Coddington Pub Landlords (Timeline) – Coddington (Notts) History Group

There is documentary evidence of beer selling in Coddington going back to a reference to ale selling in the court records; in 1654 Goodwin FOREMAN and William CROSLY, common brewers at Coddington, were fined 4d for “not selling their ayle according to ye statute“. Unfortunately, the inn or house is not recorded in either case.

Late 18th Century Inns in Coddington

The earliest reference to named inns in Coddington is 1786 where Richard POYNTELL’s occupation is recorded as ‘victualler” – along with wife, Jane and son, Thomas (see DD/H/6/1 at Nottinghamshire Archives). There follows a newspaper death notice: “Wednesday the 6th instant, aged 31, Mr Richard POYNTELL some years ago a butcher of Newark but lately master of the Bell public house, generally known by the name Catch-em-inn, in Coddington“. – Lincoln, Rutland,and Stamford Mercury Friday, 15 Sep 1786.

In 1797 there are a series of assignments, mortgage transactions etc including a specific reference to the “Public House known by the sign of the Rose and Crown” being described as “late in the occupation of John BIRKETT“. There is also inference before this that Thomas WAITE held the property as “victualler or “servingman” and, following his death on 12th Dec 1788, it’s not clear if his widow, Anne WAITE (née DAWS), kept the pub before marrying John BIRKETT on 13th January 1794. William CARBY (the younger) took possession in 1797, closing the Rose and Crown Public House and subsequently building a cottage on the site.

The Stamford Mercury of 13th Oct 1815 carried an advert announcing “To be Sold by Private Contract, All that old-established & well-accustomed Freehold Public-House, the Carpenter’s Arms, in Coddington“. It described the property as also consisting of a “Stable, Outbuildings and Appertenances” and in the occupation of (presumably) tenant publican, Benjamin JOHNSON “who is under notice to quit at Old Lady-day next“.

Although there is currently no direct reference to the Plough Inn (until 1805) it is likely that in the run-up to the turn of the 18th/19th century there were four Coddington Pubs; Bluebell (Catch em Inn), Rose and Crown, Carpenter’s Armsand Plough Inn, although the Carpenter’s Arms and the Rose and Crown both seem to have closed around this time.

19/20th Century Coddington Pubs and Landlords

References to the various Coddington pubs and publicans, landlords, victuallers, beersellers etc. from the 19th century onwards provide the following timeline:

