The Talbot

Located at New Street, Rawfolds and was known locally as "The Fat Pot." The name Fat Pot seems to originate from the time when George Walker was landlord in the early 1900s. He would have a bowl of dripping on the table, along with a loaf of bread, so that customers could make themselves a free sandwich.

The Compensation Authority refused to renew it's licence in 1923, so presumably that is when it ceased being a public house.

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 John Turner of the Talbot Hotel, Rawfolds was granted without any objection.

29 Sep 1871 - To Let - The Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. Apply to H. Kilner on the premises or Messrs Hirst of Low House Brewery near Bradford.

5 Nov 1888 - Licence transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From Charles Fairburn to John De Baughn.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Talbot Hotel, New Street, Rawfolds. Landlord recorded as William J De Baughn and family.

7 Nov 1898 - Licence transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From John De Baughn to Henry Batley.

3 Jul 1899 - Licence transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From Henry Batley to Sam Haley.

28 Sep 1900 - Court Case - Sam Haley convicted for allowing gaming on hs premises. Fined 20s with costs.

7 Jan 1901 - Licence transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From Sam Haley to George Walker.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Talbot Inn, New Street, Rawfolds. Landlord recorded as George Walker and family.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. Landlord recorded as George Walker, wife Esther and family.

12 Oct 1911 - Licence Transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From George Walker to Esther Walker.

12 May 1916 - Court Case - Landlord of the Talbot charged with permitting gaming. Fined £5 or 1 month in prison.

9 Jun 1916 - Court Case - Landlord charged with breaching an order of the Central Control Board dated 11 Nov 1915 and also for permitting consumption during prohibited hours. Fined £20 or 2 months in prison.

2 Oct 1916 - Licence Transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From Esther Walker to Leonard Stead.

18 Feb 1921 - Court Case - Landlord of the Talbot was charged with supplying during during prohibited hours and also with attempting to bribe a Police Constable. Fined 40s and £5 or 28 days in prison.

7 Mar 1921 - Licence Renewal - Refused on the grounds that the house was a disorderly house (granted on appeal 4 Apr 1921).

19 Jun 1921 - Census entry - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds (6 rooms)
Leonard STEAD  Head  M  38y 3m, Spen, Gomersal, Publican, Thos Ramsden, Halifax, At home
Ruth STEAD  Wife  M  40y 9m, New Works, Low Moor
Jessie STEAD  Dau  8y, Howard Park, Cleckheaton, School whole time
Kathleen STEAD  Dau  3y, Talbot Inn, Rawfolds
Rose Hannah CLEGG  Visitor  Wid  65y, Low Moor
Emma CLEGG  Visitor  U  34y 3m, Low Moor, Draper's assistant, Wm Whiteley drapers, Bradford

4 Dec 1922 - Licence Transfer - Talbot Inn, Rawfolds. From Leonard Stead to Edmund Harris Wood (later has the Bull's Head, Gomersal).

1923 - Electoral Register - 7 New Street. Premises not named but other records suggest it was here. Occupants recorded as Edmund Harris Wood & Ethel Wood.

5 Feb 1923 - Licence Renewal - Renewal was referred to the Compensation Authority.

28 May 1923 - Compensation Authority - It was decided to refuse the renewal of the licence.