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Title: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: Inicky on Thursday 03 July 08 00:01 BST (UK)
can anyone locate 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms) in monkwearmouth sunderland 1881.  parish of monkwearmouth shore,  perhaps theres an old photo or some info, im trying to find out but no luck as of yet,

i think its a pub :)
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 03 July 08 08:17 BST (UK)
The Williamson Arms in Church Street was named after Monkwearmouth's most famous family, as Sir Hedworth Williamson at one time owned virtually all the land between the River Wear and Whitburn. The pub consisted of a Long Bar, Tap Room, Front & Back Parlours, and a quoit ground at the back.
The pub closed in 1933.
Stan
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: Inicky on Friday 04 July 08 00:47 BST (UK)
thanks stan, thats brilliant.  there were quite a few members of my family living here in 1881, i searched and searched but couldnt find what youve given me (this photo). 

thankyou very much :)
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: cherry nose on Thursday 20 February 14 15:56 GMT (UK)
for some reason I looked this up.

Believe it or not I used to live there! (1930's)

If you have any questions let me know

Celia
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: trmsrm on Monday 21 March 16 15:03 GMT (UK)
@Stanmapstone, thank you for posting a picture of the Williamson Arms Pub in Church Street.  Research indicates that my great-grandfather Thomas Bowes Carter was the Alehouse Keeper of this pub in the 1890s.
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: Timmotheus on Thursday 21 July 16 02:56 BST (UK)
The Williamson Arms in Church Street was named after Monkwearmouth's most famous family, as Sir Hedworth Williamson at one time owned virtually all the land between the River Wear and Whitburn. The pub consisted of a Long Bar, Tap Room, Front & Back Parlours, and a quoit ground at the back.
The pub closed in 1933.
Stan
Hi, I'm looking at the 1871 census which shows that an Isabella Newleand is running this pub.
I'm interested because it also shows that her niece Isabella Cook is staying or living there with her, who may be my 2cnd great aunt.  Can you give me or point me in the right directions for any details on Isabella Newleand, eg, what her husband's name was or what her unmarried name was so that I can try and track if Isabella Cook is a relative? Thanks, Tim
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 21 July 16 07:56 BST (UK)
Hi, I'm looking at the 1871 census which shows that an Isabella Newleand is running this pub.
Welcome to RootsChat! ;D

That would be Isabella Newland (according to FindMyPast) or Isabella Newbond (according to FamilySearch) ::)

A possible marriage:
December qtr 1855
Sunderland Registration District     vol 10a, page 553

Newbond, John,
McIntosh, Isabella
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 21 July 16 08:44 BST (UK)

Hi, I'm looking at the 1871 census which shows that an Isabella Newleand is running this pub.


Just to confirm that her name is Isabella Newbond.

Stan
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: Timmotheus on Thursday 21 July 16 09:59 BST (UK)
Thanks Stan,
this is very much appreciated. I'll now do some research to see if it fits and then let you know how it goes.
Cheers,
Tim
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: Charlie1962 on Monday 19 August 19 22:49 BST (UK)
My grandmother Helen Fairlamb was born in this pub in 1882. Her mother was Isabella Cook. Never quite been able to work out the relationship with Isabella Newbold. Possible she was close to her mother as they were very close in age. Maybe the daughter was named for her?
Title: Re: 88 Church St (Williamsons Arms)
Post by: stanmapstone on Tuesday 20 August 19 12:27 BST (UK)
According to the 1881 Census Isabella Newbond was the great aunt of Isabella Fairlamb. Isabella Newbond died 16th May 1883, and her will was proved at Durham by Isabella Fairlamb her great niece, sole executrix, personal estate £15.

Stan