Cricketer's Rest

Located at Queen Street, Heckmondwike. Closed down at the end of 1918.

7 Nov 1887 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From Armitage Law to William Mitchell.

7 May 1888 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From William Mitchell to John Brearley.

20 Aug 1888 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From John Brearley to Henry Hirst.

20 Sep 1889 - Court Case - Henry Hirst was convicted of allowing gaming on his premises. Fined 20s and costs.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Queen Street. Although premises not named other evidence suggests it was here. Landlord recorded as Henry Hirst & family.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Cricketer's Rest Hotel, 9 Queen Street. Landlord recorded as Henry Hirst & family.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - 9 Queen Street. Landlord recorded as Henry Hirst & family.

2 Oct 1911 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From Henry Hirst to Harry Hirst.

25 Oct 1912 - Court Case - Landlord convicted of keeping a betting house. Fined £30 and costs.

3 Feb 1913 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From Harry Hirst to John Herbert Dibb.

9 Jun 1913 - Brewster Sessions - Renewal of licence referred to the Compensation Authority who later granted it.

1 Jun 1914 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From John Herbert Dibb to Walter Cartwright.

2 Nov 1917 - Licence Transfer - Cricketer's Rest, Queen Street. From Walter Cartwright to Walter Barker.

12 Jun 1918 - Brewster Sessions - Renewal of licence again referred to Compensation Authority who refused it and compensation was paid.

28 Dec 1918 - House closed as per above entry.