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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: perdy on Wednesday 18 January 06 00:16 GMT (UK)
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Hi
Anyone know how I can get in on the THREE TONS Public House in Durham as my rellie used to be inn keeper there
Thanks
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Is it this one:
http://www.swallow-hotels.com/hotels/swallow-three-tuns
It's tuned out to be a rather succesful and big hotel now :) :) It may be time for a holiday...
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Also found another couple (I'm sure there's loads more though!):
(To search for these then -click here- (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=%22three+tuns%22+durham+-swallow&btnG=Search&meta=)
Three Tuns Inn
Blackgate West
Durham
County Durham
DH6 4AJ
Tel: 0191 377 2841
Three Tuns Inn
Church Bank
Eggleston
County Durham
DL12 0AH
Tel: 01833 650289
Also I found lots in the yellow pages.
To see all these -click here- (http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?searchType=classic&location=County+Durham&companyName=Three+Tuns)
If you can see any more of the address you might get a clue which one it might be. Let us know how you get on!
Trystan
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Thanks ever so for your replies but as yet not found what I am looking for. my kin Eleanor Kidd was on 1871 census occ: Inn keeper therefore require history and or photographs recorded address was: 3 tons Witton Gilbert reg district Chester le Street Durham? so ideas or info welcome.
Thanks
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When I was last in Witton Gilbert I think the Three Tuns PH was on the left of the Main Street as you travel west.
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Have a look at this site it may help
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/the_north_east/history/echomemories/durham/304/230704.html
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perdy,
This may help.
http://www.pubhistory.freeserve.co.uk/phs/ancestors.htm
Also, is this the name of the pub now or in 1871
Steve.
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There are only 2 pubs listed in Witton Gilbert now, one is called the Glendenning Arms and the other one is the Travellers Rest. Can you tell from the census what the addresses were of the houses next door? I live in Durham and if you can give me a clue or two I could potter over to Witton Gilbert at the weekend and do some sleuthing for you. Your Three Tuns could be a private house now, or changed its name. Witton Gilbert isn't very big!
Cheers Veron
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Having recently moved to Witton I camr across an old booklet written by Edward H Raine, head Teacher of Witton Gilbert Council School from 1948-1967. It's called The History Of Witton Gilbert.
Quoting a little from the book it says" A large source of income came from the village markets. Witton was a meeting place of routes and of some importanceas a convenient meeting place for the industrial traders from the east and farmers from the west.
Travelling traders required places where they could obtain refreshment from themselves and stabling for their horse. The village had several inns and public houses. At the east end of the village was the Black Lion, now a dwelling house ( I actually live in this house), opposite the bus stop was the Witton Gilbert Hotel known latterly as Brigg's Pub. A little further along on the opposite side is the Glendenning Arms. The Three Tons, near to the garage was converted into a dwelling house several years ago. The last inn westward is still the Travellers Rest".
Hope this is of interest.