Pubs. Woolpack, Chipping Hill

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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3rd January 2001
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1839 Christopher Annett Collis Pigot’s
1845 John Lorkin Post Office
1848 John Smithman Lorkin White’s
1851 John Smithman Lorkin Innkeeper 37 Bocking, Essex Census*
Mary Ann Lorkin Wife 37 Braintree, Essex Census*
Phoebe Lorkin Daughter 7 Witham, Essex Census*
Albert Lorkin Son 3 Witham, Essex Census*
Ellen Lorkin Daughter 2 Witham, Essex Census*
Arthur Lorkin Son 7m Witham, Essex Census*
Charlotte Parker Servant 40 Witham, Essex Census*
Ann Smith Servant 20 Cambridge Census*
1855 J. S. Lorkin Kelly’s**
1861 John S. Lorkin Victualler & Baker 47 Bocking, Essex Census
Mary Ann Lorkin Wife 46 Braintree, Essex Census
George Lorkin Son, Baker 21 Braintree, Essex Census
Emily Lorkin Daughter 19 Witham, Essex Census
Phoebe Lorkin Daughter 17 Witham, Essex Census
Albert Lorkin Son, Bakers Assistant 14 Witham, Essex Census
Arthur Lorkin Son 12 Witham, Essex Census
Peter Lorkin Son 10 Witham, Essex Census
John Lorkin Son 6 Witham, Essex Census
Pershannah Butler Domestic Servant 21 Stisted, Essex Census
William Roberts Lodger, Jobbing Labourer 30 Witham, Essex Census
Octavis Gooday Border, Photographic Assistant 40 Terling, Essex Census
1862 John Smitheman Lorkin Baker Kelly’s
1870 John Smitheman Lorkin Baker Kelly’s
1874 Henry Ewin Baker Kelly’s
1878 Mrs. Thirza Ewin Baker Kelly’s
1881 Thomas Hood Baker & Innkeeper 38 Clayford, Kent Census
Betsey Hood Wife 42 East Malling, Kent Census
Thomas Hood Son, Baker 17 Ashford, Kent Census
Harry Hood Son 16 East Malling, Kent Census
Caroline Hood Daughter 14 East Malling, Kent Census
William Hood Son 12 East Malling, Kent Census
Ellen Hood Daughter 11 East Malling, Kent Census
Frederick Hood Son 8 East Malling, Kent Census
Ann Hood Daughter 7 East Malling, Kent Census
Arthur Hood Son 2m Witham, Essex Census
Priscilla Holgate General Servant 21 High Easter, Essex Census
Cornell Fitch Servant, Baker 16 Writtle, Essex Census
1882 Thomas Hook Baker Kelly’s
1894 Henry Clark Baker Kelly’s
1933 Frederick S. Rankin Kelly’s

* Provided by Angela Ward

** Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

Pubs. White Horse, Chipping Hill

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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22nd June 2000
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1839 Joseph Argent Pigot’s
1845 William Thornback Post Office
1848 William Thornback White’s
1851 Arthur Tuff Innkeeper 30 Witham, Essex Census*
Jane Tuff Sister 22 Witham, Essex Census*
Emma Soder Servant 16 Fairstead, Essex Census*
Walter Barker Servant 16 Henmill, Norfolk Census*
James Prance Lodger, Cabinet Maker 42 Bocking, Essex Census*
1852 A. Tuff Kelly’s**
1855 A. Tuff Kelly’s**
1862 Arthur Tuff Kelly’s
1870 Mrs. Jane Dorcas Burgess Kelly’s
1871 Mrs. Jane Dorcas Burgess Post Office
1874 Mrs. Jane Dorcas Burgess Kelly’s
1878 Mrs. Jane Dorcas Burgess Kelly’s
1881 Jane D. Burgess Innkeeper 70 Feering, Essex Census
Charles Henry Ballman Son, Corn Miller 32 Great Braxted, Essex Census
1882 Mrs. Jane Dorcas Burgess Kelly’s
1891 Charles Henry Bateman Publican 42 Great Braxted, Essex Census***
Harriet Bateman Wife 42 Wickham Bishops, Essex Census***
1894 Charles Henry Bateman Kelly’s
1898 Charles Henry Bateman Kelly’s
1917 David Lenney Kelly’s

