On 25/06/11 19:09, Dorri Roughley wrote: > > Hi Ian, > > Inn keeper maybe correct, in my hubby's tree there are several families that ran a small 'hostillery' from their front room as a secondary occupation. > That might be better described as a 'beer house', rather than an inn. Anyone describing himself as an 'innkeeper' would be in charge of an inn that provided lodging for guests. NB also 'licensed victualler' who would provide beer/spirits for consumption on the premises. -- Regards Dave

Hi Dave I agree with your description of beer house rather than a hostillery A Hostelry was a place that provided lodging and entertainment, rather than just sold beer But a Licenced Victualler was someone licenced to sell alcoholic beverages and also sold food Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) (a licensee :-) >> Hi Ian, >> >> Inn keeper maybe correct, in my hubby's tree there are several families that ran a small >> 'hostillery' from their front room as a secondary occupation. >> > That might be better described as a 'beer house', rather than an inn. > Anyone describing himself as an 'innkeeper' would be in charge of an inn > that provided lodging for guests. NB also 'licensed victualler' who > would provide beer/spirits for consumption on the premises. > > -- > Regards > Dave