Address: Croston Road, Farington
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| 1835 Electoral Register - John Fisher |
The pub was probably built in the early 1800s and with it came a number of acres of land that was originally farmed by the tenants. The first landlord I can find is John Fisher in 1835, who was originally a Blacksmith.
Subsequently landlords were Samuel Parker (1846-59), Sarah Parker (1859-71), Samuel Parker Jnr (1881-98), James Butcher (1901-23), John Whittle (1923-24) and Alison Dilworth (2005-).
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| 1841 Census John Fisher |
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| 1844 Map |
The inhabitants of Farington and neighbourhood, anxious to
testify to Mr Samuel Fletcher, on the occasion of his leaving the service of the North Union Railway Company, as Station Keeper at Farington, the sense of his uniform respectful conduct, and his neighbourly and upright bearing during the time he has filled the office, presented to him on Tuesday last, at The Blue Anchor Inn, Farington, a handsome silver watch and silver watch guard. The following inscription was neatly engraved upon the watch : - 'Presented to Mr Samuel Fletcher, by the inhabitants of Farington and the neighbourhood, August 18 , 1846. Edward Bridge, Chairman.' A general feeling of regret has been occasioned in the neighbourhood of Mr Fletcher's quitting the service of the company, and more particularly under the circumstances through which he left.
Preston Chronicle August 22 1846
Advertisements & Notices
To be sold by auction by MR. SAMUEL PARKER
At the Blue Anchor, in Farington, on Friday the second day of OCTOBER at Six o'clock in the evening, subject to such conditions as shall be required.
26 September 1846 - Preston Chronicle - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| 1848 Slater's Directory - Samuel Parker |
EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY – TREAT TO WORKMEN
On Monday last, the workmen engaged in constructing the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston branch of the East Lancashire Railway were treated by the contractor, Mr William McKenzie, to an excellent dinner at Mr Samuel Parker's, the Blue Anchor Inn, Farington. About five o'clock in the afternoon, about 60 jolly looking fellows, apparently in excellent trim for such an undertaking, sat down to a repast of real substantial Old English fare, of roast beef, &c., prepared in Mrs Parker's best style, these were of course accompanied by plenty of good brown stout, and all appeared to enjoy the repast.
After the cloth was removed Mr Lee one of Mr McKenzies oldest servants, was called upon to preside, while Mr Flint another old servant of the Contrator, ably filled the Vice Chair. The chairman proposed the health of Mr MacKenzie, which was drunk in a bumper, accompanied by several rounds of cheering. Several other toasts were given and drunk during the evening. The Leyland band being in attendance, and having kindly given their assistance, greatly contributed to the conviviality.
After recounting over the difficulties of levelling valleys, and bringing mountains low, cutting through rocks of adamant, and penetrating regions of gloom, these veterans evidently felt satisfaction in rejoicing over the cutting of the last sod; and the certainty that in this part they had bought their labours to a close. In this manner the meeting was kept up with good spirit till 12 o'clock when it broke up.
Preston Chronicle April 28th 1849
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| 1851 Census Samuel Parker |
On Monday last, a cow belonging to Mr Samuel Parker, auctioneer and
innkeeper of the Blue Anchor Inn, Farington, gave birth to two heifer calves. Last
March she gave birth to twin bull calves, and altogether she has had, though only
being eleven years old, eleven calves, nine of them being heifers. Two years ago, a
mare belonging to Mr Parker brought forth twin foals. To make the matter more
singular relating to twins, Mrs Parker presented her lord with a boy and a girl at one birth. Lately also, as to follow suit, a prize pig had only two porkers at a farrow.
Preston Chronicle February 19 1853
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| 1855 Slater's - Samuel Parker |
Advertisements & Notices
For funther particulary apply on the premises, or to the Auctioneer, Blue Anchor Inn MR. SAMUEL PARKER has received lnstructions from Mr. Richard Gornall to sell by...
26 January 1856 - Preston Chronicle - Preston, Lancashire, England
OATS AT TANNERY FARM, FARINGTON
SALE OF MANGOLD WURTZLE AND WHEAT
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR S PARKER
On Monday November 2 1857, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
A quantity of FARM PRODUCE consisting of about four statute acres of excellent mangold
wurtzel, now growing on lands at the Tannery Farm, near Tardy Gate, in the township of
Farington, likewise about 40 thraves of excellent wheat, and 30 thraves of oats, the whole of
which will be sold in lots to suit the purchasers.
