Hello, Saxilby History Group here.
Joseph Wheatley was the landlord of the Ship Inn, on Bridge Street from before 1841 until 1863. The building still exists (it is in a conservation area) but was de-licensed two years ago and is awaiting refurbishment as a private house.
He was followed as landlord by his son, John, who remained at the Ship until he retired in 1896.
Have a look at our web-site,
www.saxilbyhistory.org. We have a feature on the Wheatley family on it.
