Here is what we think is the only comprehensive record of pubs and beerhouses within the Coventry city boundaries going back as far as available records allow. This is an ongoing project so contributions, corrections or additions to this archive, especially anecdotes, photos and media are most welcome. Feel free to contact us for a pint and a chat anytime.
The Waggon and Horses
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| NAME | WAGON AND HORSES | ||
| ADDRESS | 7 WELL STREET | ||
| THIS PREMISES WAS KNOWN BY DIFFERENT NAMES DURING ITS HISTORY | FROM | TO | KNOWN AS |
| 1841 | 1850 | WAGON AND HORSES | |
| 1850 | 1929 | OLD WAGON AND HORSES | |
Goods were carried all over the country by horse-drawn wagons before the advent of the railways. Many inns acted as agents and goods could be left there for sending onwards or for collection by the local people to whom they were addressed. Even after the arrival of the railways, wagons and horses continued to be a familiar sight in most areas as they carried goods or farm produce for short distances. In 1913 this pub was leased by Phillips and Marriott for £30 per annum. They purchased it c1914 for £1775 for the pub and one cottage with a further £120 for a second cottage. In 1929 the license was transferred to the Clarence Tavern, Earlsdon, whilst the license of the Victoria Vaults in Victoria Street was surrendered to facilitate this transfer. |
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| Known Licensees are; 1841 William Sheppard 1841 - 1851 Joseph Sheppard 1861 - 1874 Mrs. Mary Ann Sheppard 1879 John Smith 1886 - 1894 J. Killen 1896 Thomas Hennesey 1903 A. Morris 1905 - 1914 Charles Popper 1917 - 1919 Alfred James Chattaway 1920 - 1929 Charles Popper |
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| Owners c1914 - 1920 Phillips and Marriott |
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