Victoria County History Northamptonshire

The Falcon Inn stood at the north-west corner of the crossroads, where again a building existed in the early 17th century. The owner c. 1630 was Christopher Reeve, who had been succeeded by a man named Gibson by 1635. George Emmerson was the owner by 1653; either he or a namesake was still there in. Between 1702 and 1707 a quit rent due to the manor of Furtho was paid by Goody Hillier, who had been succeeded by 1711 by Margaret Hillier, who died in 1715. John Hobbs was the owner by 1725; after his death in 1736 the inn passed to his widow Judith, who died in 1751, when it was inherited by Edward Forfett, a London limner, whose brother John had married the Hobbses' daughter Phyllis. During this period a fire, in May 1742, destroyed three houses standing on tofts adjoining the inn. John Furnice paid rates on the Falcon in 1739, presumably as tenant. Forfett died in 1761, leaving the Falcon to his daughter Frances, the wife of Isaac Riviere, a London goldsmith, who sold the property (on which two new houses had been built to replace those burnt down) the following year to Christopher French and John Hall, also of London, for £60. In 1773 French and Hall sold the premises to Matthew Willison of Old Stratford for £150. His family retained the Falcon until about 1820, after which it belonged to Josiah Michael Smith. The inn was later acquired by the Kendalls of Dovehouse Farm, Deanshanger, and was sold with the rest of their estate in 1877. It closed shortly before the First World War and by 1925 the buildings had been demolished to improve the road junction.

The Northampton Mercury April 24^th 1775

TO COVER, this Season, at MATTHEW WILLISON’S, at Old Stratford, at 5s. 6d. each Mare, A Bay HORSE, of the Coach-Kind, sixteen Hands high, full of Bone, goes well, a sure Foal-getter, and good Stock. The Money to be paid at the Stable-Door.
N. B. The above Horse has Covered at Old Stratford, at the same Price, these three Years past.

The Northampton Mercury March 17^th 1783

WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN GEAR-LAYER, or COLLAR-MAKER, who is able to act as Master-Man, and carry on the above Business. Such a one may have constant Employ, by applying to Ann Willison, of Old Stratford, Northamptonshire, near Stony Stratford, Bucks.

The Northampton Mercury May 13^th 1815

To be Sold by Auction, By JOHN DAY & Son,

At the House of Mr. Willison, the sign of the Falcon, in Old Stratford, in the County of Northampton, on Thursday the 18^th Day of May instant, at Five o’Clock in the Evening.

Properties in Deanshanger

The Northampton Mercury October 4^th 1823

To be LET,
And entered on immediately,

A MALTING, in good Repair (used last Season), together with the principal Part of a good Farm House, a Stable, Garden, &c. situated close to a Branch of the Grand Junction Canal, near the Market Towns of Stony Stratford and Buckingham.
For further Particulars, apply to Mr. WILLISON, the Falcon Inn, Old Stratford; or Mr. ROGERS, the Royal Oak Inn, Buckingham.

The Northampton Mercury 13 March 1824

At Old Stratford, in the parish of Cosgrove, on view of the body of Sophia Douglas, who was drowned in the Buckingham Arm of the Grand Junction Canal. The deceased was a servant to Mr. Matthew Willison, who keeps the Falcon Public House, at Old Stratford, and it is supposed, went to the side of the Canal to inquire of the Captain of the Buckingham Fly (which was then lying there) after her Aunt, who lived at Buckingham, and that while leaning over the rail between the towing path and the Canal, looking after the boat, her shawl blew off, and that in attempting to catch it she overbalanced herself, and fell into the water, There being no direct evidence, however, to prove that fact, the Jury returned a verdict of “Found Drowned.”

The Northampton Mercury June 15^th 1833

Valuable and desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE situate at Old Stratford, Cosgrove, and Furtho, in the county of Northampton, and Calverton, in the county of Buckingham.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

BY WM. DAY,

On Monday the 1^st July, 1833, at the Falcon Inn, Old Stratford, at Four o’clock in the afternoon, in the following Lots, and subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced.

