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THE FARMERS' CLUB-HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL KNIGHTON

also known as the New Buildings and Assembly-Rooms

1852 Mr Careswell

Hereford Times - 10th April 1858

THE FARMERS' CLUB-HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL KNIGHTON .

JANE TUDGE TAKES this opportunity of returning her sincere thanks for the liberal support she has received since her occupation of the GLOBE INN, and begs to inform her friends and the public that she has taken the above Hotel in addition thereto, which, together, will afford every comfort and accommodation to Families and Customers generally who may kindly favour her with their support. She will endeavour at all times to have on hand the choicest Wines and Spirits, with Home-brewed and other Ales of the best quality. OMNIBUS to LUDLOW Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

1858 Jane Tudge
1860 Jane Tudge

Jane Tudge married Henry Osmond Brown, a Surgeon from New Radnor, on 4th June 1860 in St. Edwards Church.

Hereford Journal - 6th June 1860

BROWN - TUDGE - June 4th, at Knighton, by the Rev. J R Brown, Henry Osmond Brown, Esq, surgeon, of New Radnor, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Edward Tudge, of the New Buildings, Knighton.

1861 Margaret & Elizabeth Prichard Tudge

The Tudge sisters left Knighton in 1867 and moved to Tenby

Hereford Times - 23rd February 1867

KNIGHTON.

NOTICE.

FARMERS' CLUB HOUSE, KNIGHTON.

M. & E. TUDGE,

thanking their customers and friends for their kind patronage for the last seven years, beg to say that they intend having their FAREWELL DINNER on Tuesday, March 12th, 1867

Dinner on the Table at Four o'clock.—Tickets 5s each.

HENRY AYRE, Esq., President.

CHARLES Bowles, Esq , Vice-President.

The Tenby Observer - 30th June 1870

TENBY. THE MISSES TUDGE, late of the Knighton Hotel, Radnorshire, have great pleasure in informing their Friends and Patrons that they have taken a Large and Commodious BOARDING and LODGING HOUSE at the above Fashionable Place, called "KNIGHTON HOUSE,"

The London Gazette

Publication date: 17 May 1872

Issue: 23858

Page: 2377

In the Matter of the Companies Acts, 1862 and 1867, and in the Matter of the Knighton Hotel Farmers' Club and Market Company Limited.

NOTICE is hereby given, that at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Share-holders of the above-named Company, duly eon-No. 23858.

Convened and held at the Norton Arms Hotel, Knighton, in the county of Radnor, on Saturday, the 11th day of May, 1872, the following extraordinary resolutions were amongst others passed :—

That it has been proved to the satisfaction of the Company that the Company cannot by reason of its liabilities continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same, and that accordingly the Company be wound-up voluntarily.
That Mr. William Bowen, of Knighton, Grocer, and Mr. William Collins, of Knighton, Accountant, be appointed Liquidators of the said Company. Dated this 11th day of May, 1872. Richard Green Price, Chairman.

The Feathers Inn, Pig Market (THE PLUME OF FEATHERS + ROYAL OAK)

Feathers

Hereford Journal - 8th November 1797

TO BE LET, - And Entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next,

THAT Capital and well-accustomed INN, known by the name of THE PLUME OF FEATHERS, in the town of Knighton. The situation is a very desirable one, near the Market Hall; together with a sufficient quantity of Meadow Land, in high condition, suitable to the above Inn.

For further particulars apply to the proprietor, Mr. John Taylor, who is retiring from the above business. N. B. The STOCK and part of the Furniture to be taken at a fair appraisement. Also, a SKIN YARD belonging to Mr. John Taylor, at Knighton, to be LET, with or with-out the Stock.

Hereford Journal - 17th April 1799

KNIGHTON, RADNORSHIRE.- PLUME OF FEATHERS INN.

JOHN TAYLOR - IMPRESSED with the warmest sentiments of gratitude, returns his grateful acknowledgements to his Friends, and the supporters of the above Inn, and with reluctance informs them, that he means to retire from business; and begs leave also to assure them, their favours will ever be remembered and thankfully acknowledged. April 9,1799.

Hereford Journal - 4th October 1837

DESIRABLE AND VERY IMPROVABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, IN THE TOWN OF KNIGHTON, RADNORSHIRE.

