Peacock Inn

Located on the main road from Birkenshaw roundabout towards Gomersal. Was demolished to make way for the M62.

2 Sep 1850 - Brewster Sessions - A new licence was granted to Thomas Boden of the Peacock, Gomersal.

30 Mar 1851 - Census entry - Birkenshaw New Road. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
Thomas BODEN  Head  Wid  74  Licensed victualler  Gomersal
William BODEN  Son  M  45  Clothier
Ellen BODEN  Wife  M  45
Mary BODEN  Dau  U  49  Housemaid
Susannah BODEN  Dau  13

12 Nov 1853 - Death Notice - William Boden, aged 46, of the Peacock Inn, New Road, Gomersal, died 5 Nov 1853.

14 Jan 1856 - Court Case - Edward Boden (son of the above Thomas) of the Peacock Inn at Gomersal was charged with allowing drinking in his house on the Sunday afternoon of 6 Jan. Fined £1 with costs.

1857 - Kelly's Post Office Directory lists Edward Boden of the Peacock Inn.

17 Dec 1857 - Court Case - Edward Boden was charged with harbouring a policeman in his public house on 11 Dec. A sergeant visited the premises and found a policeman in a state of intoxication and who should have been on duty at the time. He was fined £10 with costs.

1 Jul 1858 - Court Case - Edward Boden was charged with having company in house at 9am on Sunday last. It was intimated that he would lose his licence at the next licensing day as this was his third offence since the last brewster sessions. He was fined 40s with costs.

7 Apr 1861 - Census - New Road Side, Birkenshaw. Although premises not named other records suggest it was here. Landlady recorded as the widow Lydia Boden and family.

23 Aug 1869 - Brewster Sessions - Annual session for the granting and renewal of licences was held at Dewsbury. It being the first session in which the new Wine and Beer Act was put in force. The licence for Thomas Archer of the Peacock Inn was granted without any objection.

2 Jan 1871 - Licence Transfer - The Peacock Inn, Gomersal. From Thomas Archer to John Parker. At the same time, the licence for the Shoulder of Mutton was transferred from Henry Smith to the said Thomas Archer.

2 Apr 1871 - Census - Peacock Inn, New Road Side. Landlord recorded as John Parker, his wife Mary Ellen and family. (Mary Ellen being the daughter of the above Edward & Lydia)

2 Nov 1874 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from John Parker to Mary Ellen Parker.

5 Jul 1875 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Mary Ellen Parker to Abraham Peel.

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Peacock Inn, Swincliffe. Landlord recorded as Abraham Peel, wife Mary Ellen & family. He was also a butcher. (Mary Ellen being the widow of the above John Parker and daughter of the above Edward & Lydia Boden)

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Peacock Inn, Bradford Road. Landlord recorded as Abram Peel and large family.

22 Aug 1898 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Abram Peel to Mary Ellen Peel.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Peacock Inn, Bradford Road. Landlady recorded as the widow Mary Ellen Peel and her family.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Peacock Inn, Bradford Road. Landlady recorded as the widow Mary Ellen Peel and children.

Abt 1913 - Brewery - Acquired by Leeds & Batley Breweries.

2 Feb 1914 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Mary Ellen Peel to William Ewart Stead.

2 Oct 1916 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from William Ewart Stead to Elizabeth Stead.

11 Aug 1919 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Elizabeth Stead to William Ewart Stead. (William was on active war service).

1925 - Electoral Register - Peacock Inn, Gomersal. Occupants recorded at William Ewart & Elizabeth Stead.

3 Mar 1930 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from William Ewart Stead to Joseph Clark.

7 Oct 1935 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Joseph Clark to Charles Wright.

29 Sep 1939 - 1939 Register - Peacock Inn, Bradford Road. Occupant is Charles Wright who is shown as a motor engineer.