Lot 1. All that old-established and well-accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, called the FALCON, now in FULL TRADE, situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the county of Northampton, on the West Chester Road ; large yard and excellent stables for 24 horses, and granaries over the same, which will store from 200 to 300 quarters of corn; and every other requisite and convenient out-building, together with a productive walled in garden; and also the SADDLE and HARNESS MAKER’S SHOP, and two COTTAGES adjoining in the occupation of Matthew Willison.
The house is advantageously situated, commanding an extensive view over the town of Stony Stratford, the roads from which to Northampton, Buckingham and Towcester, running immediately past it. The Buckingham branch of the Grand Junction Canal also runs up to the back of the premises.
 
Lot 2. All that new erected. brick and tiled MESUAG E or TENEMENT, together with the yard, garden, barn, and other out-buildings situate near Lot 1, now in the occupation of William Kightley.

Lot 3. All those four MESSUAGES, COTTAGES, or TENEMENT, with a garden behind the same, and two stables at each end, adjoining Lot 2, now in the several tenures or occupations of Charlotte Sherwood, Robert Hartley, Thomas Smith, and Daniel Smith, at yearly rents amounting £15 and upwards.

Lot 4. All that MESSUAGE or TENEMENT with the stable yard, garden, and buildings thereto belonging, situate at Calverton, in the county of Buckingham, adjoining the Old Royal Oak, now in the tenure or occupation of George Wilmer.

Lot 5. All that Close of excellent PASTURE LAN D, situate in the parish of Cosgrove, in the county of Northampton, containing 5.A 2R. 4P. called WINDMILL CLOSE, now in the tenure or occupation of Matthew Willison.

Lot 6. All that close piece, or parcel, of MEADOW GROUND, situate in the hamlet of Furtho, in the parish of Cosgrove aforesaid, containing four acres or thereabouts, now also in the tenure or occupation of Matthew Willison.

Lot 7. All that close, piece, or parcel of capital PASTURE LAND, adjoining the West Chester Road, in the said hamlet of Furtho, called COSGROVE CLOSE, containing 10A. 2R. 0P. or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Matthew Willison.

Lot 8. All that close, plot, or parcel of PASTURE LAND, situate in the parish of Cosgrove aforesaid, bounded by the collateral cut from the Grand Junction Canal, to Buckingham, containing two acres or thereabouts, now also in the occupation of Matthew Willison.
This lot is most eligibly situated for a Wharf, or Warehouse for carrying on any business connected with the canal.
The above estates are most desirable either for investment or occupation; the poor rate in the hamlet of Furtho, are extremely low.
For a view of the Estate apply on the premises, and for further particulars, to Mr. WILLIAM GREEN. or Mr. JOSEPH CLARE, both of Stony Stratford, to Mr. JOSEPH KINCH, of Cosgrove, or to Mr. E. A. WORLEY, Solicitor, Stony Stratford.

To the Debtors and Creditors of MATTHEW WILLISON, of OLD STRATFORD, in the parish of COSGROVE, in the county of Northampton, Victualler.

WHEREAS the said MATTHEW WILLISON hath by Indentures of Lease and Release and Assignment bearing date the seventh and eight days of June instant, conveyed and assigned all his real and personal Estate and Effects unto William Green of Stony Stratford, in the county of Buckingham, Butcher, Joseph Clare, of the same place, innkeeper, and Joseph Kinch, of Cosgrove aforesaid, Gentleman, in trust for the equal benefit of the Creditors of the said Matthew Willison, who shall execute the said deed of assignment on or before the 8th day of August next;
Notice is therefore hereby given, that the said deed of assignment is now lying at the office of Mr. Edward Augustine Worley, Solicitor, Stony Stratford, for the signatures of such of the creditors of the said Matthew Willison who may be willing to accept of a dividend to arise from the sale of his said real and personal Estate and Effects, and who are requested at the same time to deliver in an account of their respective debts ; and all persons who stand indebted, to the said Matthew Willison are hereby required to pay their respective debts to the said William Green, Joseph Clare, and Joseph Kinch, or the said E. A. Worley, or either of them, without delay, or they will be sued for the Same without further notice.

