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| − | + | On the west side of [[Highgate]] between [[Yard12 Highgate]] (entrance to the [[Old Shambles]] and [[Fleece Inn Yard 16 Highgate]]. Opposite [[Yard 5 Highgate]] and what was the [[Kendal Hotel]]. | |
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| + | Previously thought to be a butchers shop it has been occupied since by [[Ye Olde Fleece Inn]]. | ||
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| + | <blockquote>"It is, however, necessary to retrace back a few steps in order to notice the '[[Commercial Hotel]]', which was built in 1804, when Mr Maskew was 'mine host'. It stands on the site of the ancient [[Royal Oak Inn]], owned by John Fletcher in 1746, and which, <strong>like the 'Golden Fleece' opposite, had the facade supported on wooden posts</strong>." <strong>[[Kirkbie-Kendall 1900|John F Curwen, Kirkbie Kendal (1900) p31]]</strong></blockquote> | ||
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| + | <blockquote><strong>The Golden Fleece</strong>. | ||
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| + | "The “[[Ye Olde Golden Fleece|Golden Fleece]],” ... is about the most perfect example left of what the old Butcher’s Row was like. The projecting upper story of lath and plaster is supported on wooden posts, which were renewed some fifty years ago with others of a more finished type. At this time most of the crooks on which the butchers hung their meat disappeared, although a few still remain, and iron railings were fixed in front of the bar windows. | ||
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| + | The first mention that we can find of this most cosy inn ... is in 1723; when, by will, [[Christopher Woodburn]], a [[cordwainer]], charged it and other premises with the annual payment of 40s. a-piece towards putting out four boys to be apprentices, and 40s. a-piece for finding them shirts and cravats at the commencement of their service. Then again, in 1761, [[Sir James Lowther]] and Mr. Upton, “ presenting their compliments to the electors, propose themselves to have the pleasure of waiting upon them, etc., at the ‘Golden Fleece.’ ” Again, in consequence of the bankruptcy of [[John Petty]], the inn was sold on September 4th, 1816, by public auction, the annual rental being placed at £96. | ||
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| + | An old painted sign against the north corner has disappeared within the last sixty years, representing a warrior driving a chariot, and which bore the name of [[Jonathan Harker]], coach builder, who in September 1821, removed from [[Colin Croft]] to a large workshop up the [[Old Shambles]] yard. <strong>[[Kirkbie-Kendall 1900|John F Curwen, Kirkbie Kendal (1900) p72]]</strong></blockquote> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Building]][[Category:Public House]][[Category:Butchers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:43, 15 August 2023
On the west side of Highgate between Yard12 Highgate (entrance to the Old Shambles and Fleece Inn Yard 16 Highgate. Opposite Yard 5 Highgate and what was the Kendal Hotel.
Previously thought to be a butchers shop it has been occupied since by Ye Olde Fleece Inn.
Curwen
"It is, however, necessary to retrace back a few steps in order to notice the 'Commercial Hotel', which was built in 1804, when Mr Maskew was 'mine host'. It stands on the site of the ancient Royal Oak Inn, owned by John Fletcher in 1746, and which, like the 'Golden Fleece' opposite, had the facade supported on wooden posts." John F Curwen, Kirkbie Kendal (1900) p31
The Golden Fleece."The “Golden Fleece,” ... is about the most perfect example left of what the old Butcher’s Row was like. The projecting upper story of lath and plaster is supported on wooden posts, which were renewed some fifty years ago with others of a more finished type. At this time most of the crooks on which the butchers hung their meat disappeared, although a few still remain, and iron railings were fixed in front of the bar windows.
The first mention that we can find of this most cosy inn ... is in 1723; when, by will, Christopher Woodburn, a cordwainer, charged it and other premises with the annual payment of 40s. a-piece towards putting out four boys to be apprentices, and 40s. a-piece for finding them shirts and cravats at the commencement of their service. Then again, in 1761, Sir James Lowther and Mr. Upton, “ presenting their compliments to the electors, propose themselves to have the pleasure of waiting upon them, etc., at the ‘Golden Fleece.’ ” Again, in consequence of the bankruptcy of John Petty, the inn was sold on September 4th, 1816, by public auction, the annual rental being placed at £96.
An old painted sign against the north corner has disappeared within the last sixty years, representing a warrior driving a chariot, and which bore the name of Jonathan Harker, coach builder, who in September 1821, removed from Colin Croft to a large workshop up the Old Shambles yard. John F Curwen, Kirkbie Kendal (1900) p72
