Stafford Arms

Was a house once owned by Richard Whitaker & Sons and was formerly called the Sportsman, although there doesn't appear to be any evidence to confirm this.

2 Apr 1871 - Census entry - Moor Top, Scholes. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
James BERRY  Head  M  57  Beer house keeper  Huddersfield

Sarah BERRY  Wife  M  55

Mary H BERRY  Dau  U  17  Worsted weaver

Lavinia BERRY  Dau  15  Worsted spinner
Albert BERRY  Son  13  Scholar

3 Apr 1879 - Court Case - James Berry, landlord of the Stafford Arms, was summoned for keeping a bagatelle table without a licence. The case was dismissed on payment of costs on the promise that such a licence was applied for on the next licensing day.

28 Aug 1879 - Court Case - James Berry, of the Stafford Arms, fined for allowing bagatelle playing without a licence (so much for the above promise!!).

3 Apr 1881 - Census - Stafford Arms, Hartshead Moor. Landlord recorded as James Berry.

5 Apr 1891 - Census - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane End. Landlord recorded as James Berry.

31 Mar 1901 - Census - Stafford Arms Inn, Hartshead Moor. Landlord recorded as John Pinder & family.

2 Apr 1911 - Census - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane End. Landlord recorded as Joseph Cawthra, wife Mary Ann and several grown up children

1920 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Joseph & Mary Ann Cawthra.

19 Jun 1921 - Census entry - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane (6 rooms)
Joseph CAWTHRA  Head  M  656y 6m, Halifax, Publican (OA), At home
Mary Ann CAWTHRA  Wife  M  62y 7m, Bradford, House duty
Ada CAWTHRA  GrDau  (MD)  11y 6m, Hightown, School
John CAWTHRA  Son  M  41y 9m, Hightown, Miner, Robert Heath & Low Moor Co., Hartshead No2 Colliery, Clifton
Lucy CAWTHRA  Wife  M  40y 5m, Hightown, House duty
Joseph CAWTHRA  Son  U  18y 11m, Hightown, Miner, Robert Heath & Low Moor Co., Hartshead No2 Colliery, Clifton
Ronald CAWTHRA  GrSon  (BA)  4y 9m, Hightown
Catherine CAWTHRA  GrDau  (BA)  3y 5m, Darton
Freddie CAWTHRA  GrSon  (BA)  1y 4m, Darton

1925 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Rhoden & Ada Aked.

1930 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Sykes & Eleanor Halstead.

1935 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Harry & Edith Almond.

1940 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, 200 Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Frederick William & Evelyn Parkinson and Holmes Feather.

1945 - Electoral Register - Stafford Arms, 200 Scholes Lane. Occupants recorded as Harry & Eva Firth

Oct 1898 - Planning - Mr & Mrs Kay of the Stafford Arms were granted planning permission for a single storey extension to form toilets and an extended lounge.