* Provided by Angela Ward

** Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

*** Provided by CG

Pubs. White Hart, High Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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9th January 2001
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1822 John Crump Pigot’s*
1823-4 John Crump Pigot’s
1839 John Cook Pigot’s
1845 Mrs. Rebecca Cook Post Office
1848 Rebecca Cook White’s
1851 Rebecca Cook Innkeeper 37 Witham, Essex Census**
John Cook Son ?? Holbeach, Lincolnshire Census**
Rebecca Cook Daughter 7 Witham, Essex Census**
Denny Everett Daughter 5 Witham, Essex Census**
Eliza Beckwith Daughter 3 Witham, Essex Census**
Eliza Siverne Lodger, General Labourer 68 White Notley, Essex Census**
Mary Cottis Lodger, General Labourer 61 Witham, Essex Census**
William Potter Lodger, General Labourer 25 Thorpe, Essex Census**
William Rootkin Lodger, General Labourer 21 Marks Tey, Essex Census**
1852 Mrs. R. Cook Kelly’s*
1855 R. Cottee Kelly’s*
1862 Reuben Cottee Kelly’s
1870 Charles Brown Kelly’s
1871 Charles Brown Post Office
1874 Charles Brown Kelly’s
1878 Edward Fountaine Kelly’s
1882 Henry Chilman Kelly’s
1891 Robert A. Brice Innkeper 47 Stoke Goldington, Bucks Census***
Mary A. Brice Wife 43 South Fambridge, Essex Census***
William H. Brice Son 14 Southminster, Essex Census***
Mary L. Brice Daughter 12 Southminster, Essex Census***
Frederick H. Brice Son 8 Southminster, Essex Census***
Edward Brice Son 5 Southminster, Essex Census***
Arthur E. Brice Son 4 Southminster, Essex Census***
Frank A. Brice Son 2 Witham, Essex Census***
Kate Challis Barmaid 20 Tillingham, Essex Census***
Eliza Wilks General Servant 20 Tiptree, Essex Census***
Sarah J. Cooper Nursemaid 14 Burnham, Essex Census***
Arther Wager(?) Boots 15 Great Totham, Essex Census***
1894 Robert Alfred Brice Kelly’s
1898 Robert Alfred Brice Kelly’s
1917 Johnathon Edwards Proprietor Kelly’s
1933 Arthur Godfrey Corser Kelly’s

* Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

** Provided by Angela Ward

Pubs. White Hart Tap, Maldon Road

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1845 Robert Dodd Post Office
1848 Robert Dodd White’s
1851 Robert Dodd Publican 65 Pebmarsh, Essex Census*
Sarah Dodd Wife 64 Sudbury, Suffolk Census*
1891 Samuel Y. Banham Ostler 37 Stonham, Suffolk Census**
Sophia Banham Wife 38 Isle of Wight, West Cowes Census**
Ernest Banham Son, Ostler’s Assistant 19 Braintree, Essex Census**
? Banham Daughter 9 Braintree, Essex Census**
Edward Banham Son 7 Braintree, Essex Census**
Frederick Banham Son 5 Witham, Essex Census**
William Gibson Groom 34 London Census**

* Provided by Angela Ward

** Provided by CG

Pubs. Waggon & Horses, Bridge Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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Long since demolished.

Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1839 John Mann Pigot’s
1845 John Mann Post Office
1848 John Mann White’s
1852 E. Jarvis Kelly’s*
1855 M. Mecklenburgh Kelly’s*

* Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

Pubs. The Angel, High Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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Demolished around 1920**

Taken circa 1900. The Angel is the building on the right with what appears to be a flag pole on its roof**
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1822 William Mayhew Pigot’s*
1823-4 William Mayhew Pigot’s
1839 James Turner Pigot’s
1845 George Appleby Post Office
1848 George Appleby Kelly’s
1855 R. Smith Kelly’s*
1862 William Brittain Kelly’s
1870 Abraham Medcalf Kelly’s
1871 Abraham Medcalf Post Office
1874 Edward Charles Watson Kelly’s
1878 William Fulcher Kelly’s
1881 William Mayhew Innkeeper 34 Rivenhall, Essex Census
Alice Mayhew Wife 33 Loughton, Essex Census
Herbert W. Mayhew Son 1 Witham, Essex Census
Ethel M. Mayhew Daughter 6m Witham, Essex Census
1882 William Mayhew Kelly’s
1886 Jesse Birkin Kelly’s*
1894 Charles Roberts Kelly’s
1898 Charles Roberts Kelly’s
1917 William Arthur Sherman Kelly’s

* Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

** Provided by Janet Gyford

Pubs. Swan, High Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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9th January 2001
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1822 Robert Page Pigot’s*
1823-4 Robert Page Pigot’s
1839 Charles Page Pigot’s*
1845 James Harvey Post Office
1848 James Andrews White’s
1851 Frederick King Innkeeper 54 Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire Census**
Amelia King Wife 43 Great Waltham, Essex Census**
Sarah Goldstone Visitor, Retired Innkeeper 69 Great Waltham, Essex Census**
Harriet Kemp Domestic Servant 16 Rayleigh, Essex Census**
Thomas T. Glover Ostler 20 Lavenham, Essex Census**
Lewis Agar Lodger, Bricklayer 20 Witham, Essex Census**
1852 F. King Kelly’s*
1852 P. King Kelly’s*
1862 William Hodges Kelly’s
1870 William Hodges Kelly’s
1871 William Hodges Post Office
1874 William Hodges Kelly’s
1878 George Brown Kelly’s
1881 Henry Turner Innkeeper 37 Witham, Essex Census
Mary Turner Wife 35 Holbeach, Lincolnshire Census
Frances M. Turner Daughter 7 Witham, Essex Census
Annie Turner Daughter 5 Witham, Essex Census
Alice M. Turner Daughter 3 Witham, Essex Census
Isaac Shik Lodger, General Labourer 68 White Notley, Essex Census
William Pavelin Lodger, General Labourer 61 Witham, Essex Census
William Skaling Lodger, General Labourer 25 Thorpe, Essex Census
Benjamin Moules Lodger, General Labourer 21 Marks Tey, Essex Census
Charles E. Stant Lodger, Bootmaker 48 Creston All Saints, Suffolk Census
Charles Knight Lodger, General Labourer 31 Midhurst, Sussex Census
George Scropes Lodger, Jockey 26 Bungay, Norfolk Census
1882 Henry Turner Kelly’s
1891 Charles Albert Nash Licensed Victualler 45 Heybridge, Essex Census***
Eliza Emma Nash Wife 40 Hatfield Peverel, Essex Census***
Elizabeth Mary Nash Daughter 15 Hatfield Peverel, Essex Census***
Charles Harry Nash Son 13 Hatfield Peverel, Essex Census***
James Trayler Ostler 57 Marks Tey, Essex Census***
William Foster Lodger, Sawyer 56 Boreham, Essex Census***
John Bakeman Ward Lodger. Gardener 37 Woodham Walter, Essex Census***
Henry Bureham(?) Lodger, Brickmaker 45 Census***
1894 Mrs. Lydia Brown Kelly’s
1898 John Charles Merryweather Kelly’s
1917 Ernest Noble Kelly’s
1933 Mrs. Ethel R. Lawrence Kelly’s

* Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

** Provided by Angela Ward

*** Provided by CG

Pubs. Spread Eagle, Newland Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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Dating from 1300

9th January 2001
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1600 John Armonde Owner (Left to Son, George) Will*
George Armonde Owner (Left by Father, John) Will*
1822 Robert Polley Pigot’s**
1823-4 Robert Polley Pigot’s
1839 Sarah Nunn Pigot’s
1845 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Post Office
1848 Sarah Nunn White’s
1851 Sarah Nunn Innkeeper 61 Barling, Essex Census***
Henry Nunn Son, Saddler 29 Witham, Essex Census***
Sarah Nunn Daughter, Dealer in Fancy Wood 28 Witham, Essex Census***
Eliza Nunn Daughter, Dealer in Fancy Wood 26 Witham, Essex Census***
Louisa Nunn Daughter, Assistant at Home 18 Witham, Essex Census***
Eliza Gatwood Visitor, Schoolmistress 35 London Census***
Mary Rickmore Servant 20 Witham, Essex Census***
Samuel Fitch Lodger, Cabinet Maker 27 Colchester, Essex Census***
Thomas Trimner (?) Lodger, Errand Boy 56 Census***
1852 Mrs. S. Nunn Kelly’s**
1855 Mrs. S. Nunn Kelly’s**
1862 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Kelly’s
1870 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Kelly’s
1871 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Post Office
1874 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Kelly’s
1878 Mrs. Sarah Nunn Kelly’s
1881 Sarah Nunn Hotelkeeper 58 Witham, Essex Census
Eliza Nunn Sister, Partner 56 Witham, Essex Census
William E. Shee Nephew, Solicitors Clerk 31 Witham, Essex Census
Eliza E. Ives Cousin, Assistant 21 Lambeth, Surrey Census
Lucy Bright General Servant 16 Fairsted, Essexy Census
Frederick Hunwick Domestic Boots 18 Coggeshall, Essexy Census
1882 Miss Eliza Nunn Kelly’s
1891 John W. Challams Hotel Keeper 34 Spilsby, Lincolnshire Census****
Jane R. Nunn Househeeper 42 Spilsby, Lincolnshire Census****
John E. Adams Boots at Hotel 29 Somerset Census****
Alice G. Ga?er Chambermaid 17 Little Waltham, Essex Census****
Ellen M. ? General Servant 16 Great Totham, Essex Census****
1894 Methuselah Head Kelly’s
1898 Methuselah Head Kelly’s
1917 Arthur Powell-Jones Kelly’s
1933 Stephen Slinger Kelly’s

