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Cross Keys

Before the Cross Keys was built, the land was part of Brigham's Garth.

The Cross Keys is first clearly identified in this map of 1851: 1851

Photo from 1890s, with the Cross Keys in the background : Cross Keys in background - 1890s

Photo from 1907. The Cross Keys and Jewison's Row: Cross Keys and Jewison's Row 1907

Photo from 1920s. The Cross Keys and Jewison's Row: Cross Keys and Jewison's Row 1920s

David Towse was landlord in 1881. He was followed by son John to around 1900.

Elizabeth Shipley ran the pub until she died on 1906. She was followed by Herbert Williamson.

In 1913, William Brown was landlord, followed by son Arthur Brown.

Thomas Hesslewood was landlord in 1929.

William Hesslewood was landlord in the 1930's.

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