Hello All, While sorting through some old emails I found this history of the landlords/ladies of the Butcher's Arms in Crosby Ravensworth. I thought it might be of interest to someone. Henry Ward, who was born at 'Fell Gate' in 1773 married a Rebecca Dixon, and became Innkeeper at the Butcher's Arms, but he died in 1810 when only 37. His widow later remarried and as Rebecca Richardson continued as the Landlady until 1842. The next landlord was a John Loy but he died in 1849 and his widow, Catherine Loy continued at the pub until at least 1868, as the workmen building the bridge where you turn for Harberwain, in that year, refreshed themselves with ale from Catherine Loy's. During her time, in 1853, the pub was rebuilt by M. & A. E. which is understood to have been the Ewebank Family, who were owners until 1949, when the then tenant, Mrs Morley, bought the property. Cath Loy continued living in retirement in the village until 1910, when she was 95 .Before her marriage she had been a Dodd from Harberwain. By 1891 we find the former blacksmith's widow, Mrs Hannah Johnson in charge of the Butcher's Arms. She was then nearing 70 but with the help of a grown-up son and daughter, remained there until at least 1906. Her son Richard continued to work his father's smithy at Bridge End. In 1926 the owner was John (Jack) Morland. Jack had a cattle-lorry and was a 'carrier' to Penrith on a Tuesday before the 'Queen Bee' began a regular bus-service. The lorry was adapted to take wooden seats on the back so it could carry passengers, His wife died a few years later and in 1932 Mrs Norman came to keep house for him. Her son, Edwin, after finishing his schooling and taking a farm job in Cumberland, came to work at Ploveriggs in 1935, living in at the farm. He remembers that the main bar was seldom used, unless there was a 'do' on in the Village Hall; the few local regulars just sat in the kitchen, playing dominoes etc. Jack liked the company and 'thowt it waz mair hyamley.' There were no pumps, the barrels of beer were tapped and kept down in the cellar, the beer being carried up in jugs to be served as required. Jack died in 1936 and was followed by his newly-married nephew, Frank Parkin. Frank and Violet moved in in the November of 1936. Violet is still alive and living in New Zealand. In a recent letter, she writes "We went to the Butchers soon after our marriage in Oct 1936', Frank was 28 and I was 27, we were the youngest pub-keepers around. Frank was a nephew of Jack Morland's and Jacks housekeeper, Mrs Norman, stayed on until after Vi. and he moved in. Ingram Dawson, a solicitor, but who wasn't local [Barnard Castle?] helped them get the pub. He came regularly and took a delight in Vi's cooking (jugged hare). and regularly brought his clients. They were forced to give up the pub after war broke out as, although Frank was not accepted for the armed services he was directed to work on destroyers in the shipyards at Newcastle. Uncle Lance (Johnston) lived with them at the pub for a while. Ingram Dawson, a solicitor, but who wasn't local [Barnard Castle?] helped them get the pub. He came regularly and took a delight in Vi's cooking (jugged hare). and regularly brought his clients. Mrs M. Morley was tenant at first, but she bought the inn from the Ewebanks in 1949, then sold it the following year. Landlords since 1950.. 1950 - 1950 Mrs Wright and Miss Kimberley. 1950 - 1951 Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Jones. 1951 - 1956 Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hale. 1956 - 1958 Mr. E. Rigby, 1958 - 1978 Mrs Olive Stubbs. 1978 - 1979 Mr. & Mrs M. Stubbs (no relation) 1979 - 1982 Mr. & Mrs. Young. 1982 - 1986 Mrs G. G. Tubman. 1986 - 1991 Mr. & Mrs. David Nattras 1991 - 1997 Mr. & Mrs Mike Hamilton. 1997 - 2003 Mr. & Mrs. Mel. Richardson/ 2003 - Mr. & Mrs. John. Porter Best regards & merry christmas to all, Gillian