By order of the Trustees, E. A. WORLEY, their Solicitor. Stony Stratton', June 12, 1833.

The Northampton Mercury July 27^th 1833

60 Acres of Capital GRASS KEEPING, and AFTERMATH,
RICK of PRIME OLD HAY, &c.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY WM. DAY

On Monday next, 29^th July 1833, the property of Mr. M. WILLISON, Old Stratford, in Northamptonshire;

COMPRISING a useful hackney horse, a capital double shaft cast-iron roller, about 15 cwt. Two narrow-wheel wagons, two six-inch carts, market cart, two sets of harness, gigs and harness, bean mill, two rick cloths, one 30-round and other ladders, 12 forks, 24 rakes, dung drag, grindstones and frame, truck, sack barrow, two pig troughs, three hand glasses, wheelbarrow, and a quantity of oak and ash boards and rafters, &c.

Also the following lots of Aftermath and Keeping:

Two months’ credit will be given for the Hay and Keeping, on approved security. The sale will commence on the premises, the FALCON INN, Old Stratford, at Two o’clock.

The Northampton Mercury September 21^th 1833

OLD STRATFORD, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
MODERN AND USEFUL
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, and EFFECTS,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY WM. DAY,
On the Premises, the FALCON INN, OLD STRATFORD,
the Property of Mr. M. Willison.

COMPRISING nine four-post bedsteads, with furniture; tent and bureau ditto, capital seasoned feather beds; Mattresses, blankets, and counterpanes; bed and table linen, chamber chairs, cases of drawers, mahogany wardrobe, night convenience, window curtains, wash-hand stands, dressing tables, swing glasses, bedside carpets, mahogany and oak dining, tea, and Pembroke tables, mahogany and Windsor chairs, eight-day clock, barometer, teaboards, and waiters, decanters, wine and ale glasses; china, earthenware, a general assortment of kitchen utensils, in copper, brass, and tin; fenders and fire irons, and numerous other effects.
The whole to be expressed in Catalogues, which may be had at the Place of Sale, the Printing Office, and of the Auctioneer, Stony Stratford.
To be viewed the Day preceding the Morning of Sale.

The Northampton Mercury November 30^th 1833

To the Debtors and Creditors of Mr. MATTHEW WILLISON,
of OLD STRATFORD

TAKE NOTICE, that the FIRST DIVIDEND of SIX SHILLINGS and EIGHT-PENCE IN THE POUND will be ready to be paid to the Creditors of the said MATTHEW WILLISON, on the amount of their respective debts, at the office of Mr. E. A. Worley, Solicitor, Stony Stratford, after Monday the 2d day of December next.
And all persons who stand indebted to the estate of the said Matthew Willison, are requested immediately to pay the same to Mr. William Green, of Stony Stratford aforesaid, and of the Trustees under the deed of assignment , or proceedings will be commenced against them for the recovery thereof without further notice.
By order of the  Trustees,
E. A. Worley, their Solicitor.
Stony Stratford, 26^th Nov. 1833

The Northampton Mercury February 7^th 1835

To the Creditors of Mr. Matthew Willison, of
OLD STRATFORD, Northamptonshire.

TAKE NOTICE, tat a FINAL DIVIDEND of two shillings IN THE pound WILL BE READY TO BE PAID TO THE Creditors of the said Matthew Willison (making with the former Dividend of 6s 8d. already paid, 8s 8d. in the pound), on the amount of their respective debts, at the office of Mr. E. A. Worley, Solicitor, Stony Stratford, after Monday the 2d day of February next.
By order of the  Trustees,
E. A. Worley, their Solicitor.
Stony Stratford, 27^th January, 1835.

 The Northampton Mercury October 18^th 1845

LOST, between OLD STRATFORD, BRIDGE GATE and OLD STRATFORD, a MACKINTOSH and a pair of gloves; whoever will bring the same to Mrs. Stockley’s, the Falcon Inn, will be handsomely rewarded for their trouble.

The Northampton Mercury March 6^th 1847

DIED: On Saturday last, at Old Stratford in this county, Mr. Matthew Willison, sen., in the 72d year of his age.

