Name: The Plough Inn
Address: 40, Bondgate Without, Alnwick
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| The Original Plough Inn early 1890s |
Listed landlords at the Plough were Matthew Willoughby (early 1700s), Luke Weatherburn Snr (1700s), Luke Weatherburn Jnr (-1802), Ralph and Margaret Jackson (-1826), Ralph Weatherburn (1826-1831), James Patterson (1832-1888), James Wallace (1889-),Mary Ross (1891-), Sarah Jane Thompson (1892), Isabella Snowdon (1894), James Cairns (1894-), Joseph Grey (1898-), Thomas Wanless (1905-), Stanley Watson Anderson (1921-42), Jay Stone (2023-) and Laurie Holbrook (2024).
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| 1864 Town Plan |
As far back as 1722 Luke Weatherburn Snr was a Freeholder in the town, and records confirm the family owned the Plough Inn.
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| 1722 Freeholders in Alnwick - Luke Weatherburn |
The below register confirms his son Luke Weatherburn Jnr was a Blacksmith and was supporting the local community in taking on apprentices in the late 1700s.
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| 1775 Register of Duties Paid for Apprentice Indentures in Alnwick - Luke Weatherburn Jnr |
In 1779 Luke's son Ralph Weatherburn was born in Alnwick, and in his early 20s was recorded as a member of the local freemasons, his original occupation being a butcher.
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| 1802 Alnwick Freemasons - Ralph Weatherburn (Butcher) |
Alehouse Recognizance records held in the Northumberland Archives in Ashington reveal that in the early 1820s the Plough was being run by Ralph and Margaret Jackson, as tenants. Ralph died in 1824, Margaret continuing the business for another year before Ralph and Isabella Weatherburn took over in 1826.
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| History, Directory & Gazetteer of Durham & Northumberland, 1827 |
Further reference to the Weatherburn family linked to the Plough appears in the following article.
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| Alnwick Mercury - Monday 02 December 1861 Last of the Ancient Burgages of Alnwick |
The article suggests that Luke Weatherburn left the Plough Inn to his daughter Jane in his will, but from reviewing parish and census records, which show Jane and her husband James Paterson running the Plough in the mid-1800s, it is clear that Jane was actually his granddaughter, her parents being Ralph Weatherburn and Jane Crosier.
Sadly, Ralph was to pass away in June of 1831 leaving Isabella to bring up a young family on her own at the pub. James Paterson and her step-daughter, Jane Weatherburn married in Alnwick on 22nd March 1830, and it seems reasonable to assume that Ralph left the Plough to his daughter Jane in his will, the 1832 poll record below confirming as much, with Isabella moving to the Brewer's Arms (now the Tanner's Arms).
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| 1832 Plough Public House - James Paterson Poll Books |
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| 1841 Census James Patterson |
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| 1851 Census James Patterson |
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| 1855 Whellan's Directory - Jas Patterson |
Saturday, Mar. 26, 1859
Publication: Newcastle Journal
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| 1861 Census James Patterson |
On Monday evening an inquest was held at the house of Mr James Patterson, Plough Inn, Alnwick, before Mr J. J. Hardy, coroner, on the body of Thomas McLaughlin, labourer, aged 65 years. Deceased was employed at Alnwick Castle, and, though usually a steady man, had been indulging a little on Christmas Day. On Monday he had repeated the indulgence, and, about three o'clock in the afternoon, had returned to his own house, in a tipsy stupid state, and asked for something to eat. His wife set out some mutton and potatoes, and, all in good humour, cut the meat into ordinary-sized pieces, telling him not to choke himself; but at the second piece which he took he appeared to choke, when his wife called for the assistance of a lodger who was present. The lodger clapped the back of deceased without effect, for the latter clapped his hands three times, when his head fell forward and he died almost immediately. A surgeon was sent for, and his wife succeeded in extracting the piece of meat from his throat, but death had previously taken place from suffocation. Verdict, " Accidentally suffocated."
Friday, Dec. 30, 1864
Publication: Newcastle Courant
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| 1871 Census James Patterson |
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| 1881 Census James Patterson |
The adjourned Brewster Sessions was held on this day. The Magistrates granted a beer license only for the Gray's Inn, Clayport. They also granted licenses for the sale of beer off the premises to Eliza Taylor and F. Fawcus, both of Amble, but refused the application for a similar license to Patrick Bates of Amble. They also refused the following licenses: James Patterson, Plough Inn, Alnwick, Thomas Hope, Lamb Inn, Warkworth, John Taylor, Amble, on account of endorsements on their licenses and other causes. They also declined to renew the license of the Free Merchants Arms on Alnwick Moor, through the present landlord not complying with their request made at last annual meeting to live upon the premises.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 1882
Publication: Alnwick Mercury
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| 1888 Probate James Patterson |
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| 1889 Poll Books James Patterson |
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| Bondgate Without c.1880s |
ALNWICIK THE PLOUGH INN
The old " Plough Inn," Alnwick. which was offered for public competition at the White Swan Hotel on Monday last by Messrs T. Robertson and Sons, auctioneers, and was withdrawn at the reserve of £1,500, after £1,150 bad been offered by Mr James Wallace, decorator, Alnwick, we understand that the property has since been sold privately to Mr Wallace for £1,200.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1889
Publication: Newcastle Courant
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| 1891 Census Mary Ross |
Sarah Jane Thompson received the transfer of the license of the Plough Inn. Alnwick, lately held by Mrs. Mary Ann Ross, deceased.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1892
Publication: Morpeth Herald
ALNWICK PETTY SESSIONS
LICENSING AFFAIRS
Mr. Adam Douglas, solicitor, Alnwick and Amble, applied for the transfer of the license of the Plough Inn, Alnwick, to be granted to Isabella Snowdon, widow, until the August term. Mr. Douglas explained that Sarah Jane Thompson, the bolder of the license, died three weeks ago, and Mrs. Snowdon, one of the executors of her will, was now in the house managing the business.—Superintendent Rutherford said he had no objection to the license being granted for the short time. The license of the Sun Inn, Alnmouth, held by Ann Middlemiss, was transferred to Oscar William Warren.
