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Anchor Tavern, 69-70 West Orchard

Alternative Addresses:76 West Orchard
Photo West Orchard late c1860s The pub stood in West Orchard, close to the entrance to the 18th century market. Apparently rarely referred to as the Anker Inn, it was adapted from a wine merchant's, and the earliest reference we have found is 1779. In 1876 it was purchased by Matterson, Huxley and Watson, the local ironmongers, for £100, and closed in 1887.

The Anchor was a common sign especially used by landlords who had connections with the sea or who wished to attract seamen as customers.

LICENSEES:

1822 - 1842 Joseph Wilson 1842 - 1843 Henry Mandy 1843 Thomas Smith 1844 - 1848 John Smith 1848 - 1867 William Stringer, carpenter 1867 - 1877 Henry John Pope Pearson 1879 - 1882 William Bickerton (found drowned in Monmouth Aug 1882) 1882 - 1883 Mary Bickerton

OWNERS:

1876 Matterson, Huxley & Watson
Anchor Tavern
Street plan of 1851
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