Name: The Waggon & Horses
Address: Almond Brook Road, Standish
The Waggon & Horses as it was originally called was located at the bottom of Almond Brook Road near to Shevington Moor at the end of a row of cottages known as Resin Row. It first appears on the 1841 census and was one of two Black Horse Inns in Standish during the 1800's, the other, now named the Lychgate Tavern being in the centre of the village near St Wilfrid's church.
Magee's Ales were brewed by Magee Marshall & Company, which was a brewery that operated from the Crown Brewery in Bolton, Lancashire, England. It was founded by David Magee, a brewer and spirit merchant, in 1853. He moved from the Good Samaritan Brewhouse to the Crown Hotel in the 1860s and built the Crown Brewery in Derby Street next to the hotel.
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| Magee Marshall & Co Ltd, Crown Brewery, Cricket Street, Bolton |
After his death, he was succeeded by his sons, who acquired David Marshall's Grapes Brewery and the Horseshoe Brewery. The company was registered as Magee Marshall & Company Ltd. in 1888. The company acquired Henry Robinson's Brewery in Wigan and Halliwell's Alexandra Brewery. In 1959, it was acquired by Greenall Whitley & Company and closed in 1970.
The brewery, built in 1893 (Brewers Journal 1893 p.564) by William Bradford (architect), in the "traditional brewery style" with a five-storey section for gravity processing and an ornamental tower. Up to the 1950s the company transported water, high in dissolved calcium carbonate content, in tankers by rail from Burton on Trent for the brewing process.
(courtesy of Wikipedia)
Listed landlords at the pub were John Nixon (1841), his widow Mary Nixon (1851-61), Thomas Marsh (1870-71), James Danson (1881-85), his widow Elizabeth Danson (1885-1901) , her son-in-law William Burt (1911-20) who married Mary Danson at St. Michael's in Toxteth Park, Liverpool in 1896 and Mary herself from 1920 to 1924 after William's death.
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| 1841 Census |
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| 1845 Map |
On the map above it was still referred to as the Waggon & Horses but shortly after this time it was renamed the Black Horse, probably around the same time that Whalley House, located a short distance south of the Inn was also renamed, Black Horse Farm as the 1926 map below records. It was also periodically known as the "Pack Horse Inn" when the Burts were in residence.
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| 1926 Map |
During the 20th century the site has been redeveloped on a number of occasions and has been home to Henry Africa's and more recently in its current form as the Charnley Arms.
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| 1851 Census |
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| 23rd January 1932 |
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| 1861 Census |
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| Preston Chronicle 28 August 1869 |
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| 1871 Census |
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| Wigan Observer and District Advertiser 25 November 1870 |
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| 1881 Census |
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| Wigan Observer and District Advertiser 15 November 1884 |
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| 1891 Census |
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| 1901 Census |
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| Northern Daily Telegraph 30 July 1909 |
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| 1911 Census |
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| Probate record of William Burt in 1920 |
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| Kelly's 1924 Directory |
With Henry Robinson ( pitman coal mine Standish) 1841. There is two different Robinson trees. Whether my Henry Robinson ( pitman coal mine Standish) 1841 took part in Henry Robinson & company brewery as a long distance cousin. Margret Bevan Family Robinson tree Is without a Royal Connection to Haigh Hall Wigan. It can come under King Henry III census which covers Wigan’s population. Henry Robinson ( pitman coal mine Standish) 1841 has its Ashton & Rigby DNA 50% under Sir Roger Bradshaigh Baronets & Sir Rigby Alexander ancestor from Standish. We are Royal cousins that was discussed by 27 th Lord Crawford long distance cousin under Sir Roger Bradshaigh Baronets. Friendly to my Great Grandfather William in 1911. What we have on our family tree records is Henry Robinson 3rd Great Grandfather 1841 living in Standish. 2nd Great Grandfather John Robinson owned Admiral Napier in 1871 on Wigan Lane. 1st Great Grandfather owned grocery shop & traded horses he visited the 27th lord Crawford of Haigh Hall 1911. With 50% Ashton DNA come into Doris my Great Auntie sister to my Granfather. My Grandfather played for Wigan High field 1930’s. Owned Robinson coaches. My father played for Leigh, Lancashire, Great Britain, parramatta in Sidney Australia 1950’s & 1960’s. My uncle wrote about Rugby league national papers, sun & mirror. Completing a 50 year service for rugby league. I am job lydons seconds cousins god daughter & uncle. Were he played for Wigan Rugby & Rugby union coach. Brian Lyon married my mothers sister carol. My tired cousin is Barry knowles playing for Wigan Athletic. I ran Northwest & uk for Wigan. 800 & 1500 metres. I was registered model four times in National competitions representing my town. I was engaged to Rugby union player for three & half years. Alistair livesey, he played for Orrell & Plymouth Rugby union. My second daughters father has motor bike racing & boxing he lives in Manchester. It comes as different Robinson tree. Mine sits under Royal ancestors discussed in 1911 with lord Crawford of Haigh Hall. Mentioned again at Robert Maxwell group, with the Royal family remembered my pitman Robinson tree from Standish with Ashton DNA under Sir Roger Bradshaigh Baronets. Rigby joined by my grandparents marriage.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a fascinating history Judith, thank you for contributing.
ReplyDeleteEllen Ann Robinson who married Mr Morris is sitting on our family records as 3rd Great Grandfathers Henry Robinson 5th daughter child. Ellen Ann Robinson is our Great Auntie were she is sister to my 2nd Great Grandfather John Robinson. John Robinson owned Admiral Napier in 1871 on Wigan Lane. Before it moved to King Street & Rodney Street Wigan in 1881. The trouble is being in a Johns tree, which is Henry’s first son. We wouldn’t get access to marriage certificates or deeds from Henry’s other sons or daughters. That’s to them in our 3rd Great Auntie & Uncles tree.
DeleteEllen Ann Robinson is 5th daughter of Henry Robinson my 3rd Great Grandfather & our 3rd Great Auntie out Henry Robinson pitman Standish 1841. Who married Mr Morris
ReplyDeleteEllen Ann Robinson who married Mr Morris is Henry’s Robinson’s Pitman Standish 1841. 5th daughter. Our 3rd Great Auntie. We not be able to get Married or deeds out of Ellen Ann Robinson. We sit in Henry’s first tree John Robinson who owned Admiral Napier 1871 on Wigan Lane. Before it moved to King Street & Rodney Street Wigan. Next time you bring in deeds. Just ask for the names of any daughters or sons on the official Henry Robinson tree. We not be able to get access to marriage & deeds in our 3rd Great Grandfathers Henry’s tree. Only to Henry’s first son John. Ellen Ann Robinson is sitting on our tree records of Henry Robinson pitman Standish 1841. For those of you who think that it’s not the same tree.
ReplyDeleteHi Judith, John Robinson is my 3rd great grandfather too, his daughter Ellen marrying into the Speakman family. I also know Joe Lydon too, played golf fairly recently with him!! Im not sure how this blog service works. Would you mind contacting me by email gspea61@gmail.com or by message on 07721639970. I hope you can help me fill in some gaps in my knowledge. Gary
ReplyDeleteHi, John Robinson is my 3rd great grandfather. His daughter Ellen married into the Speakman family. Would be great to compare notes. Gary
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