Pubs and Inns	Year / References
	1800
Plough Inn	Advertised property sale John HARWOOD) [at the Plough], Coddington will show the premises” – Stamford Mercury 14 Nov 1800
	1805
Plough Inn	Advertised property sale at the Plough Coddington (John HARWOOD) – Stamford Mercury 18 Oct 1805
	1812
Plough Inn	Advert for auction at the Plough Coddington – Nottingham Journal 7 Nov 1812 Marriage notice appears – Mr RENSHAW & Mrs Rosamund HARWOOD of the Plough at Coddington – Stamford Mercury 19 Jun 1812
	1814
Plough Inn	death notice Mrs [Rosamund] RENSHAW “of the Plough, Coddington” – Stamford Mercury 16 Dec 1814
	1820
Plough Inn	Advert for sale of property [of the late Elizabeth BIRKETT] to be held at the Plough, Coddington (Thomas SLIGHT, landlord) – Stamford Mercury 7 Jan 1820
	1826
Plough Inn	Advert for timber auction “at the house of Mr. [Thomas] SLIGHT, the Plough, Coddington” – Stamford Mercury 21 Jul 1826
	1828
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Reference to Thomas GOSS “at the sign of the Bluebell, Coddington” – Stamford Mercury – 7 Mar 1828
	1831
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	“On the 24th ult., at Coddington, John only son of Mr. Matthew HUDSON, farmer and gardener, of Northgate, Newark, to Marianne youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thos. GOSS, of the Blue Bell inn, Coddington” – Stamford Mercury 4 Nov 1831
	1832
Plough Inn	Advert for property auction “at house of Mr [Oliver] BARFOOT at the Plough, Coddington” – Stamford Mercury 17 Feb 1832
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Advert – sale of Bluebell Inn in Coddington – Stamford Mercury 4 May 1832 Notice re “Thomas GOSS’s Affairs” refers to the estate of Thomas GOSS, Limeburner and Victualler – Stamford Mercury 1 Jun 1832
	1833
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	A report about an unusually large honey harvest quotes “Mr. James MARSHALL, the jovial landlord of the Bell, commonly called Catch’em Inn, in the parish of Coddington, near Newark” – Nottingham Review and General Advertiser for the Midland Counties 19 Jul 1833
	1836
Red Lion	Death notice – Elizabeth BLACKBURNE of the Red Lion Inn, Coddington – Nottingham Review & General Advertiser 25 Nov 1836
	1841 census
Plough Inn	John PORTASS
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	George COE
Red Lion	William BLACKBURN
	1845
Plough Inn	Report of court case involving Peter SMALLEY, publican of Coddington – Stamford Mercury 11 Jul 1845
	1849
Plough Inn	Post Office Directory includes P SMALLEY – Plough Inn
	1850
Red Lion	Alehouse Licence at Coddington – Ann BLACKBOURNE – Nottingham Review & General Advertiser 13 Sep 1850
	1851 census
Plough Inn	John Cooper BIRKETT Innkeeper Wife, Ann
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Thomas GOSS Victualler and Limeburner Wife, Elizabeth
Red Lion	Ann BLACKBURN Publican, Grocer and Limeburner
	1852
Plough Inn	Reference to [John Cooper] BIRKETT hosting catering at the Plough, Coddington – Notts Guardian 27 May 1852
	1855
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Report of fine for Joseph SMITH (landlord of Catch’em Inn) of Coddington – Nottingham Journal 9 Nov 1855
	1856
Plough Inn	County Licencing Meeting: Plough (John BIRKETT) of Coddington – Notts Guardian 4 Sep 1856
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Report of Joseph SMITH fined 6d for keeping house open on a Sunday – Notts Guardian 7 Feb 1856 Coddington Blue Bell Inn licencing report (John BLACK) – Notts Guardian 20 Nov 1856
Red Lion	County Licencing Meeting: Red Lion (Ann BLACKBURN) of Coddington – Notts Guardian 4 Sep 1856
	1857
Red Lion	Report on court case of John MASDIN of Coddington including Ann BLACKBURN of the Red Lion – Notts Guardian – 7 May 1857
	1858
Plough Inn	Advert – the Plough Inn, Coddington to be Let (John Cooper BIRKETT vacating) – Stamford Mercury 30 Mar 1858
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Report of incident involving George BLACK, son of Mr. [John] BLACK, landlord at Catch’em Inn Coddington – Notts Guardian – 11 Feb 1858
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	George BOOTH – Keeper of Beerhouse – Report of affray at The Globe, Coddington – Nottingham Journal – 26 Nov 1858
	1860
Plough Inn	Advert: “To be LET – All that old-established and well-accustomed PUBLIC-HOUSE, called the Plough, situate in the centre of the village of Coddington, near Newark, occupied by Mr. John [Cooper] BIRKETT: together with a commodious Club-room and convenient Stabling and Out-buildings. Also productive Orchard and Garden, and a quantity of Grass Land, altogether containing nearly 3 acres. – Possession at Lady-day next. Apply to Mr. YOUNG, Coddington, Newark.” Stamford Mercury 30 Mar 1860
	1861 census
Plough Inn	Fowler TANSLEY Publican [and wife, Eliz]
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	John BLACK Innkeeper [widr]