The Northampton Mercury April 26^th 1851

FALCON INN,
 OLD STRATFORD, near Stony Stratford, Bucks.
 TO LET,
And may be entered upon immediately, or 11th October next,

The above well-accustomed INN, which is now, and has for many years been carrying on a very considerable trade. The premises consists of the usual conveniences for a Public-house, and are situate on the bank of the Buckingham and Grand Junction Canal, where four roads meet, with suitable granaries opening on the tow-path; also with the above, and nearly adjoining, are THREE valuable CLOSES of rich PASTURE LAND, containing 11 acres, divided so as to make five excellent lairs for cattle; on which is a good WHARF, on the bank of the Canal, used as a Coal Wharf.
The above property is highly desirable for carrying on an extensive trade in the Dealing, Corn and Coal, or any other requiring room and convenience, and the reason for the present occupier wishing to leave will be satisfactorily accounted for.
To treat for the above, apply to Messrs. Harrison and Son, Buckingham; or Mr. John Durham, Stony Stratford.

The Northampton Mercury July 23^rd 1853

TO BE LET,

And entered upon at Old Michaelmas next,

THE FALCON INN, OLD STRATFORD, near Stony Stratford. This Inn, which is now in full trade, is replete with conveniences for carrying on an extensive business, viz., capital stabling, with granaries opening on the canal, large yard, garden, &c., four fields for cattle drovers, on one of which is a wharf.
For further particulars, apply to Mr. J. M. Smith, Wine Merchant, Stony Stratford. July 21, 1853.

The Northampton Mercury July 29^th 1854

TO LET,
THE FALCON INN,
OLD STRATFORD,

With Ten Acres of Pasture LAND, from 11th October next.
For further particulars, apply to Mr. J. M. Smith, Stony Stratford.
July 1^st 1854.

The Northampton Mercury August 23^rd 1862

Thomas King, of the Swan Inn, Old Stratford was summoned for selling beer and spirits STONY STRATFORD PETTY SESSIONS, August 15th. before half-past twelve on Sunday last. Case adjourned. Mark Price of the Falcon Inn, Old Stratford and Joseph Sanders, publican, were summoned for selling beer before half-past twelve o'clock on Sunday last. Defendants pleaded not guilty. Case adjourned.

The Northampton Mercury March 21^st 1863

STONY STRATFORD, Bucks, and OLD STRATFORD, COSGROVE, and POTTERSPURY, Northamptonshire.
VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES,
WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. DURHAM,

At the COCK HOTEL, STONY STRATFORD, on TUESDAY, the 9^th day of APRIL, 1863, at Three o’clock in the Afternoon, by direction of the Trustees of the late JOSIAH MICHAEL SMITH, Esq., in the following  or such other Lots, as may be determined on by the Vendors,

Lot. 1. ALL that highly genteel FAMILY RESIDENCE, STONY STRATFORD, comprising entrance hall, breakfast room, dining and drawing rooms, seven good bed-rooms, and two servant’s rooms, butler’s pantry, large kitchen, scullery and dairy, &c. There is a good cellaring. In the court-yard behind are commodious out-offices, stabling for three horses, and other convenient buildings. Adjoining are pleasure gardens, and an excellent walled kitchen garden, well planted with fruit trees, and a small Farm-yard, with piggeries and cow hovels, and three small Inclosures of superior Pasture and Meadow Land, with a way from one of the Inclosures into the street, through Smith’s lane. Also, the adjoining DWELLING-HOUSE and Premises, containing large Grocer’s Shop, sitting-rooms, bed-rooms, and attics, yard, large garden, and very commodious Warehouses, stabling for two horses, coach-house, with loft over the same, and other out-buildings.
The quantity of the whole of this Lot, including the sites of the Buildings, Gardens, and Land is 4A. 3R. 14P. Land-tax on small Close, 7s.

Lot 2. An old-established FREE PUBLIC-HOUSE and Premises, situate on the West side OF STONY STRATFORD, known as “The Rising Sun,” now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Chance. Land-tax 18s 6d.

