Lot number 7 in the sale Monday 7th September 1778, of the Brewery
and Public Houses, late in the ownership of Nockold Tompson,
deceased.
It was reported Saturday 23rd February 1839, that on the Friday last, a
horse, being led through a passage in the Anchor, fell through boards and
its rear slipped through to the cellar and the animal continued hanging
there for two hours. By the aid of ropes and pulleys, Veterinary Surgeon
relieved the poor animal from his perilous situation and it was led to its
stable without receiving the slightest injury.
As the GOLDEN ANCHOR 1822
Thomas Betts was summoned Saturday 26th January 1867 for contravening the
Public House Closing Act, by keeping his house open for the sale of beer
between one and four in the morning. The case was dismissed upon the
magistrates hearing that although police officer had heard noises coming
from inside, early in the morning, the doors were locked and he could not
gain access. The Act specifically stated that the house had to be open for a
prosecution to proceed. Betts admitted that there were people inside at the
time, but said that no drinks were drawn after one o'clock. He received a
caution from the magistrates.
S&P records give closure as November 1913.
Licence Registers state licence provisionally refused 12.02.1913 and referred for
Compensation. Closed by Compensation 31.12.1913.
Stood on Surrey street opposite the entrance to the Bus Station.
Became used as an Estate Agents office to 1990's, when demolished.
House No. 127 on 1845 Magistrates list
