here<\/a>;<\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst, a reminder: in 1842, the Strands Inn was taken over by the Gunson family, who stayed there till 1849.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much-lamented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1851 May 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the house of her brother, at Stephney, near Calderbridge, on Monday week, Mrs Mary Jopson, 73. The deceased was for many years housekeeper at the Strands Inn.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n1852. July 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOn Saturday , at the house of his brother Isaac Gunson, of Calder Hall, Ponsonby, Mr John Gunson, formerly of the Strands Inn and late of the Scawfell Hotel, Seascale, Gosforth, aged 50.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nJoseph Wilson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nName-checked in 1850, the next person to run the inn was Joseph Wilson. The 1851 census shows he was then 37. With him are wife Jane, also 37, and two unmarried \u2018house servants\u2019: Daniel Tyson and Ann Tyson. He was born at Ulpha and she at Gosforth, so not siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Joseph Wilson didn\u2019t last long. For in autumn 1854, Jonathan Simpson (the owner) was again advertising the Strands Inn to let. The new tenant would move in \u2018in March next\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1855 March<\/strong>When Joseph Wilson left, to farm at Gosforth, the \u2018whole of his farming stock\u2019 was (curiously) sold by auction. As was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00a0The Furniture consists of Mahogany Four-post and Camp Bedsteads, with Hangings, complete; Mahogany chairs\u2026 Eight Days’ Clock, Chests of Drawers, Mahogany Sofa, Mahogany Alcove, Oak Desk, Dining, Card, Stand, and other Tables; Wash Stands, Toilet Tables, Looking Glasses. Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; large Quantity of Bedding and Linen, Carpets and Hearth Rugs, Oil Paintings, Engravings, Bar Utensils, China, Glass, and Earthenware, with a Variety of Kitchen Utensils.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nHello, goodbye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An auction notice in 1855 tells us the landlord of the Strands Inn is now Mr. Isaac Satterthwaite. But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1860. To let, entry March 1861, the Strands Inn\u2026 apply Jonathan Simpson, the owner, of Lane Side, Gosforth<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nEnter the Smiths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In May 1861, Mr. Thomas Smith, \u2018the worthy landlord,\u2019 followed the tradition when he held his cellar and sports, the former being for married and the latter for young people. ..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After events including fell running and wrestling, and \u2018tea &c\u2019 for 160, it was all into the ballroom. The occasion ending only when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018the farm-yard bird gave notice of the approach of day\u2019.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIn 1861, Thomas Smith, a native of Kirby Ireleth, was 31. His wife Hannah, was a \u2018local girl\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An old name \u2013 or two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1862. May 1. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo be sold by public auction, the <\/em>Fox and Hounds<\/em><\/strong>, better known as the Strands Inn. The premises are in the occupation of Thomas Smith, as tenant from year to year.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n1865 Feb 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00a0On the 13th inst., at Mill-place, Netherwasdale Mrs Hannah Simpson, wife of Mr. Jonathan Simpson of that place, aged 67 years. For many years deceased was the respected landlady of the Strands Inn\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTime passes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thomas and Hannah Smith remained at the Strands Inn, and their son John (born about 1862) grew up there, and married another Hannah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A male guest in 1881, by the way, looks to have the name Kitchen Holmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In September 1896, John Smith applied for a licence extension for a sports day on the 7th. The report mentioned that \u2018his father kept the other licensed house\u2019 (in Netherwasdale).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thomas Smith died on May 11, 1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following summer, John Smith applied for the licence of the Strands Inn: it had been held by his mother, \u2018who died recently\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Smith was at this time landlord of \u2018the hotel opposite\u2019. He thought he and his wife could manage the two premises. the inn \u2018belonged to his father\u2019, while the hotel was the property of John Musgrave. Application granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sanitary upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Proposed alterations to the Strands Inn in 1903 would add a kitchen and scullery on the ground floor, in place of the current kitchen and pantry. And above these, would make two bedrooms, a bathroom and a wc. The object was \u2018to improve the sanitary arrangements\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women in their nightwear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By 1905, the Strands Hotel had been taken on by Robert Dixon, of Fern Bank, Netherwasdale. He applied for a licence, sayingthe village had only had one true public house for the past year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owner John Musgrave told the hearing he had \u2018had too much trouble\u2019 with the last tenant*. And that he\u2019d advertised it to let as a temperance hotel \u2013 with no takers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vicar, the Rev John Hodgson said that when it had a licence, the Strands Hotel was \u2018a public nuisance, and worse\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many a time, the place was pandemonium\u2026 There was fighting and disorder.. It was a gathering place for idle and dissipated persons..<\/em><\/p>There was many a time when women were found on the village green at midnight in their nightdresses<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThe Rev Hodgson refused to name names!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The licence application was refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the Strands Hotel duly became\u2026 the Strands Temperance Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*not named, but Mr Hodgson said he\u2019d only it a year and had lost money on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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