Moulders Arms

Located at Regent Street, which was formerly known as Lower George Street and believed this house was closed down in 1909

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. Jeremiah Wharton of the Moulders Arms, Lower George Street, had his licence renewed after being cautioned. He had been previously fined for permitting drunkenness.

2 Apr 1871 - Census entry - Lower George Street. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
Jeremiah WHARTON  Head  M  54  Beer house  Heckmondwike
Ellen WHARTON  Wife  M  52  Cook
Emma WHARTON  Dau  U  20  Blanket weaver
Ruth WHARTON  Dau  U  17  Dressmaker
Ann WHARTON  Dau  U  18  Dressmaker
Robert J WHARTON  Son  9  Scholar

Aug 1872 - Brewery - Acquired by Springwell Brewery.

6 Jan 1873 - Licence Transfer - (premises not named but evidence suggests it was here) From Jeremiah Wharton to Edward Whitworth.

24 May 1875 - Court Case - Edward Whitworth of the Moulders Arms was convicted of permitting drunkenness on his premises. Fined £2 and costs.

17 Apr 1876 - Court Case - Edward Whitworth of the Moulders Arms was convicted of permitting drunkenness on his premises. Fined £2 and costs.

1 May 1876 - Licence Transfer - (premises not named but evidence suggests it was here) From Edward Whitworth to Nehemiah Stocks.

3 Nov 1879 - Licence Transfer - (premises not named but evidence suggests it was here) From Nehemiah Stocks to Reuben Stocks.

1 Nov 1886 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From John Settle Rushworth to John Tidswell.

2 Mar 1888 - Court Case - John Tidswell convicted for having his house open at 4.30am for the sale of intoxicating liquor. Fined £2 and costs.

13 Jul 1888 - Court Case - John Tidswell convicted for having his house open at 11.30pm for the sale of intoxicating liquor. Fined £5 and costs.

7 Jan 1889 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From John Tidswell to William Henry Thickett.

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

29 Nov 1889 - Court Case - William Henry Thickett convicted of allowing drunkenness on his premises. Fined £3 and costs.

6 Jul 1891 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From William Henry Thickett to Nehemiah Stocks.

2 Nov 1896 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From Nehemiah Stocks to Mary Stocks.

6 Nov 1899 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From Mary Stocks to Joe Schofield.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Moulder's Arms, 33 Regent Street. Landlord recorded as Joe Schofield and family.

6 Aug 1906 - Licence Transfer - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - From Joe Schofield to James Edward Jubb.

5 Mar 1909 - Licence Renewal - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - Refused and referred to the Compensation Authority.

14 Jun 1909 - Compensation Authority - Moulders Arms, Regent Street - Renewal of licence refused.