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English Street Public Houses

In an 1810 Carlisle Directory, and again in 1811 Jollies, Thomas Scarrow was listed as an Innkeeper in English Street, Carlisle.

In these two aformentioned directories, the name of the Inn was not specified. The quest to find which Inn was owned by Thomas Scarrow has led to the gathering of much information which has been reproduced on this page.

The image on the right shows a copy of the licence issued to Thomas Scarrow in September 1812. Unfortunately, this licence does not specify the premises or location beyond English Street.

The study of adverts from the Carlisle Journal of 1803 to 1810, has led to several of the innkeepers being identified with their respective Inns. The advert above appeared three times in the Carlisle Journal during 1810, on May 5th, 12th and 18th. The name of Thomas Scarrow's Inn is not mentioned, so he was presumably well known. However, the advert to the right (from the Carlisle Journal of September 1st 1810) where owner and sign are mentioned, is more typical. This advert identifies Thomas Scarrow's Inn as being the White Hart.

The table below shows the English Street Innkeepers listed in the Jollies Directory of 1811. Unfortunately, the names of the inns were not included. However, in the Jollies description of Carlisle, and from numerous adverts in the Carlisle Journal, some of the inns have now been identified:

Auction at White Hart Inn of Thomas Scarrow, Carlisle

English Street Innkeepers, Jollies Directory 1811

Name	Occupation	Premises	Address
John Armstrong	Innkeeper		English Street
William Baker	Innkeeper		English Street
John Brown	Innkeeper	Pack Horse Inn	English Street
Joseph Bushby	Innkeeper & Joiner		Fergusons Lane & English Street
Mary Davidson	Innkeeper	Cross Keys	English Street
Ann Holmes	Innkeeper		English Street
Ralph Holmes	Innkeeper	Kings Arms	English Street
John Irving	Innkeeper		English Street
Joseph Lowies	Innkeeper		Kings Arms Lane & English Street
Henry Nanson	Butcher & Innkeeper		English Street
Joseph Peascod	Butcher & Innkeeper	Bull Dog Inn	English Street
Thomas Randleson	Innkeeper		English Street
Robert Reed	Innkeeper		English Street
James Richardson	Spirit Dealer & Innkeeper		English Street
Mary Robinson	Innkeeper	Grey Goat	English Street
Thomas Scarrow	Innkeeper	White Hart	English Street
Thomas Wilson	Innkeeper	Bush Inn	English Street
Mrs. Wilson	Innkeeper		English Street
Edward Wilson	Innkeeper	String of Horses Inn	English Street
Nancy Irving	Innkeeper	Crown & Mitre	Castle Street

The second table shows the English Street Businesses in 1847, including the various Public Houses. Whilst Thomas Scarrow was no longer an innkeeper in 1847, this directory listing does give house numbers, and hence locates Thomas Scarrow's White Hart Hotel at number 18. It should be noted that within the table are the two street numbering systems. The 1847 directory uses a numbering system where house number 1 is on the eastern side of the street at its northern end. Numbers are then incremented as one moves south on that side until the southern end of the street is reached. Crossing to the western side, numbers are incremented as one moves north. All the buildings were renumbered with the construction of the Victoria viaduct in 1877, to give the today's, more familiar, system of odd numbers on one side and even numbers on the other side.

