{"id":45305,"date":"2019-10-09T08:48:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T07:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/launcestonthen.co.uk\/?page_id=45305"},"modified":"2019-10-09T09:00:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T08:00:43","slug":"angel-inn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/launcestonthen.co.uk\/index.php\/the-place\/launcestons-public-houses\/angel-inn\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Inn"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Launceston Arms, 2019.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Until Exeter Street was cut in 1823, the main route east from Launceston was via Work House Lane, the section of modern Dockacre Road from the bottom of Angel Hill passing the old Bridewell (erected 1760) to Prout\u2019s Corner. The Launceston Arms, Stamford House, and Old House, now on Exeter Street, were actually built facing north. Bank House and the Veterinary Surgery were built facing South. Stamford House and Old House being dated from early to mid 18th century, the Launceston Arms at a much earlier date it being known as The Angel Inn in early times.
\nThe Angel Inn was built \u201cwithout the south gate on the south side of the way to Polston Bridge,\u201d and was on a 700-year lease of the borough of Launceston to Thomas Bennet from 29th September, 1585.
\n\u201cMessuage, dwelling-house and premises then for many years last past commonly
\ncalled the Angel, with outhouses, pound house, one stable, courtelages, yards, orchard (formally two) and arbor garden at back of premises, formerly in occupation of Walter Bennett then Henry Hoskin then Philip Welsh, his widow Mary, and Ann Hiern and her tenants, all lying without the south gate of Launceston, on south side of highway leading to Bamham.\u201d
\n\u201cBy subsequent assignments and ultimately assignment by Thomas Eyre, Mary French, *Jean Pier Geiger and wife Ann, to William Dyer, 24 February, 1817.\u201d<\/p>\n

So reads some of the official documents relating to the premises; a further extraction gives even more history of the old hostelry and of Launceston.<\/p>\n

In the above-named documents is a reference to a \u201cletter from Thomas Eyre to John Tyeth of Launceston concerning mortgage of Launceston Arms, 1 May, 1815.\u201d Also in 1815 is included a \u201cDeclaration of Thomas Tinckham concerning Angel Inn and ownership of Mr Kendall, 4th April, 1815.\u201d, and \u201cCopy letter from Thomas Eyre to John Tyeth of Launceston concerning mortgage of Launceston Arms, 1 May 1815.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPower of Attorney. [1] Jean Pierre Geiger of Dessenheim, Upper Rhine, officer on half-pay*, and wife Ann, daughter of Silvester Harris of Launceston, carpenter, deceased, to [2] Thomas Pearse, gent., and William Harvey, banker, both of Launceston.
\n\u201cPremises in Launceston called the Angel, left by Will of Silvester Harris to sister Mary and daughter Ann – – -.\u201d<\/p>\n

From the above, it may be seen the \u2018Angel Inn\u2019 first faced Angel Hill, and appears to have had a name change sometime before \u2018The New Eastern Road,\u2019 now Exeter Street was cut. A street directory of 1823 gives the address of \u2018The Launceston Arms, landlord Wm Dyer, Angel Hill,\u2019 later directories have the address as Exeter Street.<\/p>\n

Included in the above papers are references to a Will and probate of Thomas Shearme of Launceston, wine and spirit merchant, made 1894, proved 1898, and a draft letter from Thomas Shearme to solicitors asking for a new will to be made, n.d., c 1894. Immediately below is a reference to a \u201cWill and probate of Abraham Shepherd of Launceston, gent., 1870. – property in Launceston including \u201cLaunceston Arms\u201d, malthouse, brewery and brewing utensils, also \u201cExeter Inn\u201d.\u201d
\n(Abraham Shepherd was a hatter in Broad Street in 1830, by 1856 he is listed as \u2018maltster, Exeter Road\u2019, with John Shepherd as \u2018brewer.\u2019)
\nIn 1823 the Launceston Arms is described as in Angel Hill, with William Dyer, landlord; in 1851 the address is Exeter Road, landlord Thomas Dunn. In 1878 Launceston Arms, Exeter Street 1897- Prideaux, John Henry. 1910 – 1923 Orchard, Thomas 1938 – 1956 Kneebone, William.<\/p>\n

A fire insurance policy was taken out by William Dyer of Launceston, innkeeper, for dwelling-house and adjoining offices on the new road in Launceston known by the name of the Launceston Arms, 1826, and a further fire insurance policy of William Dyer of Launceston, innkeeper, on 5 dwelling-houses in Angel Hill, and one in New Road, Launceston; also malt house in occupation of D Shilston, maltster, at bottom of Angel Hill, in 1828<\/p>\n

* Jean Pierre was a French prisoner of war of Napoleon\u2019s army, on parole in Launceston, where he married Ann, only daughter of Mr & Mrs Sylvester Harris. Jean was only one of several p.o.ws who married local girls c 1790\u2019s to 1810. He was possibly sent back home c. 1812, but evidently returned \u2013 no trace found of either later.<\/p>\n

