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Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« on: Sunday 04 November 07 09:45 GMT (UK) »
Hello

I am researching my Markham family history and would like to know about a pub called The Kings Head in Caistor (see newspaper article below).  A relative of mine, Philip Markham, was killed in a fight in this establishmnet in January 1855.  Is the pub still standing?  Does anyone have any historical details on the pub?  In particular looking for a feel for what sort fo place it would have been in 1855 and any photos.

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Darren

LINCOLNSHIRE CHRONICLE
January 12th 1855
CAISTOR - On Saturday night, the 6th inst., Philip Markham and William Brumpton of
Grasby with several others were drinking together at the house of William Hartley, The Kings Head, Caistor, where Markham and Brumpton quarrelled and went in to the yard to fight when it appears Brumpton struck Markham a blow upon the head and Markham fell down and almost immediately expired. An Inquest was held over the body at the 8th inst. before Mr G Marris, coroner, when a verdict of Manslaughter was returned and William Brumpton was fully committed to take his trial at the next Assizes.
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Re: Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 04 November 07 09:56 GMT (UK) »
It seems as if the place is still there - but now a wine bar. http://www.caistor.free-online.co.uk/caistorwalkabout.htm

I wonder if this is the place - do you have an address?
http://www.mylocalservices.co.uk/Lincolnshire/Wine_Bars/924085/Caistor_Wine_Bar.html
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Re: Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« Reply #2 on: Monday 24 December 07 14:06 GMT (UK) »
The Kings Head did become the wine bar in South St Caistor for a few years, but has now reverted to being the Kings Head again. I am trying to find out a bit more for you in some local books, but will have to get back after the festive season!
Happy Christmas, Vivien.
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Re: Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 30 December 07 10:59 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks Geo and Vivien (and Merry Xmas!).

Vivien - I'd love to know whatever else you can find out...I know nothing about the pub (past or present).

Best regards
Darren
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Re: Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 02 January 08 20:11 GMT (UK) »
Hi Darren,

I am still on the case! ...but I am going via my brother who  lives in Caistor and has access to a lot of local knowledge; he is going to look up any references to the Kings Head in his lot of local books as well as speak to some older members of the community. Meanwhile have you seen the website of Curious Fox who has someone looking up what seems to be the same family (of course that could be you!) and a Caistor Community History group on there that seems to need a challenge! Just a thought. Let you know when my brother finally surfaces with some information. If nothing else comes of this I can always take a current photo of the Kings Head if you wish, as I am up there to visit in March.

Vivien.
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Re: Fight in The Kings Head pub in Caistor
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 09 January 08 11:02 GMT (UK) »
I have received a couple of pages of details re The Kings Head, one being a  list of owners, and one a list of landlords if you are interested in those. No old photograph has yet emerged, but current ones are being taken for you.

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« Reply #6 on: Thursday 10 January 08 06:24 GMT (UK) »
MANY MANY thanks for your help Vivien.  I have emailed directly to your Hotmail address.

darren
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