A Hucknall History

  Travellers Rest - 1855  

  Although unlisted among directories, the first Hucknall Huthwaite postman William Hill did recall name from when his uncle probably took advantage of relaxed licensing laws. Their Ellispool rear yard home brewery served a Market Street shop frontage, that in later years gained same full reuse for another postmasters office relocation. Mr Lowe may have simply made use of the old brewing equipment, but it seems beyond coincidence that Ernald Lakin's photo noted where The Crown pub had similarly been next recognised a short period, especially because that sign is also used to represent the royal mail logo.

  Royal Oak Inn 1881 > 1911  

  Local legend advocated old cottages forming Royal Oak Yard were owned by Quakers when fronting premises first bore name carved above doorway predated the adjacent Shoulder. Persecuted beliefs reveal nearby farmlands, but without evidence supporting their pub. The sign actually only claimed one 1894 trade listing, although 1881 census does name William Dickins before identifying Thomas Thomson Innkeeper. Research might yet assign other loosely addressed beer house keepers, potentially started 1844 by John Bacon well over a century before garage services replaced most of that old yard.

  Portland Club 1914 > 1917  

  Finally asserting years spanning this clubs nearer twenty four month term is easier than understanding enigmatic reason behind construction. Not just because it directly faced a long established hotel, but the adventurous company headed by G R Bailey, recognises George Robert was a Star Brewery licensee following their recent purchase of the old Portland Arms. After dividing this large premises into semi detached dwellings, right side club room can claim better recognition even beyond serving a doctors home surgery.

  Billiard Hall 1922 > 1941  

  Dated proposals for a New Billard Hall for Messrs. Barker & Hepworth establishes when this licensed premises was built on Sutton Road. It's only basically identified being run up to 1941 by Cooper & Hepworth. The late Bill Harrison recalled coal bags cluttered the floor space, so claiming pub status never seemed intended especially when used for storing the owners alternative business interests. Large grounds mapped in 1936 eventually passed No. 133 address over for siting more modern and still current business premises. Year 1975 apparently established Huthwaite Plumbing and Heating Supplies Ltd.

White Swan 1804 > 1956

  License transferal forced upon by a slum Act order caused first closure, despite also currently topping list for the earliest discovered pub sign so far spanning 152 years. A few years later saw full Swan Yard clearance for a residential scheme to address initial length of Swanson Avenue.

New Hucknall Institute > 1991

  Closure isn't as precisely dated as the reported 1893 opening by the Huthwaite colliery company. This struggled for business after that 1981 coal pit closure, but name almost survived a century. A private sale followed by fire damage led up to 1992 demolition for siting new housing.

Portland Arms 1832 > 2000

  Demolition date came just a few months after closing this landmark Inn. Pub sign recognised 178 years service. However, a 1832 renaming of a previously signed Gate identified from 1811 sets another initial record for continuous licensed use spanning the longest 189 years.

Shoulder of Mutton 1822 > 2002

  Licensing Marshall's 1822 premises predates earliest gazetteer entry, still strongly suggesting an as yet unproven earlier establishment. It can assert signed pub use over a known 180 years. Re-licensed afterwards, it continues serving as the private Ashfield Hells Angels Club House.

White Lion 1871 > 2006

  Tracing initial landlord back into 1871 allows this 'Top End' inn to claim minimum licensed use 135 years, despite a number of closures. After office renovations, it regained current licensed use from 2013, but only with ground floor newly identifying Brierley Forest Golf Course Club House.

Miners Arms 1881 > 2008

  Census can best identify 1881 Miners Arms beer house keeper being Jeremiah Stocks. His families 'Pit Row' address precedes brewery interest that lasted up until circa 1987. Major updates resigned Godfreys' up until reclaiming 'The Miners' origins through several openings to fulfil 127 years. It was then turned back into a private residence.

White Hart 1891 > 2009

  Vaguely dating licensed conversion of an 1829 gentry residence for inn use from 1891 can so far assert 118 years before finally calling time November 2009. Preserving familiar front shell through extensive conversion opened a 2012 general store plus flats above.

Workpeoples Inn 1894 > 2010

  Census slightly predates gazetteer entry better dating farmer Robert Wright opening this beer house. Brewery owners eventually afforded a major 2003 update to win back custom, but 2010 sale ended an asserted 120 years. Following year presented a Tesco store.

Leisure Centre 1982 > 2018

  A 1982 conversion eventually found use for one past council school on New Street. The cosy little evening bar invited bigger party functions using a large sports hall. July 2017 ended a tentative 35 year term. ADC owners claimed a cost effective favouring for a Lammas Leisure Centre complex.