Red Lion	Edward CHAPMAN Inn-Keeper [and wife, Eleanor]
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Gervas FOOTITT Publican and farmer of 20 acres [and wife, Eliza]
	1866
Plough Inn	death notice: “At Coddington, on the 16th inst., Mr. Fowler TANSLEY, publican, aged 67.” Stamford Mercury 25 May 1866
	1871 census
Plough Inn	Thomas INGRAM (30) Publican [and wife, Mary]
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	John BLACK (65) Publican [widr]
Red Lion	William TAYLOR (75) Publican [and wife, Mary]
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Gervas FOOTITT (43) Publican [and wife, Eliza]
	1873
Plough Inn	Notice of licence extension of hours (an hour per eveningon 12th, 13th & 14th) Thomas INGRAM of Coddington (next week being the village feast) – Newark Herald 8 Nov 1873
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Notice of licence extension of hours (an hour per eveningon 12th, 13th & 14th John TAYLOR of Coddington (next week being the village feast) – Newark Herald 8 Nov 1873
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Notice of pub transfer (The Globe, Coddington) transferred to [Gervas FOOTITT’s] widow, Eliza FOOTITT who is owner and occupier – Newark Herald – 13 Dec 1873
	1874
Plough Inn	Notice of application for licence extension of two hours Thomas INGRAM of the Plough Inn, Coddington (this week being the village feast) – Nottingham Journal 12 Nov 1874
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	Notice of application for licence extension of two hours John TAYLOR of the Red Lion, Coddington (this week being the village feast) – Nottingham Journal 12 Nov 1874
	1875
Plough Inn	Notice of application for licence extension ofan hour per evening MrINGRAM of Coddington for the Newark May Fair and Club Feast refused – Newark Herald – 15 May 1875
	1876 Post Office Directory entries
Plough Inn	Thomas INGRAM: the Plough
Blue Bell Inn aka Catch ’em Inn	John BLACK: Bluebell Inn
Red Lion	Thomas JOHNSON: Red Lion
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Globe Tavern is missing from the directory
	1882
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Report of Coddington Pig Club meeting at The Globe, Coddington, George BOOTH landlord – Newark Herald – 14 Oct 1882
	1883
Red Lion	Report of landlord charged – Thos JOHNSON, Red Lion – Coddington – Newark Herald – 24 Nov 1883
	1890
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Report of Coddington Pig Club meeting and annual dinner held at the Globe – Newark Herald – 24 May 1890
	1891 census
Plough Inn	Mary Ingram Publican and farmer [wid]
Red Lion	Samuel PARKES Innkeeper, Grocer and Farmer [and Emily]
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	George BOOTH Innkeeper and grocer [and Elizabeth]
	1892
Plough Inn	Newark County Police report – Mary INGRAM innkeeper of Coddington summoned for selling adulterated whiskey “The analysis showed 7 parts of added water” Fined 20s. and costs – Stamford Mercury 30 Sep 1892
Red Lion	Newark County Police report – Samuel PARKES innkeeper of Coddington summoned for selling adulterated whiskey “The public analyist’s report stated that the whiskey contained 100 parts of whiskey of the lowest strength allowed by the law and 11 parts of added water” – PARKES disputed the report and the case was adjourned – Stamford Mercury 30 Sep 1892
	1892 Cook’s Directory entries for Coddington
Plough Inn	Mrs INGRAM Plough Inn
Red Lion	S PARKES Red Lion
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	G BOOTH Beer retailer and Grocer
	1901 census
Plough Inn	Mary INGRAM Pub Innkeeper [wid]
Red Lion	Samuel PARKES Farmer [and Emily] (likely mis-recorded on the census return as at “The Plough” rather than the “Red Lion”)
	1911 census
Plough Inn	Mary INGRAM (76) Pub Innkeeper [wid]
Red Lion	Samuel PARKES Innkeeper and Farmer [and Emily]
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Joseph Richard YOUNG Malster [and Alice]
	1912
Plough Inn	Report on death of Roland INGRAM, son of Mary INGRAM. Extract reads “The deceased, who was 41 years of age, was the second son of Mrs INGRAM, of the “Plough”, which hostelry she has occupied for almost 40 years, and is just on the point of retiring.” – Newark Herald 14 Sep 1912
	1913
Plough Inn	Edward YOUNG Licencee [owner quoted as “Mrs Young, mother of licencee”]. Report about landlord charged with permitting drunkenness. “Sheriff’s Officer from Nottingham – incident at the Plough Coddington” – Nottm Evening Post 19 Mar 1913 Bankruptcy proceedings – Edward YOUNG, innkeeper “lately of the Plough Inn, Coddington”. Nottingham Daily Express 14 Jun 1913 The turmoil bought about by Edward YOUNG’s tenure at the Plough coinsided with the license review at The Globe Tavern beerhouse where the Licensing Sessions, in connection with the Newark County Division [held at the Appletongate Court, when the magistrates present were Capt. W. COAPE OATES (presiding), and Mr. W. F. E. DENISON. – May 1913], along with the pressure of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 [in which licensed premises were reviewed as to whether they were surplus to requirements] all added to a desision for a refusal of the license and the closure of the Globe. Following this was a switch for Benjamin GREEN foregoing the Globe and taking up the license of the Plough Inn.
