Where was the Black Lion Pub?

2011 January 25

by richard-a

There was an inn called the Black Lion in the Alstonefield in 1815, and it may have been the building which had been taken over as a _________ by 1817.

Can you fill in the blank….

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2011 February 4

brian_r permalink

Fortunately, there is mention of it on the web. It is thought to be in the house that became the workhouse. I wonder if Bob knows about this? If that’s correct there were 4 pubs in the village in the early 19th Century – and we think there’s an alcohol problem now!
2011 February 6

richard-a permalink

Well done Brian. Sorry but no prize! The thought of 4 pubs in the village of today. Fantastic.
Would that mean 4 cricket clubs?

Now as you a such a smarty pants! Can you name the area in the village where a Quaker burial-ground was located around the 1680′s…
2011 February 7

brian_r permalink

…..it’s a long shot, but it wouldn’t be our back gardens would it?
2011 February 8

richard-a permalink

No!

Only the odd Peak Park planner, tourist and D. of E. mini bus driver who park outside my window!!! That will teach them….

But no Quaker’s here!
2011 February 10

noel_p permalink

Chaps, I remember reading somewhere – perhaps a history of Alstonefield – that there is indeed a Quaker burial ground along Gipsy Lane somewhere – perhaps Peter L might know.
2011 February 11

richard-a permalink

Well done Noel…..

You’ve got it…
2011 March 4

brian_r permalink

I’ve got another one for all you historians….. Does anybody have information about the Alstonefield Academy? Doris G has a newspaper article about this dating back to the early 19th Century, but where was it and what was it?