8 Adrian Street

Never happy with the same name for long. It was first found as the "Odd Fellows Arms", then the "Great Mogul Tavern" and later, the "Bell and Lion". After closure in 1777 the sign changed again from 1878. The Northumberfield Fusiliers were expected to relieve the Worcestershire Regiment early in 1879 but there is no evidence that they did so. Allen was the only brewer I ever managed to connect with it. At the same time as this sign went up, the licence became restricted to six day trading. I know nothing of this one after 1885. The Superintendent of Police objected to this renewal regularly and the neighbours continually complained of the constant noise and rowdiness which interfered with their lives. Allegations of prostitution were also made so that could have meant curtains. Even the respectable houses were finding life difficult.

LICENSEE LIST

HALLIDAY Robert 1880-82 (1878?)

BROWNING William Henry to Feb/1882

BLISS Charles Feb/1882+

STAPLES 1885

From the Post Office Directory 1882