I have been doing some Newspaper research on CAMPION in my tree, where 3 brothers came to Nottingham from Loughborough after their father died. The eldest and youngest, William and Henry set up in business as Sewing Machine makers, the middle brother George was a framesmith. Both Henry and George later moved into the Licensed trade. William continued his Sewing Machine business on Robin Hood Street, which later developed into Campion Cycles, further developing into motorcycles and even cars. William also ran the "Sir Colin Campbell" pub which was adjacent to his factory, and later took over "The Sawyers Arms" on Lister Gate, where he in fact died in 1895. Henry ran "The Hop Bloom Inn" on Blue Bell Hill Road, then later the "Alderman Wood Inn", Charlotte Street. George ran the "New Market Tavern", Longden Street, off Bath Street, then later "The White Lion" on Carlton Road, and finally "The White Lion" in Bingham, where he died in 1890. Of all the above mentioned pubs, only The White Lion in Bingham is still extant. There is a White Lion on Carlton Road, but it seems to be either a rebuild or newer premises - 1930s? - on the same site. Henry Campion had his licence revoked in 1882 - I will write about this case later - and in the same report in The Nottingham Evening Post is this: CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT To the Worshipful the Mayor and Magistrates of the Borough of Nottingham. Gentlemen, I have the honour to submit to you herewith the usual returns relative to the business of Brewster Sessions. There are 12 applications for the sale of all intoxicating liquors to be consumed on the premises not previously licensed, 16 applications by beer-house keepers for the same class of licence, two applications by shopkeepers to sell spirits to be consumed off the premises, four applications by shopkeepers to sell wine and spirits to be consumed off the premises, three applications by shopkeepers to sell beer, wine, and spirits to be consumed off the premises, five applications for beerhouse licences, 12 applications by beerhouse-keepers to sell wine, four applications for the same class of licence by persons not previously licensed, four applications by shopkeepers to sell beer and wine to be consumed off the premises, two applications by shopkeepers to sell wine to be consumed off the premises, and 100 applications by shopkeepers for licences to sell beer to be consumed off the premises. There are 411 ale-house keepers, and 203 beerhouse keepers in the Borough; in addition to which there are 353 persons licensed to sell beer to be consumed off the premises, 79 persons licensed to sell beer, wine, spirits, sweets &c; total 1,046, or one for every 178 persons of the population viz, 186,651. During the past year eight licensed victuallers, three beer-house keepers, and four shopkeepers have been convicted of offences against the Intoxicating Liquor Laws, being a slight reduction as compared with the previous year. During the past year 1,769 persons have been proceeded against for drunkenness, being an increase of 365 as compared with the previous year. Relative to the numerous applications by shopkeepers for licences to sell beer &c, not to be consumed on the premises, I beg to state that I have prepared returns showing the situation and giving the correct valuation of such premises, and that the same will be presented to you in the course of a few days - I have the honour to be, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, your obedient servant, SAMUEL STEVENS, Chief Constable Chief Constable's Office, August 17th, 1882 This is copied as written, though I did put it into two paragraphs for ease of reading. It's odd how numbers are written in newspaper reports, sometimes in digits and other times in alphas. Likewise the inconsistencies in hyphens - sometimes there, other times not. What complicated licensing laws they had back then, distinguishing between classes of alcoholic liquors, and types of Public Houses. It's much simpler today, and I speak as a licence holder. The per capita number of licensed premises is frighteningly high and shows what late Victorian Towns were like. Brian Binns

Brian, How interesting! The Chief Constable's report makes one wonder if there was any room for any other businesses or industry in Nottingham! I have an ancestor who managed two pubs (one an inn with guest accommodations) in Worsborough (Barnsley area) in the same general time period and continuing into the early 1900s. I suspect the situation was much the same in that area. I am printing off this information and keeping this in my files! Thanks for sharing. Carolyn in Minnesota USA -----Original Message----- From: nottsgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nottsgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Brian Binns Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 6:53 AM To: NOTTSGEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NTT] The state of Licensed premises in Victorian Nottingham I have been doing some Newspaper research on CAMPION in my tree, where 3 brothers came to Nottingham from Loughborough after their father died. The eldest and youngest, William and Henry set up in business as Sewing Machine makers, the middle brother George was a framesmith. Both Henry and George later moved into the Licensed trade. William continued his Sewing Machine business on Robin Hood Street, which later developed into Campion Cycles, further developing into motorcycles and even cars. William also ran the "Sir Colin Campbell" pub which was adjacent to his factory, and later took over "The Sawyers Arms" on Lister Gate, where he in fact died in 1895. Henry ran "The Hop Bloom Inn" on Blue Bell Hill Road, then later the "Alderman Wood Inn", Charlotte Street. George ran the "New Market Tavern", Longden Street, off Bath Street, then later "The White Lion" on Carlton Road, and finally "The White Lion" in Bingham, where he died in 1890. Of all the above mentioned pubs, only The White Lion in Bingham is still extant. There is a White Lion on Carlton Road, but it seems to be either a rebuild or newer premises - 1930s? - on the same site. Henry Campion had his licence revoked in 1882 - I will write about this case later - and in the same report in The Nottingham Evening Post is this: CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT To the Worshipful the Mayor and Magistrates of the Borough of Nottingham. Gentlemen, I have the honour to submit to you herewith the usual returns relative to the business of Brewster Sessions. There are 12 applications for the sale of all intoxicating liquors to be consumed on the premises not previously licensed, 16 applications by beer-house keepers for the same class of licence, two applications by shopkeepers to sell spirits to be consumed off the premises, four applications by shopkeepers to sell wine and spirits to be consumed off the premises, three applications by shopkeepers to sell beer, wine, and spirits to be consumed off the premises, five applications for beerhouse licences, 12 applications by beerhouse-keepers to sell wine, four applications for the same class of licence by persons not previously licensed, four applications by shopkeepers to sell beer and wine to be consumed off the premises, two applications by shopkeepers to sell wine to be consumed off the premises, and 100 applications by shopkeepers for licences to sell beer to be consumed off the premises. There are 411 ale-house keepers, and 203 beerhouse keepers in the Borough; in addition to which there are 353 persons licensed to sell beer to be consumed off the premises, 79 persons licensed to sell beer, wine, spirits, sweets &c; total 1,046, or one for every 178 persons of the population viz, 186,651. During the past year eight licensed victuallers, three beer-house keepers, and four shopkeepers have been convicted of offences against the Intoxicating Liquor Laws, being a slight reduction as compared with the previous year. During the past year 1,769 persons have been proceeded against for drunkenness, being an increase of 365 as compared with the previous year. Relative to the numerous applications by shopkeepers for licences to sell beer &c, not to be consumed on the premises, I beg to state that I have prepared returns showing the situation and giving the correct valuation of such premises, and that the same will be presented to you in the course of a few days - I have the honour to be, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, your obedient servant, SAMUEL STEVENS, Chief Constable Chief Constable's Office, August 17th, 1882 This is copied as written, though I did put it into two paragraphs for ease of reading. It's odd how numbers are written in newspaper reports, sometimes in digits and other times in alphas. Likewise the inconsistencies in hyphens - sometimes there, other times not. What complicated licensing laws they had back then, distinguishing between classes of alcoholic liquors, and types of Public Houses. It's much simpler today, and I speak as a licence holder. The per capita number of licensed premises is frighteningly high and shows what late Victorian Towns were like. Brian Binns Notts Surname List http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~hughw/notts.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NOTTSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message