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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

Pubs. Kings Head, 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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1980.The building still stands (that on the left). Taken by Janet Gyford
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1839 Thomas Wiggett Pigot’s
1840 ? Tanner Census
1845 Charles Tanner Post Office
1848 Eleanor Tanner White’s
1851 Eleanor Tanner Innkeeper 43 Yarmouth, Norfolk Census**
Eleanor Nancy Tanner Daughter 3 Witham, Essex Census**
Sarah Tanner Niece 17 Wethersfield, Essex Census**
Mary Cooke Servant 20 White Notley, Essex Census**
Daniel Drury Lodger, Journeyman Carpenter 23 Census**
George Brunnings Lodger, Journeyman Carpenter 29 Census**
Charles Day Lodger, Journeyman Carpenter 19 Census**
Thomas Day Lodger, Journeyman Carpenter 17 Census**
1855 J. Overall Kelly’s*
1862 Edward Murrells Kelly’s**

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

** Provided by Angela Ward

Pubs. Globe, 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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Circa 1900. Provided by Janet Gyford
1975. Taken by Janet Gyford
9th February 2001, the building still stands
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1845 Edward Roof Post Office
1848 Thomas Bailey White’s
1851 Thomas Bailey Innkeeper 34 Blackwell, Middlesex Census*
Mary Ann Bailey Wife 33 Braintree, Essex Census*
Walter Thomas Bailey Son 7 Braintree, Essex Census*
Georges Bailey Son 5 Witham, Essex Census*
Frederic Bailey Son 2 Witham, Essex Census*
Emily Bailey Daughter 7m Witham, Essex Census*
Augustus Bailey Wife of Curate 27 Leamington, Warwick Census*
Emily A. Bailey Daughter 7 Cambridge Census*
Helena B. Bailey Clergymans Daughter 4 Cambridge Census*
Emma South House Servant 21 Hatfield Peverel, Essex Census*
William H. Perry House Servant 13 Witham, Essex Census*
1855 T. Bailey Kelly’s**
1862 Thomas Bailey Kelly’s
1870 Thomas Bailey Brewer Kelly’s
1871 Thomas Bailey Brewer Post Office
1874 Thomas Bailey Brewer Kelly’s
1878 Thomas Bailey Brewer Kelly’s
1881 Mary Ann Bailey Publican 63 Braintree, Essex Census
Emma Mary Bailey Daughter, Manufacturers Assistant 22 Witham, Essex Census
Elizabeth Mecklenburgh General Domestic Servant 19 Witham, Essex Census
1882 Thomas Bailey Brewer Kelly’s
1894 Arthur William Wass Kelly’s
1898 Arthur William Wass Kelly’s
1917 Mrs. Mary Wass Kelly’s

* Provided by Angela Ward

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

Pubs. George, 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. Part of the original George which was licensed from the 1500’s until circa 1800. Although the facia has changed, the internal structure is still the old George, Now the Town Hall. Provided by Janet Gyford
10th January 2001. The newer George, on a different site.
Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1822 George Fenn Pigot’s*
1823-4 George Fenn Pigot’s
1839 William Cousins Pigot’s*
1840 William Cousins Census
1845 William Cousins Post Office
1848 Walter Burroughs White’s
1851 Walter Burroughs Innkeeper 38 Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk Census*
Caroline Burroughs Wife 35 Leigh, Essex Census*
Eliza Burroughs Daughter 10 Leigh, Essex Census*
Emily Burroughs Daughter 7 Southminster, Essex Census*
Ellen Burroughs Daughter 7 Witham, Essex Census*
William Wood Ostler 24 Witham, Essex Census*
Elizabeth Saunders Housemaid 22 Braintree, Essex Census*
Ellen Burge Governess 17 Hampshire Census*
Henry Goldsbury Lodger, Brushmaker 32 London, Middlesex Census*
Thomas Webster Lodger, Baker 21 Sedgeford, Norfolk Census*
Edward Noble Lodger,Linen Weaver 22 Topham, Norfolk Census*
Mary Move Lodger, Housekeeper 57 Hockley, Essex Census*
1855 W. Borroughs Kelly’s
1862 Henry Chappell Millwright & Appraiser Kelly’s
1870 Henry Chappell Brewer Kelly’s
1871 Henry Chappell Brewer Post Office
1874 Henry Chappell Brewer & Appraiser Kelly’s
1878 James Oakshot Manning Kelly’s
1881 James Oakshot Manning Publican 34 Newmarket Census
Sarah Manning Wife 30 Barton, Suffolk Census
Alfred Cramer Servant 16 Hatfield, Essex Census
1882 James Oakshot Manning Kelly’s
1894 Robert Steele Stoneham Kelly’s
1898 Robert Steele Stoneham Kelly’s
1917 George Jeffery Kelly’s
1933 Clifford Charles Osborne Kelly’s