To be Sold by auction,

By Mr. ADAMS,

At the CHANDOS ARMS INN, KNIGHTON, on Thursday the 16th of November, 1837, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given), in the following or such other Lots as shall be agreed on at the of sale, and subject to conditions to be then produced

A very respectable and well-conducted PUBLIC-HOUSE or BEER-SHOP, called the FEATHERS, situate in the centre of the Town of KNIGHTON, with a good connexion, now in the occupation of George Mytton, at a low Rent. Sale to take place at 5 o'clock in the evening precisely.

Particulars may be had at the Chandos Arms, Knighton, the principal Inn in the town, of Mr. Owens, Solicitor, Severn Place, Newtown, (who will also treat for sale by Private Contract), or of the Auctioneer, Knighton.

1861 William & Ann Roberts

Hereford Journal - 16th October 1861

ADJOURNED BEER HOUSE CASE.—William Roberts, landlord of the Feathers Inn, for having his house open during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 15th September, as previously reported in the Journal, was convicted in the penalty of £2, and 9s. expenses. The Magistrates strongly condemned the conduct of the defendant's witness, Richard Roberts, whom they considered guilty of having told deliberate and wilful falsehoods.

By 1871 William Roberts was a Maltster, living in the Toll House, Knucklas Road

1867 Isaac Simcox

Hereford Times - 14 September 1867

ASSAULT.-Charles Smith, of Knighton, a dealer in earthenware, was charged by Isaac Simcocks, landlord of the Royal Oak inn, Knighton, with having violently assaulted him. The complainant deposed that on the 29th of August Smith struck him without the least provocation ; and the complainant (who is a very quiet inoffensive man) also swore that he was in danger of his life. Some understanding, however, was come to between the parties, and the case, by permission of the Bench, was allowed to be settled out of court.

1871 Henry Crawley

Shrewsbury Chronicle - 15 September 1871

Drunkenness : Henry Crawley, of the Royal Oak beer-house, was charged by Sergeant Rogers with permitting drunkenness on the 12th of August last. Fined ..£1 and 10s. costs. Defendant was further charged with keeping his house open on Sunday, the 13th of August last, at 11.15 a.m. Sergeant Rogers deposed that he visited the Oak beer-house at a quarter past eleven on Sunday morning, the 13th inst. He saw Crawley and another man standing at the door of a cottage which Crawley keeps as a store-room, and which joins the Oak. On seeing him Crawley pushed the man away, and came out and locked the door. Asked him what he had in the house. He said nothing particular, excepting some fruit and vegetables. Asked him to open the door. He was very unwilling to do so, but after some time he did open the door, and on going inside he (Rogers) saw seven men there. Two of the men were drunk. Found one half-pint underneath the table, which had contained beer. Also found a large beer-can behind one of the men. There was about a tea-spoonful of beer at the bottom of the can. Two witnesses were called for the defence, but failed to prove anything. Fined £1 and 11s. costs

Shrewsbury Chronicle - 15 September 1871

A certificate was refused to Henry Crawley, Royal Oak Inn, Knighton, on the report of Sergeant Rogers as to bad conduct.

1868 Isaac Simcox

Shrewsbury Chronicle - 15th May 1868

Isaac Simcock, of the Feathers Inn, was fined £1 19s. for allowing persons of bad character to assemble in his house.

Issac Simcock moved on to run the Railway Tavern, Market Street, Dowlias, Merthyr Tydfil. He was declared bankrupt in April 1869. He gave his previous address as the Royal Oak, near the Market, Knighton in the county of Radnor.

Fleece Inn, Market Street

1822 Richard Thomas
1830 John Edwards
1835 John Edwards
1843 Joseph Woodhouse

Hereford Times - 11th February 1843

KNIGHTON FIRE. - A most alarming fire broke out on the premises of Mr. J. Edward., Fleece Inn, near the Butter-cross, in this town. It commenced In the outer-house at about ten o'clock at night, and burnt most furiously till four o'clock next morning, consuming the whole of the hay and straw. If the inhabitants generally had not used their most strenuous exertion, the whole of the houses adjoining would have been destroyed. We are sorry to say it is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, as Mr. Edwards found a quantity of ashes in the manger of the stable a few days before.

1850 James Davies

Hereford Times 15th June 1850

KNIGHTON. Petty Sessions.—Before the Rev. D. R. Murray and the Rev. J. Kinchant. James Davies, landlord of the Fleece Inn, in this town, was charged by P.C. Constance with having kept his house open and sold beer during the hours of Divine service on Sunday, the 19th of May last, contrary to the terms of his license. The case was fully established, and the defendant was fined 10s. 6d., with 9s expenses.