Saturday, June 9, 1894
Publication: Morpeth Herald
ALNWICK PETTY SESSIONS
Transfer of license of the Masons' Arms, Warkworth, was granted to George Wm. Young, late of Belford; of the Gardeners' Arms, Amble, to Mrs. Hannah Myers, late of the Masons' Arms, Warkworth; of the Percy Arms, Alnwick, to Mr. Jas. Francis, late Sgt Major 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers; and of the Plough Inn, Alnwick, to James Cairns.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 1894
Publication: Morpeth Herald
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| Monday, May 28, 1898 Morpeth Herald |
Once the site of a thatched inn named Ye Old Plough, demolished in the late 1800’s, this establishment was licensed to sell ale, spirits, tobacco and porter; a drink made from malted barley created in London in the 1700’s. It is known that Mrs. Weatherburn, a hostess of the Plough brewed her own ale "for which she was greatly celebrated”.
A stone plaque from the old house can be seen above the current bay window. It says,“that which your father has purchased and left to you to possess do you hold dearly to
show his worthiness."
It is signed M.W. the initials of Matthew Willoughby. The Willoughby family were owners of Ye Old Plough in the 1700s.
After demolition, the Plough Hotel was opened in 1898 as a hunting and coach house. Coach houses were set up at seven to 10 miles stages where horses could be changed, and passengers refresh themselves along their journey. Alnwick was a coaching stop on the
important London to Edinburgh route.
The Plough Inn was also a popular stopping off point for those travelling by motor car.
(courtesy of the Alnwick & District Local History Society)
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| The New Plough Inn |
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| 1901 Census Joseph Grey |
MR. JOS. GREY'S PIGEON SHOOTING
Mr. J. J. Telford, on behalf of Mr. Jos. Grey, Plough Inn, Alnwick, applied for an occasional license to be granted for the sale of refreshments in a field at Bog Mill, on the 26th and 27th insts., when he would hold his annual pigeon shooting handicaps.—The license was granted, the hours being between 10 and 5 each day.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1902
Publication: Morpeth Herald
Billiard Tournament at Alnwick
A billiard tournament on the American principal, introduced into Alnwick by Mr. Joseph Grey, Plough Hotel, has been brought to a successful and satisfactory conclusion. Eight reputed cuists in Alnwick entered the tournament by invitation to compete in seven games of 250 up. Each player handicapped the others, and an average being taken the award of points was fixed; each player met the others all round. Three prizes to the value of £10 were offered. The result of the tournament was as follows:—H. Williams, 22 start, six games, 1st prize; W. G. Potter (scratch), F. Longstaff (5), and J. Swan (42). won each five games, and shared second and third prizes. J. Bailey (63). four games; Jos. Grey (27), two games; G. Elliott (75), one game; and H. Portlock (90), none.
Saturday, May 17, 1902
Publication: Morpeth Herald
ALNWICK PETTY SESSIONS.,SATURDAY, MARCH 4th, 1905
Thomas Wanless applied for the temporary license of the Plough Hotel to he granted to him. He stated that he had become the owner and was going to enter personally in the occupation.—The license applied for was granted.
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| 1911 Census Thomas Wanless |
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| 1911 Census Summary Thomas Wanless |
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| 1914 Kelly's Directory - Thomas Wanless |
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| 1921 Census - Stanley Anderson |
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| 1921 Kelly's Directory - Stanley Watson Anderson |
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| 1939 Register - Stanley Anderson |
MR. STANLEY ANDERSON, of ALNWICK
A former Northumberland and Wallsend cricketer, who figured in the county team for 25 years up to 1914, being a brilliant bat, has passed away in the person of Mr. Stanley Anderson, of the Plough Hotel, Alnwick, at the age of 70. He played against All-India many years ago and scored 105 in the two innings. As a member of the Rockcliffe R.F.C, he also played for Northumberland Rugby team from 1889, in which year he was "capped" for England against Ireland, to 1900. He went to Alnwick 21 years ago and continued his career as a player and captain of Alnwick Club up to some ten years ago. He leaves a widow and five sons, four of whom are serving abroad. One has been invalided home.
Friday, Feb. 20, 1942
Publication: Morpeth Herald
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