Farington, October 22 , 1857
Burial: 15 Jun 1859 St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire, England
Samuel Parker - Age: 44
Abode: Farington
Buried by: Henry Power Offg.Min.
Register: Burials 1854 - 1878, Page 82, Entry 652
Source: LDS Film 1470827
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
Meeting of the Loyal Queen Victoria Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.U.,
held at the house of Mrs. Parker, the Blue Anchor Inn, Farington, met to celebrate their lodge anniversary. The members began to muster about two o'clock in the afternoon.
11 August 1860 - Preston Chronicle - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| 1861 Census Sarah Parker |
An inquest was held before Mr Myres, Esq., Coroner, at the Anchor Inn, Farington
yesterday on the body of a woman named Jane Hodge, a farmers wife who was killed at Farington Station, by the express train from Preston to London, as she was crossing the line. William Hodge, farmer, Farington said, 'The deceased, my wife, was about 56 years of age. I was at work when the deceased was killed. I had left her at home about two hours before it happened. John Harrison, station-master at Farington said 'I am stationed at Farington, and was on duty yesterday when the deceased was killed. She was crossing the line at the time: it was about ten minutes past four o'clock. She was struck by the engine of the express train from Preston to London. She was thrown with great force against the gate. I went to her immediately after it had taken place, and found she was dead. She had a cut upon her forehead, but I did not see any other injury. A coal train had just passed through the station on the down line. The deceased waited till it had passed, and then went on to the line. I was about 80 yards from her at the time: not near enough to stop her from going on. There was a fence between the deceased and me. I saw the danger she was in and shouted and waved my arms to attract her attention, but she took no notice. The gates were closed, but she passed through the footpath gate. The man who attends to the gates is up in a cabin about fifteen yards off. I think she would not see the express so very well, as the coal train would hide it from view. She was frequently in the habit of crossing the line at that place, and I have often cautioned her against crossing the lines when the trains were about. The express could be seen for nearly a mile before it reached the station. It was impossible for the engine driver to have pulled up even if he had seen her. She was very nearly over the line when she was struck. She was crossing from the west side to the east. – The engine driver deposed that he did not see her, and, even if he had seen her, it would have been impossible for him to stop the engine.
A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Preston Chronicle March 13 1869
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| 1870 Marriage of Samuel Parker Jnr. It's interesting to note that Samuel Snr was recorded as an "Auctioneer" on his son's wedding record, as the Inn was used almost continuously as an auction house by the Parkers from the 1840s right through the 1920s, an oocupation handed down the family as well as the Inn. |
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| 1871 Sarah Parker - Farmer |
Samuel Parker, BLUE ANCHOR, FARINGTON begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced the business of Auctioneer and Valuer.
31 July 1875 - Preston Herald - Preston, Lancashire, England
By the mid-1870s Sarah had handed the running of the Anchor to her son Samuel and moved to Lauderdale Street in Preston with daughter Margaret when they remained until Sarah's death in 1893.
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| 1881 Census Samuel Parker Jnr |
The drowning fatality at Farington – An inquest was held on Friday afternoon by the coroner, Dr Gilbertson, at the Anchor Inn, Farington, on the body of a young man named Francis Riding, 24 years of age of Ward's Row, Farington, who was drowned under very melancholy circumstances on Thursday evening last, through the breaking of the ice on the Tarn. The father of the deceased, William Riding, a weaver, said that his son was employed as a wagon examiner on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. He last saw him alive on Thursday night, when he left home with his brother and two sisters for the purpose of attending choir practice at Farington Church. The jury returned a verdict that he was 'accidently drowned'. At Farington, near Preston, Francis Riding, 24, has been drowned whilst skating on Mill Lodge. There was a large number of persons on the ice at the time, including Riding's brother and two sisters, but though the water was only eight feet deep, attempts at rescue were in vain. The deceased was one of the choir at Farington Church. He had only just left the choir practice when he was drowned.