English Street Businesses, Directory 1847

	Old	New
	Nos	Nos	Name	Trade
	1	1	Thomas Blacklock	Grocer and Tea Dealer, Tobacconist
	2	3	Edwin Castle	Chemist and Druggist
	3	5	Jason Steel	Journal Newspaper Office, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer (also Thomas Nanson - Furrier, Hat Manu.)
N	4	7	W.R. Matindale and Son	Fire and Life Insurance
T	5	11	Chas Thurnam	Bookseller, Bookbinder, Library, Stationer, Printer, Carver, Guilder, Manchester Life
H	6		Thomas Marston	Hosier and Haberdashery Manufacturer
	7		Elizabeth Donald	Kings Arms Inn
	8		William Procter	Brazier and Tin Plate Worker, Ironmonger, Plumber
	9		Hugh Robinson	Boot and Shoemaker
	10		John Brown	Ironmonger, Jeweller (formerly Pack Horse Inn)
	11		Scott and Benson	Bookseller, Bookbinder, Stationer, Printer
	12
	13		William Richardson	Ironmonger
E	14		William Wood	Grocer and Tea Dealer
A	15		Thomas Fuller	Hairdresser and Perfumer
S	16		Jane Reed	White Lion Inn
T	17		Andrew Thompson	Chemist and Druggist
	18	35,37	Isabell Nicholson	White Hart Hotel
	19	39,41,43	T. Elsworth	Royal Hotel and Posting House
	20
	21		Mary Ann Carrick	Furrier, Hat Manufacturer
	22		Graham and Jefferson	Linen and Woollen Drapers
	23		Thomas Elliot	Surgeon
S	24		Taylor and Guardhouse	Linen and Woollen Drapers
I	25		William Wright	Wine and Spirit Merchant
D	26
E	27		Thomas Ritson	Hat Manufacturer
	28		George Armstrong	Globe Inn (also Jason Stewart - Tea Dealer)
	29		Jason Harrington	Linen and Woollen Drapers
	30		Graham and Clemitson	Linen and Woollen Drapers
	31	65	Thomas Wheatley	Gold and Silversmith, Jeweller, Watch and Clock Manufacturer
	32		Thomas Davies	China and Glass Dealer
	33
S	34		Jason Halton	Attorney
T	35		Adam Routledge	Watch and Clock Manufacturer
H	36	77	Elizabeth Davidson	Three Crowns Inn
	37	79	James Bell	Wellington Inn (also Auctioneer and Appraiser)
	38		John Anderson	Boot and Shoemaker
	39
	40
Southern end of the Eastern side of English Street reached. Cross to Western side and move North.
	41		Jason Galloway	Confectioner, Grocer and Tea Dealer
	42		Joseph Addison	Wine and Spirit Merchant
	43		Christiana Bell	Pine Apple Inn
S	44		Rt. Hallaway	White Horse Inn
T	45			Bush Hotel
H	46		Thomas Marston	Cap and Hat Manufacturer (also Henry Lonsdale - Physician)
	47		Jason Ross	Linen and Woollen Drapers
	48		Martha Fisher	Chemist and Druggist
	49
	50		Adam Thorburn	Bacon, Cheese & Butter Factor, Game Dealer, Grocer, Tea Dealer
	51	74	Elizabeth Bell	String of Horses Inn
	52		Thomas Mackereth	Grocer and Tea Dealer
	53	68	Andrew Routledge	Tailer and Draper
	54		J. Sowerby	Agricultural Cattle and Life Insurance
	55	66	John Binney	White Swan Inn
W	56		John Barron	Baker and Flour Dealer
E	57		William Dobinson	Attorney
S	58		Joseph Lewthwaite	Boot and Shoemaker
T	58½		Joseph Robinson	Slate Merchant
	59		Mark Thompson	Coal Merchant (formerly White Ox Inn)
	59½		Edward Bowman	Surgeon
	60		Jonas Mitchellhill	Grocer and Tea Dealer
	61		John Irving	Grocer and Tea Dealer, Tallow Chandler
	62		Little and Ballantine	Nursery, Seedsmen and Florist
	63		Thomas Blair	Tea Dealer
	64		John Sowerby	Chemist and Druggist, Hosier, Haberdashery
	65	40	Ridley and Thompson	Linen and Woollen Drapers
S	66	38	Christopher Bulman	Grey Goat Hotel
I	67	38	Jason Slack	Grocer and Tea Dealer
D	68	36	William Wright	Linen and Woollen Drapers, Flax Dresser, Linen Manufacturer
E	69	34	Thomas Holstead	Confectioner
	70		Joseph Thompson	Wool Pack Inn
	71		B.A. and M. Thompson	Confectioner, Game Dealer
	72		John Roy	Engraver, Jeweller
	73		William Martindale	Linen and Woollen Drapers, Phoenix Fire Insurance
	74		William Martindale	Linen and Woollen Drapers, Phoenix Fire Insurance
	75
	76
	77	14,16	Aaron Martin	Angel Inn and London Tavern (also Wine and Spirit Merchant)
	78	12	Jacob Wilson	Joiners Arms
	79
N	80	4	William Jarman	Crown and Mitre Coffee House (also Thomas Slack - Grocer and Tea Dealer)
T	81		John Martin	City Arms
H	82
	83		Joseph Hull	Wine and Spirit Merchant
	84		Joseph Riley	Spread Eagle Inn (also William Murthwaite - Stay Maker)
	85		Thomas Pearson	Tailer and Draper
	86		William Robinson	Stay Maker

