Brighton Hotel

Located at 99 Brighton Street, Heckmondwike. It is believed the premises were originally a Church mission room (see entries for the Grey Ox)

18 Dec 1875 - Newspaper article - A large and well attended dog show was held at the Brighton Hotel, the house of Oliver Marsden (previously at the Grey Ox).

19 Dec 1877 - Newspaper article - The annual dinner of the National Order of Oddfellows (Staincliffe District) was held at the Brighton Hotel, house of Oliver Marsden.

20 Oct 1879 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From William Clipstone to Henry Lang.

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Brighton Tavern, Brighton Street. Publican recorded as Henry Lang & family.

2 Feb 1889 - Court Case - Landlady of the Brighton Hotel, Martha Ann Lang was convicted of of selling outside of permitted hours. Fined 20s.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Brighton Hotel, Brighton Street. Innkeeper recorded as the widow Martha Ann Lang & her children.

7 Mar 1892 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From Martha Ann Lang to Edward Holdsworth.

3 Jul 1893 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From Edward Holdsworth to John Oldroyd.

Jul 1893 - Brewery - Acquired by Thomas Ramsden & Son.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - 99 Brighton Street. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here. Hotel keeper recorded as John Oldroyd & family.

3 Apr 1905 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From John Oldroyd to Ada Oldroyd.

3 Feb 1908 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From Ada Oldroyd to Harry Hedges.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Brighton Hotel, 99 Brighton Street. Publican recorded as Harry Hedges & family.

19 Jun 1921 - Census entry - 99 Brighton Street, Heckmondwike (5 rooms).
Harry HEDGES  Head  M  68y 1m, Tipton, Staffs, Licence(e), Brighton Hotel, Heckmondwike
Alice HEDGES  Wife  M  42y 0m, Newmilllerdam, Home duties
Norman Cyril HEDGES  Son  U  27y 4m, Motherwell, Butcher, Marriott Duce, wholesale butchers, Leeds Road, Dewsbury

7 Aug 1922 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From Harry Hedges to Albert Wharton

9 Jan 1928 - Licence Transfer - Brighton Hotel. From Albert Wharton to William Atkinson.

29 Sep 1939 - 1939 Register entry - Brighton Hotel, Brighton Street, Heckmondwike
William ATKINSON  b. 19 Jan 1889  M  Licencee
Annie ATKINSON  b. 17 May 1889  M  Unpaid domestic duties
George ATKINSON  b. 17 Apr 1915  U  Engineer's turner
Leslie ATKINSON  b. 4 May 1918  U  Spray painter (woollen...)

1948 - Electoral Register - Brighton Hotel, 99 Brighton Street. Occupants recorded as William, Emma & Leslie Atkinson.

2 Mar 1951 - Planning - Structural alterations to the Brighton Hotel were given the go ahead. The work would include new lavatories for both sexes, to convert two snug rooms into one and to make an open bar.