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	The turmoil bought about by Edward YOUNG’s tenure at the Plough coinsided with the license review at The Globe Tavern beerhouse where the Licensing Sessions, in connection with the Newark County Division [held at the Appletongate Court, when the magistrates present were Capt. W. COAPE OATES (presiding), and Mr. W. F. E. DENISON. – May 1913], along with the pressure of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 [in which licensed premises were reviewed as to whether they were surplus to requirements] all added to a desision for a refusal of the license and the closure of the Globe. Following this was a switch for Benjamin GREEN foregoing the Globe and taking up the license of the Plough Inn.
	1916
Plough Inn	Kelly’s Trade Directory reference to Benjamin GREEN of the Plough
Red Lion	Kelly’s Trade Directory reference to Samuel PARKES of the Red Lion
	1919
Plough Inn	Report of licensee Benjamin GREEN of the Plough, Coddington being fined for supplying a bottle of stout to be consumed off the premises – Nottm Evening Post 29 Jan 1919
Globe Tavern aka Old Globe Tavern	Advert for the sale [Lot 5] of Coddington property including one “on the East side of the main street in Coddington village formally known as the Old Globe Tavern (tenant INGRAM)” – Newark Herald 8 Feb 1919
	1920
Plough Inn	Advert including sale of “a public-house, known as The Plough Inn, Baker’s Shop, and dwelling houses, 13 cottages, Timber Yard in Coddington” Nottingham Journal & Express 18 Sep 1920
	1923
Plough Inn	Report about appearance before Newark (County) Bench by Benjamin GREEN, licensee of the Plough Inn, Coddington, charged with “causing unnecessary suffering to a cat”. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer 26 Jul 1923
	1927
Plough Inn	Benjamin GREEN’s funeral is reported in the Newark Herald 26 Feb 1927 – extract: “The death took place of Mr. Benjamin GREEN on Saturday after a week’s illness, at the age of 56 years. Deceased was highly respected and will be missed by many of the villagers. He came from Stubton to Coddington, taking over the Globe Inn. On the Globe being closed, he became landlord of the Plough Inn, but retired from that a few years ago, and started a bus service. He was left a widower in April 1925. …..”
	1928
Plough Inn	Advert for “Sale of Old-Established Full-Licensed Country Inn….” LOT 1. The Valuable Fully-Licensed PUBLIC-HOUSE, known by the sign of “THE PLOUGH INN” together with the Stables, Outbuildings, Garden and Grass Paddock, situate in the centre of the village, and fronting the main road from Newark to Sleaford containing an area of about 1 Acre 2 Roods 32 perches, now leased to Messrs. James Hole and Co., Ltd., Newark [Newark Brewery]. whose lease expires at April 6th, 1928. This Lease may be inspected at the offices of the Vendor’s Solicitors at any time previous to the day of the sale. The House is licensed for SEVEN DAYS for the sale of Beer, Wines and Spirits, and the tenant has a Petrol License. The accommodation comprises Entrance, Billiard Room, Serving Bar, Tap Room, large Kitchen, Pantry, Beer Cellar, 3 Bedrooms, Storeroom, and Lavatory. The Outbuildings consist of Storeroom, and two Loose Boxes, with large Clubroom over, pig place and petrol store. There is a good accommodation Grass Paddock and productive Garden at the rear of the buildings. The House, which is well situated, enjoys a good country beer and spirit sale, with a summer catering trade, and is capable of further development. Newark water is laid on. This Lot was formerly Copyhold of the Manor of Newark, and is offered for sale subject to the Manorial Incidents affecting it. The boarded shed and timber pig places are not included in the sale, and the property is sold subject to the Purchaser taking over from the Lessees at a valuation made in the usual way, in accordance with the terms of the Lease. Newark Advertiser 25 Jan 1928
	1930
Plough Inn	There is a single reference to Charles Frederick SELLARS being at the Plough (claiming dog licence exemption – Newark Herald 12 Apr 1930)
	1931
Plough Inn	Arthur HENTON becomes landlord. [Extract from the Obituary for Arthur HENTON (64): “He was a member of an old Coddington family and only left the village eight weeks ago after retiring from the Plough Inn where he had been landlord for 18 years.” Newark Advertiser 14 Sep 1949]
	1935
