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?? Lists of Pub Owners/Managers

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Frances in Norwich

Frances in Norwich Report 29 Aug 2008 22:22

There is also a site for Norfolk pubs, will try and find the address for you.

Frances

Just found it, try norfolkpubs.co.uk

Peter

Peter Report 29 Aug 2008 21:39

Scorpio,

I can't remember the names but there are websites that give you the ownership history of pubs in Surrey and Suffolk. Googling should enable you to find any websites relevant to your search.

Peter

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 29 Aug 2008 21:33

You could try the Black Sheep index, which has some publicans listed:

http://www.blacksheepindex.co.uk/SOUL.htm

You may find some tips here:

Tracing ancestors who worked in pubs

http://www.sfowler.force9.co.uk/page_27.htm

Lots of publicans here, but probably too early:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/Index/PubsInnsBeer.html

There's a nice Midlands pubs site; it mostly covers the Midlands, but I see they're adding other counties now.

http://www.midlandspubs.co.uk

Finally, your best bet is probably to trawl through the trade directories for the area you're interested in:

http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 29 Aug 2008 20:45

Try this one too

http://www.pubhistory.freeserve.co.uk/phs/howto.htm

it's the pub history society and it has a few links

Elaine

Scorpio

Scorpio Report 29 Aug 2008 20:08

Thank you for your replies. Will definitely try your suggestions.

jeannie

jeannie Report 29 Aug 2008 11:29

try this one i know it is a bit early for pre WW1 but it will give you a start

www.1881pubs.com

Researching:
McGeorge, Smiles, Brewerton- Sunderland. Rycroft, Smith-Yorkshire. Lumsden, Prentice - Scotland. Ellis, Jeffries, Short - NZ.

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 28 Aug 2008 22:23

There are a few lists online. Whereabouts were they?

Nicola

Nicola Report 28 Aug 2008 22:21

if you know the town it may be worth looking in teh local directory of teh time. These are sometimes available on line and you can always get them in local library or book shop. You may also find a helpful GR member ho has a cppy of teh one you need and who is willing to look up for you- have a go.....

Scorpio

Scorpio Report 28 Aug 2008 20:24

Before WW1 my grandparents owned? managed? a couple of pubs. I would like to find out more so does anyone know if there are there any organisations I can contact who may have details?