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

** Provided by Angela Ward

Pubs. George & Dragon

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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The original premises was destroyed in a fire and a date on the back of the later building suggests it was rebuilt in 1889. The George & Dragon is the second building on the right. Provided by Janet Gyford
1983 whilst still licensed. Taken by Janet Gyford

The Rising Sun or Sun was renamed the George & Dragon between 1845 & 1848.**

Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1839 Theodorus Harrison Pigot’s
1845 William Walford Post Office
1848 William Walford White’s
1851 William Walford Innkeeper 37 Witham, Essex Census*
Sarah Anne Walford Wife 37 Langford, Essex Census*
Edward Walford Brother, Tailor 20 Witham, Essex Census*
Mary Hews General Servant 20 Bradwell, Essex Census*
1862 William Walford Brewer Kelly’s
1870 Christopher Courtman Kelly’s
1871 Christopher Courtman Post Office
1874 Christopher Courtman Kelly’s
1878 Christopher Courtman Kelly’s
1881 Christopher Courtman Publican 41 Heybridge, Essex Census
Maria Courtman Wife 39 Wickham Bishops, Essex Census
Mabel M. Courtman Daughter, Barmaid 15 Newington, Middlesex Census
Emily E. Courtman Daughter 14 Witham Butts, Essex Census
Alice Jane Courtman Daughter 12 Witham Butts, Essex Census
Christopher A. Courtman Son 7 Witham Butts, Essex Census
Samuel Springett Lodger, Agricultural Labourer 27 Rivenhall, Essex Census
1882 Christopher Courtman Kelly’s
1894 Harry Wager Kelly’s
1898 Andrew Charles Kelly’s
1933 Percy Desborough Kelly’s

* Provided by Angela Ward

** Provided by Janet Gyford

Pubs. Crown

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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21st 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
1871 George Robinson Post Office
1874 William Munday Kelly’s
1878 William Munday Kelly’s
1881 William Munday Licenced Victualler 58 Chippenham, Wiltshire Census
Eliza Munday Wife 51 Chippenham, Wiltshire Census
1882 William Munday Kelly’s
1894 William Munday Kelly’s

Pubs. Crotchet

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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Formerly part of the Spotted Dog.

Now known as the Sir Norman Jarmyn.

9th January 2001

Note: known as the Spotted Dog until at between 1851 and 1882. From 1894 know as the Crotchet.

Known residents, from the census returns and directories
Year Publican or other Resident Relationship to Head and or Occupation Age Where Born Source
1851 William Simpson Innkeeper 38 Witham, Essex Census*
Emma Simpson Wife 35 Woodham Walter, Essex Census*
Charlotte Franklin Visitor, Servant 33 Terling, Essex Census*
Thomas Garrett Lodger, Tailor 23 Witham, Essex Census*
Edmund Barwell Lodger, Butcher 22 Witham, Essex Census*
1852 W. Simpson Kelly’s**
1862 Edward Kentfield Plumber, Painter Glazier Kelly’s
1870 Edward Kentfield Plumber, Painter Glazier Kelly’s
1871 Edward Kentfield Plumber, Painter Glazier Kelly’s
1874 Edward Kentfield Plumber, Painter Glazier Kelly’s
1878 Edward Kentfield Plumber, Painter Glazier Kelly’s
1881 James William Blake Builder Publican 37 Wasing County, Berkshire Census
Hannah Blake Wife 31 Witham, Essex Census
Bertha Emma Blake Daughter 7 Witham, Essex Census
Emily Ward Blake Daughter 3 Witham, Essex Census
William Gosling Lodger, Traveller 53 Ringshall, Suffolk Census
1882 Joseph William Blake Kelly’s
1894 Edwin Henry Stevens Music Teacher Kelly’s
1933 Mrs. Eva E. Spearman Kelly’s