Preston Guardian January 22 1887
Baptism: 18 Oct 1889 St Paul, Farington, Lancashire, England
Harry Parker - [Child] of Samuel Parker & Dinah
Abode: Anchor Inn, Farington
Occupation: Auctioneer
Notes: Private Received Nov. 21st
Baptised by: J. H. Barnett
Register: Baptisms 1878 - 1898, Page 94, Entry 751
Source: LDS Film 1471151
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| 1891 Census Samuel Parker Jnr |
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| 1893 Burial of Sarah Parker at St Andrew's in Leyland |
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| 1893 Probate record for Sarah Parker |
On Wednesday evening Mr. Samuel Parker offered for sale at the Blue Anchor Inn, Farington. near Preston, the freehold farms known Braid's, Blackburn's, Harrison's, Turbary, and Chain Lane with several fields and gardens.
08 July 1893 - Preston Herald - Preston, Lancashire, England
A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON- The Farington Mill Subscription Brass Band
gave a sacred concert on Sunday afternoon, on a field behind the Anchor Inn,
Lostock Hall, which had kindly been lent for the occasion by Mr Hindle. A large
number of people assembled, who expressed great satisfaction with the
programme, which included selections from Mendelsshon, Haydn, Mozart and
Handel. A collection was taken towards the fund being raised for new
instruments.
Preston Guardian, Saturday, August 5th 1893
Freehold Plots of Land, and Cottages, in Farington, Lancashire
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Mr. SAMUEL PARKER, at Blue Anchor Inn, Farington. on Thursday, the day April, 1895, at four o'clock in the afternoon.
30 March 1895 - Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser
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| 1901 Census James Butcher |
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| 1905 Kellys Directory James Butcher |
By 1901 the Parkers were no longer at the Anchor but were living a short distance down the road at Wellfield House shown on the 1909 map below. Samuel Parker was predominantly working as an Auctioneer but also working the farm and they maintained strong affiliation with the Inn, possibly as owners until at least the 1950s. Wellfield House no longer exists today and made way for residential development and the aptly named Wellfield Road that exists today.
MR. SAMUEL PARKER will Sell by Auction, the ANCHOR INN. LOSTOCK HALL, TUESDAY, the 23rd October 1906. at 7 30 in the Evening: Lot 1. Th© FIVE DWELLING-HOUSES, numbered 1 5, South-view
17 October 1906 - Lancashire Evening Post - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| 1909 Map |
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| 1911 Census James Butcher |
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY
TO SOLD AUCTION. BY MR. SAMUEL PARKER, at the ANCHOR INN, LOSTOCK HALL, near Preston, on TUESDAY. the 29th day of November, 1921, at Three o’clock p.m., subject to Conditions of Sale to be then produced: That FARM, known as “TURBARY HOUSE FARM"
22 November 1921 - Lancashire Evening Post - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| 1924 Directory John Whittle |
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| 1924 Probate John Whittle |
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| 1929 Probate James Butcher |
Records show that James Butcher moved to the Deepdale Hotel in the early 1920s and was there until his death in 1929.
Deepdale Hotel St Georges Road
Samuel Parker Jnr remained living at Wellfield House until his death in 1931 as the below probate record attests. At this time his son Percy was living in Whittle-le-Woods (where he remained until his own death in 1937). Robert had left Farington many years before and set up home in Royton with wife Gertrude where he died in 1941 and Samuel had gone to Bolton with wife Sarah Emil where he worked as a solicitor. They had just one child who died prior to reaching adulthood. At this time I am unable to ascertain which of the Parkers remained in Farington at Wellfield House after Samuel's death.
TO BE BOLD BY AUCTION BY MESSRS. GEORGE J. HEALY AND SONS
at THE ANCHOR INN, LOSTOCK HALL, near Preston
on THURSDAY the 24th day of JUNE. 1937, at 7.30 in the evening prompt, subject to conditions of sale to be then produced and read.
22 June 1937 - Lancashire Evening Post - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| 1939 Map |
Mr. and Mrs. PARKER desire to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours, the Rev. Whiteside, Patrons of the Anchor Inn. Lostock Hall, for letters of condolence and beautiful floral tributes received during their sad bereavement.
30 April 1954 - Lancashire Evening Post - Preston, Lancashire, England
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| Overlay of 1909 Map and 2020 Google showing development over the last century |
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