Public House 6 Watson's Lane, Greenock

[Kevin Malley]

Hi,

Discovered my GG Grandad Michael Bresland of Frosses, Donegal. Owned a property (approx 1880-1914) in 6 Watson's Lane and is described as a Wine & Spirit Merchant. Wondered if anyone knew anything more about this property? Was it a pub/hotel/shop all of these.

[raonull4]

hi
McAulay's Bar was no 6
had afew beers there

[Kevin Malley]

Cool, so it was probably a pub then. Hope it was a decent pint 
I have no reason to believe it stayed in family after his death so it must of ended up being owned by the Mcauleys I assume. Is this street "Watson's Lane" demolished?

[raonull4]

yes watson's lane has gone,
last owner  of McAulay's i remember
was Arthur Donnachie a welterweight boxer

[raonull4]

only photo i can find

[Kevin Malley]

Nice one thanks

[GR2]

On 8th April 1902, the Greenock Telegraph reported on the licensing court held that day:

Captain Angus stated there was objection
taken to a renewal to Michael Bresland, 6
Watson's Lane, in regard to a sanitary mat-
ter. Mr Devine, Sanitary Inspector, said
there was a want of urinal accommodation.
Intimation of the requirements was sent to
applicant on 21st December. The applica-
tion was continued for a week.

Captain Angus was the Chief Constable.

[Kevin Malley]

Nice find, thanks

Must have been grim that, a bar with no toilets. Hopefully the complaint arose due to guys going outside on street, hope it wasn't for going on the actual bar?!