Shoulder of Mutton

Located on the main Oxford Road through Gomersal, which was once known as Holme Lane Road or the Heckmondwike Trust (turnpike).

9 Oct 1801 - Property Auction - Held at the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, the house of John Rhodes.

1822 - Baines Trade Directory - Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal. Landlord recorded as Thomas Thornton, who was also a butcher.

17 Nov 1826 - Newspaper Article - A meeting of turnpike trustees held at the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, the house of Thomas Thornton.

8 Sep 1830 - Newspaper Article - A meeting of turnpike trustees held at the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, the house of Thomas Thornton.

28 Jan 1839 - Newspaper Article - A meeting of turnpike trustees held at the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, the house of Thomas Thornton.

8 Sep 1840 - Newspaper Article - A road running race was held at the Shoulder of Mutton, the house of Joseph Wrigglesworth.

6 Jun 1841 - Census entry - Silver Street, Gomersal. Premises not named, but evidence suggests it was here.
Joseph WIGGLESWORTH  30  Innkeeper (all born in Yorkshire)
Hannah WIGGLESWORTH  30
John WIGGLESWORTH  6
Percy WIGGLESWORTH  5
Frank WIGGLESWORTH  3
Joseph WIGGLESWORTH  6m
Sarah WIGGLESWORTH  8
Sarah MURGATROYD  25

24 Mar 1849 - Lost or Stolen - J. F. Wigglesworth of the Shoulder of Mutton Inn offers an ample reward for the return of grey pony.

30 Mar 1851 - Census entry - Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Gomersal.
John STEEL  Head  M  40  Innkeeper  Knottingley
Lydia STEEL  Wife  M  32  Gomersal
Hannah STEEL  Dau  10  Scholar
William Lang STEEL  Son  8  Scholar
Thomas A STEEL  Son  4
Joseph STEEL  Son  2  Pontefract
Lydia STEEL  Dau  1
Elizabeth MULVANY  Serv  U  18  House servant  Dublin
(NB - Lydia is the daughter of Joseph Lang who was landlord of the White Horse)

16 Feb 1853 - Newspaper Article - A meeting of turnpike trustees held at the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, the house of John Steel.

16 Jun 1854 - Death Notice - John Steel, aged 44, of the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Gomersal.

6 Jan 1855 - Newspaper Article - The Grand United Order of Oddfellows (Lodge No. 111) celebrated their 30th anniversary at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, the house of Mrs Steel. The report says that the brethren "enjoyed themselves right merrily"!!

7 Jul 1856 - Licence Transfer - Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal. Lydia Steel to John Scott.

1857 - Kelly's Post Office Directory lists Mrs Lydia Steel at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn.

7 Apr 1861 - Census - Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Holme Lane. Landlord recorded as John Scott and wife Ann. John was also a butcher.

31 Mar 1868 - Court Case - John Scott of the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal, was convicted of keeping his house open during prohibited hours. It had been the Gomersal Feast and he had 160 guests in various rooms during Sunday closing time. He was fined 40s with costs.

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 Henry Smith of the Shoulder of Mutton 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 - Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Town Street. Landlord recorded as Thomas Archer, wife Lydia & family. (Lydia being the widow Boden who had previously kept the Peacock Inn) 

6 Mar 1876 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Thomas Archer to Lydia Archer.

25 Oct 1879 - Court Case - Lydia Archer, landlady of the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, was charged with keeping a lurry without a licence. Fined £5.

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Oxford Road, Gomersal. Although not named, other records suggest it was here. Landlady recorded as the widow Lydia Archer.

27 Mar 1883 - Newspaper Article - The Gomersal Columbarium Society held it's first pigeon and poultry show at the Shoulder Of Mutton with 220 entries from around the county. 

12 Dec 1887 - Court Case - Lydia Archer was convicted for allowing drunkenness at her premises on 4 Dec. She was fined £2 with costs.

2 Jul 1888 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Lydia Archer to Fred Hartley.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Oxford Road, Gomersal. Although not named, other records suggest it was here. Landlord is Fred Hartley and his family.

17 Aug 1891 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Fred Hartley to Sam Pickles.

16 Nov 1891 - Death Notice - Samuel Pickles of the Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal.

4 Jan 1892 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Sam Pickles to John Smith.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Oxford Road. Landlord is John Smith and family.

19 Aug 1901 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from John Smith to Ralph Craven.

7 Dec 1903 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Ralph Craven to Charles Joseph Calam.

1 Aug 1904 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Charles Joseph Calam to Fanny Poskett.

1 Oct 1906 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Fanny Poskett to Francis Wilby.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Shoulder of Mutton, Gomersal. Landlord recorded as Francis Wilby & family.

7 Jun 1920 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Francis Wilby to Ada Wilby.

19 Jun 1921 - Census entry - Address missing (9 rooms). Page badly damaged but evidence suggests it was here
Ada WILBY  Head  Wid  51y 5m, Ossett, Publican
Norman WILBY  Son  U  29y 2m, Ossett, Bar man
Emily? Constance NEWSOME?  Serv  U  33y 11m, Heaton Park, Lancs, General domestic servant

11 Apr 1927 - Licensing Register - Transfer of licence from Ada Wilby to Norman Wilby.

1940 - Electoral Register - Shoulder of Mutton, Oxford Road. Occupants recorded as Norman & Eva Wilby and Harriett Gregory.

1945 - Electoral Register - Shoulder of Mutton, Oxford Road. Occupants recorded as Eva, Harry & Norman Wilby

16 Oct 1972 - Probate Calendar - Harry Wilby of the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, died 8 Sep 1972 leaving an estate valued at £3412.