1870 – 77. William Bryant
1878 – 85. William Butt
1887. Henry Ridewood
1891 – 1901. Nathaniel Morgan
1903 – 05. Louisa Bide
1908. Frank Grainger
1911 – 20. Jane Grainger
1924 – 30. Reginald Wensley
1934 – 52. Beatrice Turner
1956. Richard W. Turner
1975. W. D. Thomas

Census 1871.

William Bryant 29, head married, publican, Gloucestershire Wick
Elizabeth Bryant 25, wife married, publican’s wife, Somerset Winford
Ellen Bond 19, servant unmarried, general servant, Somerset Littleton

Census 1881.

William Butt 42, head married, solicitor’s clerk, Gloucesteshire Horfied
Susan Butt 32, wife married, Gloucestershire Stapleton
Susan E. J. Butt 7, daughter, Bristol St.Paul’s
Ellen C. Butt 5, daughter, Bristol St.Philip’s
Kate M. Butt 3, daughter, Gloucestershire Horfield
Charlotte Gillam 34, sister in law unmarried, assistant, Gloucestershire Stapleton

Census 1891.

Nathaniel Morgan 46, head married, licensed victualler, Gloucestershire Westbury on Severn
Maria Morgan 49, wife married, Gloucestershire Westbury on Severn
Richard Morgan 19, son single, engine fitter, Cardiff St.John’
Alice Morgan 14, daughter, Cardiff St.John’s

Census 1901.

Nathaniel Morgan 55, head married, beer & wine retailer, Gloucestershire Blaisdon
Maria Morgan 56, wife married, Monmouthshire Penalt
HerbertTudor 49, visitor single, farmer, Gloucestershire Westbury on Severn

Census 1911.

Jane Grainger 62, head widow, beer & wine house keeper, Killow Durham
Lily Grainger 28, daughter single, assisting in business, Christchurch Bristol
Frank Grainger 24, son single, assisting in business, Christchurch Bristol

Foresters’ Arms (Ashley Down Road)

Foresters’ Arms Ashley Down Road

1870. William Roberts
1871 to 1885. George Smith
1885 – 1914. Elizabeth Smith
1916 – 31. George Brown
1934 – 56. Bertie Smith

Courage Brewery Archive via Bristol Know Your Place

Census 1871.
Beer house, No. 1 Ashley Cottages

George Smith 29, head married, publican, Gloucestershire Horfield
Elizabeth Smith 28, wife married, Bristol Easton
Susannah Smith 3, daughter, Gloucestershire Horfield
Selina Smith 2, daughter, Gloucestershire Horfield
Florence E. Smith 7 months, daughter, Gloucestershire Horfield
Alice Ann Dark 15, servant unmarried, Bristol Easton

Census 1881.
No. 1 Ashley Down Cottages

George Smith 39, head married, carter, Gloucestershire Bristol
Elizabeth Smith 38, wife married, Gloucestershire Bristol
Susan M. Smith 13, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Ellen A. Smith 11, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Florence Smith 10, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
George E. Smith 8, son scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Elizabeth A. Smith 8, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Ada Smith 6, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Minnie Smith 5, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Mary A. Smith 3, daughter scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol
Arthur Smith 2, son scholar, Gloucestershire Bristol

Census 1891.
No. 1 Ashley Cottages, Foresters’ Arms

Elizabeth Smith 49, head widow, licensed victualler, Gloucestershire Bristol St.Philip’s
Susan M. Smith 23, daughter single, Gloucestershire Horfield
Florence E. Smith 20, daughter single, Gloucestershire Horfield
George E. Smith 18, son single, apprentice cabinet maker, Gloucestershire Horfield
Elizabeth A. Smith 18, daughter single, Gloucestershire Horfield
Ada A. Smith 16, daughter single, dressmaker, Gloucestershire Horfield
Minnie Smith 15, daughter, apprentice dress making, Gloucestershire Horfield
Mary A. Smith 13, daughter, Gloucestershire Horfield
Arthur Smith 12, son, Gloucestershire Horfield

Census 1901.