Lot 3. The old-established INN, called “The Falcon,” situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the County of Northampton, now in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price, with the COTTAGES stabling, outbuildings, large yard, and gardens attached thereto, and a small CLOSE of Pasture LAND adjoining, containing 3R. 23P. Apportion Land-tax.

Lot 4. A very valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in the parish of POTTERSPURY and COSGROVE, in the County of Northampton, and adjoin the turnpike road from Old Stratford to Northampton, containing 5A. 2R. 17P. in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 5.A valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in COSGROVE aforesaid, also adjoining the above-mentioned turnpike road, containing 3A. 1R. 25P., in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 6. A valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in COSGROVE aforesaid, and adjoining the above-mentioned turnpike-road, containing 4A. 3R. 2P., in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

The Northampton Mercury October 7^th 1854

FALCON INN, OLD STRATFORD.
NEAT AND USEFUL
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
800 GALLONS OF SUPERIOR OLD ALE, AND
EFFECTS,
WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By THOS. REVIS,

On the premises, on Wednesday, 11^th October, 1854, the property of Mr. THOMAS UMNEY, who is leaving,
COMPRISING four-post, tent, and other bedsteads, beds, mattresses, chamber and other chairs, and parlour and kitchen furniture in general.

Six Lambs and Two Sturks
Sale to commence at Two o’clock.

The Northampton Mercury March 21^st 1863

VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.
By G. F. BEARN,

At the COCK HOTEL, STONY STRATFORD, on THURSDAY, the 9^th day of APRIL, 1863, at Three o’clock in the Afternoon, by direction of the Trustees of the late JOSIAH MICHAEL SMITH, Esq., in the flowing or such other Lots, as may be determined on by the Vendor.

Note: Lots 1 & 2 are in Stony Stratford

Lot 3. The old-established INN called "The Falcon," situate at OLD STRATFORD, in the County of Northampton, now in the attached thereto, and a small CLOSE of Pasture LAND adjoining containing 3R. 23P. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 4. A very valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in the parishes of POTTERSPURY and COSGROVE, in the County of Northampton, and adjoining  the turnpike road from Old Stratford to Northampton, containing 5A. 2R. 17P. in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 5. A valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in COSGROVE aforesaid, also adjoining the above-mentioned turnpike road, containing 3A. 1R. 25P., in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 6. A valuable CLOSE of Pasture LAND, situate in COSGROVE aforesaid, and adjoining the above-mentioned  road, and containing by admeasurement  4A. 3R. 2P., or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price., Apportioned Land-tax.

The Northampton Mercury September 19^th 1868

STONY STRATFORD PETTY SESSIONS. Sept. 11. Old Stratford. Mark Price, of the Falcon Inn, Old Stratford was summoned for having unjust measures in his possession, on the 8th of August last. Inspector Hurst proved the charge. Convicted in fine and costs 15s., which was paid.

The Northampton Mercury May 5^th 1877

VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.
By G. F. BEARN,

At the COCK HOTEL, STONY STRATFORD, on FRIDAY 25^TH of MAY, 1877, at Four o’clock in the Afternoon, and not the 18^th, as previously advertised, in the flowing or such other Lots as may be determined upon and subject to conditions to be then produced:

Note: Lots 1, 2 & 3 are in Deanshanger

Lot 4. All that old-established INN called "The Falcon," situate at Old Stratford, Northamptonshire, together with TWO COTTAGES adjoining, and extensive stabling and out-buildings, yard, and garden: also a CLOSE of Pasture LAND, containing 3R. 25P. and adjoining the above.
The above house is conveniently situated at the junction of four good roads, and has a first rate business connected with it. Land tax, £1 0s. 9d.

Lot 5. A that CLOSE of superior  Pasture LAND, called “Bridge Field,” situate in the parishes of POTTERSPURY and COSGROVE, adjoining  the turnpike road from Old Stratford to Northampton, and the Buckingham Branch of the Grand Junction Canal, on which there is a free wharf, and containing by admeasure 5A. 1R. 28P. in the occupation of Mr. Mark Price. Apportioned Land-tax.