A map of English Street showing all the premises and street numbers is here

Angel Inn and London Tavern

77 (14-16) English Street. The earliest recording of the inn dates back to 1634 when Walter Brand stayed there. In 1802, the landlord of the Angel Inn was John Mulcaster. Mrs. Elliot advertised the pub in the Carlisle Journal to be let in August 1810. In 1821, the proprietor was John Mitchinson, where the address was listed as Castle St. In 1841, the inn burnt down and was demolished. Tom Fleming became the innkeeper in 1858. The Angel Inn was for a time (1893-94) called Bewshers Vaults. The Angel Inn closed in 1916. In the photograph below, the Angel Inn is the white building, second from the left. See also Crown and Mitre.

Bush Hotel

45-46 English Street. The earliest mention of the hotel is to be found in Newcastle Courant in 1876 where Joseph Wootton announces he has taken the inn. In a 1794 directory, the proprietor was said to be James Fairburn. In the 1803 Carlisle Journal, the innkeeper is John Fletcher. In the Carlisle Journal of 1810, former owner Mr. Fairburn is mentioned. The current owner in 1810, Mr Fletcher, passed the premises over to Mr. T. Wilson in May 1810. In the Jollie 1811 Directory the Inn is still kept by Mr T.Wilson - mail and other coaches depart from here. Thomas Wilson still proprietor in 1821. Ralph Holmes is the Innkeeper at the Bush Hotel between 1822 and 1829. In the 1851 census Benjamin B Breach is listed as a Hotelkeeper. The Bush Hotel was demolished to make way for new Victoria Viaduct; however the new Bush Hotel reopened 1878. A description is to be found in the Carlisle Journal of 24th May 1878. In 1882 Porters Directory A.C.Kirkpatrick is the manager. In the 1901 Bulmers Directory, Robert Clarke is the manager and Johnson Carr is the proprietor. The premises were closed in 1918-19. There are two photogrpahs of the Bush Hotel below. The first photograph was taken in 1876 immediately before the properties were demolished to make way for the Victoria Viaduct. The second photograph, taken in the late 1890s, shows the new hotel.

City Arms

41-42 English Street. Popularly referred to by most Carlisle folk at the Gaol Tap. Also referred to as Carlisle Arms and City Vaults. Its distinctive curved entrance was added in 1858. In about 1885, the grocers property adjacent to the City Arms (formerly the Pine Apple Inn) was acquired and the pub was extended through into that building.

The pub was bought by the Corporation in 1928 so that it could be demolished, along with the gaol, for street widening and new shops. The pub was levelled by the end of 1930, and Woolworths was built upon part of the site in 1932. The photograph below dates to 1897, while the photograph on the right is from 1928.

Crown and Mitre Coffee House

In 1781, it was known as Beck's Coffee House. Between 1793 and 1798, the inn was kept by Sarah Alkin.
James Irving, late of Crown and Mitre died in 1807. Nancy Irving was the proprietor in 1811 but by 1822 it was owned by Charles King. Later still, John Gray became the proprietor. Mr Gray intended to retire in November 1842 to allow Mr Irvine to take over. However Mr Hall actually took over in Nov 1842, and went bankrupt in 1847. Mr Gray appeared to take over again, as he was listed as proprietor in 1858, when Mrs Wilkinson became the new tenant. The photograph below shows the original Crown and Mitre Coffee House.

In this second photograph the rebuilt, and enlarged, Crown and Mitre Hotel is shown. This building dates from 1905. FO Bewsher and Son, to the left, is the old Angel Inn.

Globe Inn

28 English Street.

Grey Goat Hotel

66 English Street. Appeared in local directories up to 1884. In 1810, the proprietor was Mrs Robinson, but by 1829 the proprietor was John Walton. In 1861 John Robinson was in charge. The photograph below was taken in the 1870s.