Plough Inn	Report on the Plough Inn’s landlord’s Silver Wedding anniversary: Arthur HENTON [and wife, Clara] – Newark Herald 17 Aug 1935
	1936
Red Lion	Advert for “Garner’s Sack Hire” mentions Mr WS PARKES of “The Red Lion, Inn Coddington”. Newark Advertiser 9 Sep 1936
	1937
Red Lion	Report of birthday celebrations: A pleasant surprise awaited the customers of Mr. S. PARKES, of the Red Lion Inn, Coddington, on Friday. Mr PARKES has held the licence for fifty years, and is no doubt one of the oldest licence holders in Notts. He was born on May 21st, 1862. To celebrate his 75th birthday he entertained all his customers to a drink of Coronation ale, which was brewed for the Coronation of the late King George V, and which he has had in stock over 27 years. There was also wine for the ladies, which was brewed over fifty years ago. Mrs. PARKES had also provided a cake for the occasion. The customers, after partaking of Mr. PARKES’ hospitality, vied with each other to return the compliment. The difficulty was overcome by a proposal of Mr. S. SIMPSON that each person present should throw a dart, the lowest scorer to be the honoured person. Mr. G. WALSTER, of Coddington, was the ”lucky one”. The Newark Advertiser – 26 May 1937
	1939 Register
Plough Inn	Entry on 1939 Register: Arthur HENTON Public House Keeper [and Clara]
Red Lion	Entry on 1939 Register: Samuel PARKES Farmer and Publican [and Rebecca]
	1945
Red Lion	Marriage announcement between Reginald Arthur (youngest son of Mr & Mrs S.N. SIMPSON, Red Lion, Coddington to Jessie SANDERS [of Ruddington] – Newark Advertiser 25 Jul 1945
	1949
Plough Inn	Extract from the Obituary for Arthur HENTON (64): “He was a member of an old Coddington family and only left the village eight weeks ago after retiring from the Plough Inn where he had been landlord for 18 years.” Newark Advertiser 14 Sep 1949
	1951
Plough Inn	News article about The Newark Motor Cycle and Light Car Club being formed at the Plough Inn Coddington – Newark Advertiser 7 Mar 1951. Application for extension to beer license by “W.A. PETHIG of the Plough, Coddington” for The Newark Motor Cycle and Light Car Club dance in the Castle Ballroom – Newark Advertiser 10 Oct 1951
	1954
Plough Inn	In a report on the Coddington Darts Cup at The Plough Coddington Mrs H PETHWICK (sic), “wife of the licensee” – Newark Advertiser 31 Mar 1954.
	1955
Plough Inn	Report in the Newark Advertiser 24 Aug 1955: “Secretary Wanted” – W.A. PETHIG of the Plough, Coddington is retiring secretary of the Holes Darts League.
	1957
Red Lion	Red Lion included in “Coddington No. 4. Clearance Order 1957” – Newark Advertiser 31 Jul 1957
	1965
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Reference in Planning Appeal to Mr Edmund ALLEN of Dice House Country Club, Coddington – The Birmingham Post 13 May 1965
	1968
Plough Inn	Pete & Sue PROFFIT quoted as running the Plough Inn Coddington – Stamford Mercury 29 Nov 1968
	1984
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Advert for The Inn on the Green, Steak House, Coddington – Nottm Evening Post 1 Mar 1984
	1988
Plough Inn	News of a domino knockout tournament arranged at The Plough by David & Barbara CALVERT – Coddington Community News Apr 1988
	1989
Plough Inn	News of a domino knockout tournament arranged at The Plough by David & Barbara CALVERT – Coddington Community News Apr 1989
	1990
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Report on a charity parachute jump by four staff of the Inn on the Green including manager, Rik FLETCHER – Newark Advertiser 20 Apr 1990 Report of Chef & Brewer awards for Inn on the Green staff – Newark Advertiser 7 Sep 1990
	1991
Plough Inn	“landlord David CALVERT started selling pumpkin seeds to the villagers” – Newark Advertiser 4 Oct 1991
	1992
Plough Inn	Advert for the Plough Inn refers to Joe and Carol [PAWLAK] – Newark Advertiser 6 Mar 1992 Report of charity bike ride from Lincoln to Coddington where riders from Coddington and Barnby received “transport to Lincoln provided by Mr. Joe PAWLAK, landlord of the Plough Inn at Coddington.“ – Newark Advertiser 9 Oct 1992
	1993
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Advert for Inn on the Green quotes “John & Trudi” – Newark Advertiser 9 Jul 1993
	1996
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Introduction of Tom and Pauline as new managers of the Hungry Horse/Inn on the Green – Coddington Community News Dec 1996
	1997
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Promotional request for “pub testers” at the Inn on the Green after refurbishment and introduction of new Hungry Horse menu organised by landlord couple Richard and Sarah MOSS – Newark Advertiser 12 Dec 1997
	1999
Inn on the Green (formerly Dice House Country Club)	Charity sponsorship scheme [£1 donation for each fish & chip meal purchase] organised by Inn on the Green (Hungry Horse) joint managers, John HAYWOOD and Joanne WASS – Newark Advertiser 16 Apr 1999