Duke William

Located at 45 Market Place/Street. Closed down in 1923.

19 May 1849 - Newspaper Article - Dewsbury District "Star of Providence" Lodge was opened at the house of Jos. Fox, the Duke William Inn, Heckmondwike.

13 Jun 1850 - Court Case - An action was brought at Dewsbury Court House by Josh. Fox, of the Duke William Inn, Heckmondwike for the recovery of 8s, for ale and refreshments supplied by him to William Hargreaves and assistants, who were engaged in quenching a fire which took place in Heckmondwike last August. Verdict was for the plaintiff.

30 Mar 1851 - Census entry - Wilson's Buildings. Premises not named but this is the only Joseph Fox residing in the correct area of Heckmondwike at this time.
Joseph FOX  Head  M  48  Engine tender  Liversedge
Charlotte FOX  Wife  M  48
Jonas FOX  Son  M  22  Engine tender
Sarah FOX  Dau-in-law  M  22  Leeds
Charlotte FOX  GrDau  1  Heckmondwike

7 Apr 1861 - Census entry - Market Place.
Robert NAYLOR  Head  M  33  Duke William "Beer shop"  Warmfield
Elizabeth NAYLOR  Wife  M  32
Walter NAYLOR  Son  7  Scholar  Mirfield
Emma NAYLOR  Dau  5  Scholar
Louisa NAYLOR  Dau  1
Hannah NAYLOR  Niece  13  General servant

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 Robert Naylor of the Duke William, Market Place was granted without any objection.

2 Apr 1871 - Census entry - King William, Market Place. (NB - the incorrect name of the premises seems to have been added later and is in a different hand)
Robert NAYLOR  Head  M  44  Beer house keeper & joiner  Mirfield
Elizabeth NAYLOR  Wife  M  43  Domestic
Walter NAYLOR  Son  U  17  Plumber etc
Emma NAYLOR  Dau  15  Assisting at home
Louisa NAYLOR  Dau  11  Scholar
Ann NAYLOR  Dau  8  Scholar  Heckmondwike
Fred NAYLOR  Son  5  At home
Hannah NAYLOR  Dau  2  At home
Elizabeth NAYLOR  Dau  1m

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Duke William Inn, Market Place. Publican is Robert Naylor & family.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Market Street. Premises not named but other evidence suggests it was here. Innkeeper is Robert Naylor & family.

1 Mar 1897 - Licence Transfer - Duke William Inn, Market Street. From Robert Naylor to Elizabeth Ann Naylor.

29 Mar 1897 - Probate Calendar - Robert Naylor of the Duke William, Heckmondwike, died 6 Feb 1897 and left an estate valued at £1471 5s 3d.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Duke William Inn, 45 Market Place. Innkeeper recorded as Elizabeth A Naylor (73 yrs).

2 Apr 1903 - Licence Transfer - Duke William Inn, Market Street. From Elizabeth Ann Naylor to Ernest Wharton (previously at the Foresters Arms, Hightown & the New Inn, Roberttown).

3 Mar 1906 - National Probate Calendar - Ernest Wharton of the Duke William Inn, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire died 1 Feb 1906. Administration London 3 Mar to Louisa Wharton, widow. Effects £575 17s 8d.

2 Apr 1906 - Licence Transfer - Duke William Inn, Market Street. From Ernest Wharton to Louisa Wharton.

7 Feb 1910 - Licence Transfer - Duke William Inn, Market Street. From Louisa Wharton to Walter Barker.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Duke William Inn, 45 Market Street. Beer seller recorded as Walter Barker & family.

1 Oct 1917 - Licence Transfer - Duke William Inn, Market Street. From Walter Barker to Harry Hanson.

May 1920 - Brewery - Acquired by Springwell Brewery.

19 Jun 1921 - Census entry - 45 Market Street, Heckmondwike (4 rooms). Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
Harry HANSON  Head  M  45y 3m, Wombwell, Licensed victualler (OA), at home
Myra HANSON  Wife  M  45y 5m, Royston, House duties, at home
Harry HANSON  Son  2y 6m, Heckmondwike
Fanny GREENFIELD  Dau  M  23y 6m, Royston, House duties, at home
William HANSON  Brother  Wid  47y 7m, Wombwell, Brick cleaner, Messrs. Hird (Tar & Fuel), Dymond Works, Liversedge

5 Feb 1923 - Licence Renewal - Referred to the Compensation Authority.

28 May 1923 - Licence renewal refused by the Compensation Authority, compensation paid and house closed.