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PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1866-

Longfield Tavern

Latest 1866+

(Name to)

2 Station Road

Longfield

 

Originally called the "Longfield Tavern," but have no information as to what dates is functioned under this name. Now called the "Railway Tavern."

I have reference to a Mr. W Bray as licensee as early as 1866. The railway opened here in 1872, so obviously the name changed when the railway was being built, although William Graw was said to be here as late as 1871. My guess is was known by both names at the time.

On the 1864-1867 map, looking in the same area, there is no station (which I understand was built in 1872) and no "Railway Tavern" either - no pub at all. There is no reference to Longfield Court but there is a Court Lodge - clearly a large building.

 

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GRAY William 1871+ Next pub licensee had Census

 

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