Elizabeth 58, head widow, publican, Gloucestershire Bristol St.Philip & St.Jacob
Susannah Smith 36, daughter single, mother’s help domestic &c, Gloucestershire Bristol Ashley Down
Elizabeth Smith 27, daughter single, mother’s help domestic &c, Gloucestershire Bristol Ashley Down
Minnie Smith 23, daughter single, dressmaker, Gloucestershire Bristol Ashley Down
Mary Ann Smith 22, daughter single, milliner, Gloucestershire Bristol Ashley Down
Arthur Smith 21, son single, plumber, Gloucestershire Bristol Ashley Down

Census 1911.

Elizabeth Smith 68, head widow, beer retailer, Gloucestershire Bristol
Susannah Mary Smith 39, daughter single, assisting in business, Gloucestershire Bristol
Elizabeth Ann Smith 37, daughter single, assisting in business, Gloucestershire Bristol
Minnie Smith 29, daughter single, assisting in business, Gloucestershire Bristol

Duke Of York (Gloucester Road)

Duke Of York Gloucester Road

Georges’ Brewery Collection via Bristol Know Your Place

1851 – 56. Henry Bradley
1861 – 71. James Spurway
1881. Henry Winter
1891. Thomas Davidson
1899. Alexander Lark
1901. Marion Lark
1904. James Griffiths
1908 – 10. Edward John Maggs
1911. Henry Reynolds
1913 – 17. Ellen Reynolds
1921. Walter Robson
1925 – 28. Benjamin Cox Smith
1931 – 50. Joseph Arbery
1953 – 60. Ernest Cainey
1975. J. P. Langwade

Census 1851.

Henry Bradley 52, head married, beer retailer, Somerset Bedminster
Elizabeth Bradley 51, wife married, beer retailer, Bristol St.Philip’s
Edwin Clements 5, grandson scholar, Bedminster
Patrick Miley 25, lodger married, agricultural labourer, Ireland
Jane Miley 23, lodger married, laundress, Gloucestershire Kingswood
Rose Nab 50, servant widow, Ireland Tipperary

Census 1861.

James Spurway 49, head married, beer retailer & baker, Devon Uffculme
Emma Spurway 46, wife married, Bristol St.James’
Elizabeth Leonard 23, servant unmarried, Wiltshire Kington St.Michael
Henry Willoughby 18, servant unmarried, Gloucestershire horfield

Census 1871.

James Spurway 55, head widower, publican & baker, Devon Uffculme
Louise Smith 32, niece married, blacksmith’s wife, Bristol Bedminster
Frank Smith 33, nephew married, blacksmith, Somerset Ditchett
William F. Smith 15, son, blacksmith’s son, Bristol Bedminster
Annie M. Smith 9, daughter, blacksmith’s daughter
William Morris 23, servant unmarried, baker, Gloucestershire Westbury
Ellen Holeden 23, servant unmarried, Gloucestershire

Census 1881.

Henry Winter 58, head married, licensed victualler, Bishop Waltham Hampshire
Emily Winter 56, wife married, Licensed victualler, St.Philip’s Bristol
Frederick G. Winter 9, son scholar, St.Philip’s Bristol
John Smockcomb 45, boarder widower, soap boiler, St.Philip’s Bristol
Rosena Gowen 28, boarder widow, dressmaker, St.Philip’s Bristol
George Gowen 11, scholar, St.Philip’s Bristol

Census 1891.

Thomas Davidson 27, head married, publican, Ireland Armagh
Elizabeth Davidson 20, wife married, India (british subject)
Mary A. Davidson 10 months, Gloucestershire Horfield

Census 1901.

Marion A. Lark 46, head widow, licensed victualler, Kent Faversham
Mary Russell 32, visitor single, living on own means, Shropshire Ludlow
Violet Midgley 7, visitor, Kent Ramsgate
Nellie A. Gardiner 17, servant single, general domestic servant, Bristol

Census 1911.

Henry Reynolds 57, head married, hotel proprietor, Bristol College Green
Ellen Reynolds 50, wife married, Bristol Bedminster