1858 Richard & Margaret Hatfield

Hereford Journal Wednesday 08 September 1858

Richard Hatfield, of the Fleece Inn, was charged with having seven pints deficient.—Defendant stated that a large party of Cardiganshire harvest men having called at his house the day previous to the Inspector's visit, the measures had been fetched in a hurry from the shop with the supposition that they were just.—Fined 10s. and 6d. expenses.

1861 Richard & Margaret Hatfield
1871 Richard & Margaret Hatfield **

Richard Hatfield died on 26th August 1877.

Will

The will of Richard Hatfield late of Knighton in the county of Radnor, builder, who died 22 August 1877 at Knighton was proved at Hereford by Margaret Hatfield of Knighton Widow the Relict one of the executors. Effects under £50

1877 William & Elizabeth Williams
1881 William & Elizabeth Williams

Eddowes's Journal - 3rd January 1883

The License of the Fleece Inn was transferred from William Williams to John Turner.

1891 Benjamin Woodhouse (widower) **

Benjamin Woodhouse married Juliana Williams on 21st Febrary 1887. Juliana Died 3 years later.in 1890.

Benjamin remarried on 6th December 1891. His second wife was Eleanor Tomlins, his house keeper.

Benjamin died on 16th December 1895.

South Wales Daily News - 18th December 1895

KNIGHTON. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday evening Mr Benjamin Woodhouse, Fleece Inn. Knighton, succumbed to injuries he received last week whilst driving home. He was returning from Clun market, and when near Treverwood the shafts broke and Mr Woodhouse was thrown between the footboard and the horse. The horse kicked him fearfully in the lower part of the body. Everything that could he done in the way of medical aid has been done, but little hope from the first was entertained of his recovery.

Administration

Woodhouse Benjamin of the "Fleece" Inn Knighton Radnorshire innkeeper and poultry dealer died 16th December 1895. Administration Hereford 25 February to Ellen Woodhouse Widow Effects £423 10s 10d

Benjamins widow Eleanor Woodhouse married Henry Edward Albley on 31st January 1898 in Knighton, Radnorshire.

1901 Henry Edward and Eleanor Abley

Wellington Journal - 27th September 1902

Fully Licensed Inn, The Fleece, Knighton. - To Let, with immediate possession; ingong and rent low. - Apply, Old Salop Brewery, Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Chronicle - 25th December 1903

A temporary transfer of the license of the Fleece Inn was granted to Charles Cooper, late of the City of London.

1911 William Albert & Edith Dance

Kington Times - 9th January 1915

REPORT OF COUNTY LICENSING COMMITTEE.

The licence of the Fleece Inn, Knighton was referred to and dealt with by the Committee, as the 'Compensation Authority for the County".

The renewal of the license by the Authority, with the approval of the Committee, withdrew their objection to this license, upon the understanding that the licence of the Lamb Inn, belonging to the same owner, was submitted for Compensation next year.

1917 E. Ford

Radnor Express 4 October 1917

At the police court, on Thursday, an application was granted for the transfer of the licence of the Fleece Inn, from Mr E. Ford to Mrs Clarke, Lamb Inn

1918 Elizabeth Clarke (widow)

Kington Times - 24th July 1920

DEATH OF MR. E. FORD

We regret to record the death all Mr. Edward Ford, licensee of the Compasses Inn. Wigmore, which took place on Sunday morning. Mr. Ford who was 66 years of age was a pensioner from the Metropolitan Police Force. After living at Bromley, Kent, he became licensee of the Fleece Inn, Knighton, and about three years ago he took the Compasses Inn. Wigmore. He leaves a widow who is a native of Wigmore The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at Wigmore Church.

1929 Ernest Charles Tudge
1939 Leonard Henry & Ceinwen A Brokensha (nee John)
1946 Leonard Henry & Ceinwen A Brokensha (nee John)

Leonard Brokensha died on 16th November 1946 at the Fleece Inn, Knighton.

Kington Times - 11th January 1947

LICENSE TRANSFERRED

At the Magistrates' court on Wednesday the license of the Fleece Inn, Knighton, was transferred to Mrs. Brokensha, widow of the late licensee.

Ceinwen remarried in 1955 in Neath, Glamorganshire, Her 2nd husband being William I McCambridge

Those marked with a ** have photographs of their headstones in the Deaths, Burials and Headstones section

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