* Provided by Angela Ward

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

Pubs. Carpenters Arms, 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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The building has been demolished

The Fleece was renamed the Carpenters Arms between 1839 and 1845.****

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 Page Pigot’s*
1823-4 William Page Pigot’s
1839 William Page Pigot’s
1845 Edward Agar Carpenter Post Office
1848 Michael Alfred Dardis Kelly’s
1851 William W. Raven Innkeeper 42 Hockley, Essex Census**
Sarah Raven Wife 41 Hockley, Essex Census**
Sarah Bradley Domestic Servant 29 Chelmsford, Essex Census**
George Curtis Lodger, Labourer 29 Census**
Thomas Brown Lodger, Ordnance Surveyor 19 Hitchin, Hertford Census**
Michael Honaghy Lodger, Ordnance Surveyor 21 Shigo, Ireland Census**
George Thomas Lodger, Carpenter 23 Pembrooke, Wales Census**
Daniel Hughes Lodger, Traveller 54 Ireland Census**
Michael Hughes Lodger, Traveller 51 Ireland Census**
1852 W. Raven Kelly’s*
1855 C. Clark Kelly’s*
1862 Charles Clark Kelly’s
1870 William Kershaw Kelly’s
1871 William Kershaw Post Office
1874 Henry W. Higgin Kelly’s
1878 Henry W. Higgin Kelly’s
1881 Henry W. Higgins Licensed Victualler 48 St. Mistland, Buckingham Census
Eliza Higgins Wife 40 Canewdon, Essex Census
William Kilworth Nephew 21 Canewdon, Essex Census
Florence Last Niece 11 Boreham, Essex Census
Edward Waller Lodger, General Labourer 69 Norfolk Census
Mary Waller Lodger 72 Northampton Census
Fred Livermore Lodger, General Labourer 27 Essex Census
Charles Sexton Lodger, General Labourer 25 Essex Census
William Adams Lodger, General Labourer 31 Essex Census
Julia Adams Lodger 27 Essex Census
George Adams Lodger 5 Essex Census
Jem Adams Lodger 3 Essex Census
1882 Henry William Higgin Kelly’s
1891 Eliza Higgin Innkeeper 50 Canewdon, Essex Census***
William Killwosh(?) Nephew, Potman 21 Canewdon, Essex Census***
William Percival Lodger, General Labourer 53 Great Tey, Essex Census***
Ephraim Clary Lodger, General Labourer 58 Stisted, Essex Census***
William Dowsett Lodger, General Labourer 53 Sible Hedinham, Essex Census***
John Andrew Lodger, Hawker 42 Norfolk, Norwich Census***
Herbert Aldrich Lodger, Hawker 32 H—?, Suffolk Census***
Elizabeth Aldrich Lodger, Hawker 22 Cannock, Staffordhsire Census***
John Dodd Lodger, Hawker 30 Lambeth, London Census***
Jane Dodd Lodger, Hawker 32 Bury St Edmund, Suffolk Census***
Henry Brooks Lodger, General Labourer 36 Noughton, Suffolk Census***
George Pearson Lodger, Basket Maker 31 Sudbury, Suffolk Census***
Harry Wilson Lodger, Drover 26 Great Badow, Essex Census***
Henry Bright Lodger, Drover 49 Witham, Essex Census***
Walter Thorogood Lodger, Drover 29 Assington, Suffolk Census***
Thomas Underwood Lodger, Hydrophonist? 41 Assington, Suffolk Census***
Thomas Southgate Lodger, General Labourer 19 Hardleigh, Suffolk Census***
Frederick Underwood Lodger, General Labourer 13 Edwardstone?, Suffolk Census***

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

** Provided by Angela Ward

*** Provided by CG

**** Provided by Janet Gyford