Joiners Arms

78 English Street. Appeared in local directories up to 1852. Occupied by Mary Nelson in 1814, however owned at this time by Daniel Wilson. In 1847 the publican, Mr Little, moved to new premises in Scotch Street, called the Black Bull but renamed by him to the Joiners Arms.

Kings Arms Inn

7 English Street. The Inn was located in English Street near Kings Arms Lane, and appeared in local directories up to 1884. Inn was first mentioned in 1713. Between 1793-98, the innkeeper was Thomas Hardesty. In 1803, Thomas James was the owner. In 1811 Ralph Holmes was the proprietor, having taken over from Thomas James whom advertised the property to let in May 1810. In 1891 the Chief Constable opposed the renewal of its licence.

Pack Horse Inn

Proprietor in 1809 was Mr John Brown

Pine Apple Inn

43 English Street. Can be traced back to at least 1810, when the innkeeper was Mr. H. Dennison, but by 1875 it had closed and was in use as a grocer's shop.

Royal Hotel and Posting House

19 English Street. The hotel appeared in local directories between 1844 and 1858. The premises were then taken over by the Cumberland Union Bank. Between 1847 and 1851, the hotelkeeper was Thomas Elsworth. In 1861 Isabella Nicholson was the Innkeeper of the 'White Hart and Royal Hotel'. See White Hart Hotel.

Spread Eagle Inn

Located in Spread Eagle Lane between English Street and Castle Street. Described in 1899 as 'one of the oldest licensed houses in the city', the history of the Spread Eagle can be traced back to at least 1795.

The licensee or owner at this time being Jacob Johnston. The inn was reached by a narrow lane which carried the same name as the pub and opened out into a small yard. Jacob was still innkeeper in 1805.

In 1810, the innkeeper was Mrs. Johnston. The Spread Eagle closed down in 1903, and the property was pulled down for the new Crown and Mitre development.

The photograph on the right dates to 1905.

String of Horses Inn

51 English Street. Appeared in local directories up to 1869. The proprietor in 1809 was Edward Wilson. The proprietor in 1821 was John Carruthers. Advertisements to let the premises in 1858 and 1858 listed its location as the Corn Market and latterly as the Market Place. In 1861 the innkeeper was Abraham Barker.

Three Crowns Inn

36 English Street. In 1829, the proprietor was Henry Barber. In 1861, Thomas Hudson was the innkeeper. In 1916 it was proposed that the Three Crowns was to amalgamate with the Wellington next door.

The above photograph shows the Gaol Tap (left), the Wellington Hotel (right), with the old Three Crowns just to the left of the Wellington. The photograph below, from circa 1911, shows the new Three Crowns.

Wellington Inn

37 English Street. The Wellington stood virtually opposite the Gaol Tap, and was associated with the Wine and Spirit firm of T & J Minns. It replaced an earlier pub on this site that had traded under the same name, but also for a longer period as the French Horn. The property is known to have been a small thatched house, and had stood here from at least 1828. The three photographs of the Wellington date from about 1911.

White Hart Hotel

18 English Street. Thomas Scarrow was definitely the innkeeper between 1805 to 1814, but probably for a longer period still to be determined. Between 1822 and 1829 the proprietor was Launcelot Brown. William Bowman was owner from 1829 to 1833. Between 1851 and 1864, the Innkeeper was Isabella Nicholson. In 1855, she bought the Royal Hotel, and joined it to the White Hart. The hotel had 20 bedrooms. In 1874, the south side of Bank Street was developed (north side was built in 1850s), and both the White Hart and Royal hotels were demolished. Materials from the White Hart Hotel were sold in June 1874 for £40.

White Horse Inn

44 English Street. Also has frontage on White Horse Lane and Blackfriars Street. The inn appeared in local directories up to 1884. In 1861 the innkeeper was Hugh McGrath, from Ireland. The inn was closed in October 1916.

White Lion Inn

16 English Street. Proprietor moved to new premises in Lowther Street in 1849 to make way for new bank. However, the Inn appeared in local directories up to 1873.

White Swan Inn

55 English Street. In 1829, the innkeeper was William Henderson. In 1861, the innkeeper was James Taylor. The inn was demolished in 1883.

Wool Pack Inn

70 English Street. Appeared in local directories up to 1870. Francis Harrison, late of the Woolpack Inn died in 1834.