Lot 4 & 5 are in the occupation of Mark Price, whose tenancy expires 11^th October next.

Lot 6. All that CLOSE of superior  Pasture LAND, called “The Basin Field” in the parish of COSGROVE adjoining the above road, and containing by admeasurement  4A. 3R. 2P., or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. John Wilford, whose tenancy expires 11^th October next Land Tax £1 8s. 11d.
The various lots can be viewed on application.
Plan and particulars and conditions of Sale can be obtained at the principal Hotels in the neighbourhood; Mr. J. Parrott; or the Auctioneer, Market-square, Wellingborough.
Wellingborough, April 23^rd 1877

The Northampton Mercury June 2^nd 1877

PROPERTY SALE. On Friday, the 25th ult. Mr. G. F. Bearn offered for sale by auction at the Cock Hotel, several valuable properties. There was a large company present, and the bidding very brisk. The Falcon Inn, Old Stratford, with two cottages adjoining, and extensive stabling and outbuildings, with yard and garden; together with a close of pasture land, containing 3r. 25p., was knocked down to Mr. Mark Price, of Old Stratford

The Northampton Mercury April 17^th 1880

AN INQUEST was held at the Falcon Inn, Old Stratford, on Friday, touching the death of Jane Monk, wife of a boatman, who died suddenly the previous Wednesday. Mr. Francis, surgeon, of Fenny Stratford, attributed death to heart disease, accelerated by confinement. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

The Northampton Mercury July 22^nd 1904

DROWNING FATALITY. On Saturday morning a young man named Gordon Thompson, 18 years of age, an electrician, of Cambridge, was drowned whist bathing in the River Ouse, near Stony Stratford. Two companions were bathing with the deceased at the time, and although they could swim they were not accustomed to diving. Both often made efforts to get their companion out, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful. The inquest was held the same evening at the Falcon Hotel, Old Stratford, by Mr. T. M. Percival, coroner, and the jury returned a verdict of “Accidentally drowned.” They recommended that a lifebuoy and drags be provided for Old Stratford.

TOWCESTER LICENCING

Falcon, Old Stratford, Messrs. Hipwell, Olney.

THE FALCON, OLD STRATFORD.

Superintendent Andres said the tenant of the Falcon, Old Stratford, was Mrs. Mary Ann Sibthorpe, who had held the licence since 1896. The house stood on the crossroads at Old Stratford, in the parish of Cosgrove. Any heavy traffic or large vehicle stopping in front of the house was dangerous to motorists. There were tap-room, small serving bar, and bar parlour, These were the only rooms used for customers. The Tap-room was also used by the tenant for a living-room. Cottage adjoining the house on either side were condemned and untenanted. There was stabling for a number of horses, but the property was very dilapidated. The house was 300 yards from a fully licensed house, and that was in the parish of Passenham; and 38 yards from another full licensed house in the parish of Potterspury. It was a quarter of a mile from Stony Stratford and a mile from Cosgrove. Old Stratford was situate in four parishes. The population of Cosgrove was 663, giving 133 to each licence. There were 78 houses in Old Stratford situate in four parishes, Cosgrove 43, Potterspury 18, Passenham 16 and Furtho one. Twelve of these were unoccupied.
The house was referred.

The Falcon is the building facing down the hill, on the right, at the start of the steep rise in the road. [newspaper image]

The Northampton Mercury May 25^th 1912

FALCON OLD STRATFORD.

A FULL-LICENSED HOUSE IN THE OCCUPATION OF Mary Jane Sibthorpe, and belonging to Mr. William Hipwell, of Olney. Mr. Campion opposed. Mr. J. D. Douglas representing the owner and tenant.
Supt. Andrews gave the facts relating to the house. Answering Mr. Douglas, he said motorists did not drive past the house and corner as carefully as he could wish.
Mrs. Sibthorpe said that the public-house was her only means of livelihood. She had held the licence for over 30 years.
The Chairman and the committee felt the greatest sympathy with the tenant, but they felt the law with regard to redundancy compelled them to refuse the renewal.