55 [b] DD. PP.
\n274 Account of legacy duty on Estate of Silvester Harris, of Launceston.carpets etc. 1817
\n275 Fire Insurance policy of William Dyer of Launceston, innkeeper, of dwelling-house and adjoining offices on the New Road in Launceston, known by the name of the Launceston Arms. 1826.
\n276 Fire insurance policy of William Dyer of Launceston, innkeeper, on five dwelling-houses in Angel Hill, and one in New Road, Launceston; also malt house in the occupation of DS Shelston, maltster, at the bottom of Angel Hill, 1828.
\n277 Expenses for advertisements relating to Angell Hill premises attached to printed notice of sale of the remainder of the 700-year term on Dwelling-houses and gardens at Angel Hill in the occupation of Silvester Harris, Thomas Parsons, Richard Dymond, and Andrew Jope.
\nA 99-year lease of part of Dwelling-house occupied by Silvester Harris, with plot behind dwelling-house on the east and south sides of Angel Hill.
\nPublic Survey to be held at said Dwelling-houses was known by name of Launceston Arms. August, 1800.
\nExtract from a four-page document in CRO, Truro, regarding the Launceston Arms and other nearby premises: – –
\n\u201c- – – premises for the remainder of the said Term of 700 years, chargeable with the principle and interest due on said mortgage ~
\nAnd that the Principle Sum of \u00a3160 – 4 – 9 and Interest was not paid at the day and time in the proviso in the said Indenture of Mortgage contained for payment thereof by means whereof the said Moiety of the said Premises became forfeited and absolute in Law in him the said Philip Welsh his Executor etc for the remainder of the said Term subject to redemption in Equity ~
\nAnd Also that said Henry Hoskyn had contracted and sold to said Philip Welsh the Equity of Redemption of said Moiety of said Premises for the remainder of said Term then to come for the sum of \u00a355 ~
\nIt Is Witnessed that for the Consideration therein mentioned and of the further sum of 10\/- to said Henry Hoskyn and Richard Welsh then paid ~
\nThey the said Henry Hoskyn and Richard Welsh by the direction of said Henry Hoskyn testified etc and each of them:
\nDid grant sell demise release and forever quit-claim unto said Philip Welsh ~
\nAll that the said undivided Moiety or Halfendeale of and in the said Messuages Lands Tenements and Premises called the Angel and all their and each of their Estate etc To Hold unto the said Philip Welsh his Exors admins and assigns –
\nfor and during the remainder of the said Term of 700 years by
\nH Hoskyn and R Welsh
\nand Duly Executed and Attested.
\nJune 1756 – – The said Philip Welsh by his Will of this date after several Devises and bequests thereby made etc not affecting the premises mentioned at the head of this abstract ~
\nGave and bequeathed All the residue of his Estate and Effects unto his Son said Richard Welsh his Exors etc and appointed him sole Exor and Residuary Legatee of his said Will ~
\nJune 1765 – – The said Richard Welsh by his Will of this date after devising as herein devised and disposed of but not affecting the premises mentioned at the head of this abstract ~
\nGave and bequeathed all the residue of his Effects unto his Brother Thomas Welsh and appointed him Sole Executor and residuary legatee of his main Will –<\/p>\n

In 1935 it was announced Launceston would be connected to the National Electricity Grid, the supply being from Fraddon to Scarne Cross, with sub-stations in the town. One of the sub-stations was built on Angel Hill, in front of the old Angel Inn, cutting off access to the now redundant steps which had led to the former front door of that establishment.<\/p>\n

Important Sale of Freehold Licensed Property on the Main Approach to the Town.<\/p>\n

TO THOSE ATTENDING LAUNCESTON MARKET & OTHERS.
\nLAUNCESTON ARMS, EXETER STREET, LAUNCESTON:
\nCOURTNEY D. SARGENT BEGS TO INFORM THOSE ATTENDING LAUNCESTON ON MARKET AND OTHER DAYS, THAT HE HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE OLD-ESTABLISHED HOSTELRY, CARRIED ON FOR SO MANY YEARS BY Mr MILLMAN, AND HOPES, BY PAYING EVERY ATTENTION TO THE COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE OF VISITORS TO MERIT A FAIR SHARE OF SUPPORT
\nORDINERS EVERY MARKET DAY AT 1. GOOD BEDS & STABLING
\nDATED 14 MAY, 1881.<\/p>\n

Launceston Magistrates Courts granted the transfer of the license of the LAUNCESTON ARMS from Mr John Millman to Mr Courtney Doidge Sargent,
\n6th June, 1881.<\/p>\n

Messrs J Kittow and Son have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises, on Thursday 11 February, 1926, at 3 pm., All that Extensive Freehold Property known as THE LAUNCESTON ARMS, now in the occupation of the Plymouth Brewery Company, Ltd., on Lease expiring Lady-day, 1926.
\nThe property is prominently situated in Exeter Street, with a frontage thereto of 148 feet and an approximate depth of 85 feet. It comprises the old-established Fully Licensed Hotel, known as The Launceston Arms, together with Extensive Stabling, Coach Houses, and an enclosed Yard, capable of accommodating a very large number of Carriages and Motor Cars. This Yard affords a most valuable site for the erection of business premises.
\nThe Property abuts on one of the main approaches to the town and enjoys an extensive Market trade, being in close proximity to the Cattle Market.
\nTo visit apply Tuesdays and Fridays, and for all further particulars to:
\nMessrs Peter, Peter & Sons, Solicitors, Westgate.<\/p>\n

Visits: 97<\/p>\n

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