Royal Hotel

Located on High Street just below the junction with Commercial Street. Next door to the Woolpack.

23 Aug 1869 - Brewster Sessions - Annual licence renewals were heard at Dewsbury and granted to Henry Sharpe, Royal Hotel, High Street.

2 Apr 1871 - Census - Royal Hotel, High Street. Beer seller recorded as Henry Sharp & family.

18 Aug 1879 - Licence Transfer - High Street (premises not named). From Henry Sharp to Joshua Walshaw.

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Royal Hotel, High Street. Beer seller recorded as Joshua Walshaw & family.

1 Jul 1889 - Licence Transfer - Royal Hotel, High Street. From Joshua Walshaw to William Jones.

5 apr 1891 - Census - High Street. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here. Publican recorded as William Jones & family.

Aug 1900 - Brewery - Acquired by Joshua Tetley & Son.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - 111 High Street. Premises not named. Landlord recorded as William Jones & family.

4 Nov 1901 - Licence Transfer - Royal Hotel, High Street. From William Jones to George Rhodes.

1948 - Electoral Register - Royal Hotel, 111 High Street. Occupants recorded as Norman C & Annie Wilson.