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Butcher's arms is alive and well, I will post photos. Went to a lively card game there in 2006, lost miserably but I think they ganged up on me. Sarah in Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: GG To: eng-westmorland@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Butcher's Arms Crosby Ravensworth Hello All, While sorting through some old emails I found this history of the landlords/ladies of the Butcher's Arms in Crosby Ravensworth. I thought it might be of interest to someone. Henry Ward, who was born at 'Fell Gate' in 1773 married a Rebecca Dixon, and became Innkeeper at the Butcher's Arms, but he died in 1810 when only 37. His widow later remarried and as Rebecca Richardson continued as the Landlady until 1842. The next landlord was a John Loy but he died in 1849 and his widow, Catherine Loy continued at the pub until at least 1868, as the workmen building the bridge where you turn for Harberwain, in that year, refreshed themselves with ale from Catherine Loy's. During her time, in 1853, the pub was rebuilt by M. & A. E. which is understood to have been the Ewebank Family, who were owners until 1949, when the then tenant, Mrs Morley, bought the property. Cath Loy continued living in retirement in the village until 1910, when she was 95 .Before her marriage she had been a Dodd from Harberwain. By 1891 we find the former blacksmith's widow, Mrs Hannah Johnson in charge of the Butcher's Arms. She was then nearing 70 but with the help of a grown-up son and daughter, remained there until at least 1906. Her son Richard continued to work his father's smithy at Bridge End. In 1926 the owner was John (Jack) Morland. Jack had a cattle-lorry and was a 'carrier' to Penrith on a Tuesday before the 'Queen Bee' began a regular bus-service. The lorry was adapted to take wooden seats on the back so it could carry passengers, His wife died a few years later and in 1932 Mrs Norman came to keep house for him. Her son, Edwin, after finishing his schooling and taking a farm job in Cumberland, came to work at Ploveriggs in 1935, living in at the farm. He remembers that the main bar was seldom used, unless there was a 'do' on in the Village Hall; the few local regulars just sat in the kitchen, playing dominoes etc. Jack liked the company and 'thowt it waz mair hyamley.' There were no pumps, the barrels of beer were tapped and kept down in the cellar, the beer being carried up in jugs to be served as required. Jack died in 1936 and was followed by his newly-married nephew, Frank Parkin. Frank and Violet moved in in the November of 1936. Violet is still alive and living in New Zealand. In a recent letter, she writes "We went to the Butchers soon after our marriage in Oct 1936', Frank was 28 and I was 27, we were the youngest pub-keepers around. Frank was a nephew of Jack Morland's and Jacks housekeeper, Mrs Norman, stayed on until after Vi. and he moved in. Ingram Dawson, a solicitor, but who wasn't local [Barnard Castle?] helped them get the pub. He came regularly and took a delight in Vi's cooking (jugged hare). and regularly brought his clients. They were forced to give up the pub after war broke out as, although Frank was not accepted for the armed services he was directed to work on destroyers in the shipyards at Newcastle. Uncle Lance (Johnston) lived with them at the pub for a while. Ingram Dawson, a solicitor, but who wasn't local [Barnard Castle?] helped them get the pub. He came regularly and took a delight in Vi's cooking (jugged hare). and regularly brought his clients. Mrs M. Morley was tenant at first, but she bought the inn from the Ewebanks in 1949, then sold it the following year. Landlords since 1950.. 1950 - 1950 Mrs Wright and Miss Kimberley. 1950 - 1951 Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Jones. 1951 - 1956 Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hale. 1956 - 1958 Mr. E. Rigby, 1958 - 1978 Mrs Olive Stubbs. 1978 - 1979 Mr. & Mrs M. Stubbs (no relation) 1979 - 1982 Mr. & Mrs. Young. 1982 - 1986 Mrs G. G. Tubman. 1986 - 1991 Mr. & Mrs. David Nattras 1991 - 1997 Mr. & Mrs Mike Hamilton. 1997 - 2003 Mr. & Mrs. Mel. Richardson/ 2003 - Mr. & Mrs. John. Porter Best regards & merry christmas to all, Gillian ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-WESTMORLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message