* Provided by Ruth Aylett

** Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

*** Provided by Angela Ward

**** Provided by CG

Pubs. Red Lion, High Street

This is taken from the great history of Essex pubs that was compiled by the late Ian Hunter. Kevan now looks after it all. I’m very grateful to him for providing me with the Witham information, and allowing me to include it here.

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1977 whilst known as Farthings. Provided by Janet Gyford

The original Red Lion was in a different location, on what is now 68 Newland Street (above and below). The current premises (bottom) have “only” been so called since around 1800, prior to which it was known as the Black Boy.

9th February 2001
9th January 2001
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1822 Elizabeth (nee Cotton) Blaxall Pigot’s*
1823-4 Elizabeth (nee Cotton) Blaxall Pigot’s*
Elizabeth Cotton married James Blaxall in 1791 in London. James & Elizabeth had 5 known children: Lucy, Mary, James William, Elizabeth & Charlotte.
1839 Robert Dennis Pigot’s*
1845 Samuel Gordon Post Office
1848 John Ward White’s
1851 John Ward Innkeeper 55 Bocking, Essex Census**
Hannah Ward Wife 54 Witham, Essex Census**
Thomas Ward Son, Assistant 26 Witham, Essex Census**
Emma Ward Daughter, Assistant 21 Witham, Essex Census**
William Ward Son, Carman 19 Witham, Essex Census**
Amelia Ward Son’s Wife 27 Witham, Essex Census**
Amelia Ward Granddaughter 1 Witham, Essex Census**
George Russell Lodger, Labourer 46 Coggeshall, Essex Census**
William Fryall Lodger, Labourer 16 Witham, Essex Census**
James Green Lodger, Tailor 28 Hedington, Essex Census**
1852 J. Ward Kelly’s*
1855 Mrs. H. Ward Kelly’s*
1862 Mrs. Hannah Ward Kelly’s
1870 Mrs. Hannah Ward Kelly’s
1871 Mrs. Hannah Ward Post Office
1878 Joseph William Blake Kelly’s
1881 Samuel Handley Innkeeper 57 Braintree, Essex Census
Alice Handley Daughter 26 Witham, Essex Census
William Goodey Lodger, Hawker 49 Halstead, Essex Census
Mary Ann Goodey Lodger, Hawker 46 St. Ives, Huntington Census
Mary Ann Goodey Lodger, Hawker 20 Thaxted, Essex Census
1882 Samuel Handley Kelly’s
1891 Samuel Handley Publican 67 Braintree, Essex Census***
Alice Handley Daughter, Housekeeper 35 Witham, Essex Census***
Susan Gant Boarder, Living on her own means 69 Wareham, Norfolk Census***
Jell Coker Boarder, Agricultural Labourer 38? Tolleshunt Knights, Essex Census***
Joseph Coleman Boarder, Bricklayers Labourer 23 Ipswich, Suffolk Census***
Mary Ann Coleman Boarder 26 Kings Lynn, Norfolk Census***
1894 Frederick Askew Kelly’s
1917 Mrs. Catherine Bull Kelly’s
1933 Mrs. Bertha Poole Kelly’s

* Provided by the Pubs, Inns and Taverns Index for England, 1801-1900

** Provided by Angela Ward, the Great, Great, Great, Great Granddaughter of James & Elizabeth Blaxall

*** Provided by CG