Greenwich Index
This is named in the 1861 census return. It is also listed as 1 Park Place (the intersecting street) in the 1852 and 1858 directories, and as 1 Lower Park Row in the 1862 directory, which appears to be an alternative name for the stretch of this street south of Trafalgar Road. *
There is some confusion between the Victoria and the Royal William, and I am adding all information for both of these beer houses here for a time! Early street numbering is rarely in any particular order.
A listing of historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Greenwich, London.
Residents at this address.
Some research on Orbella Fassett lists her in 1841 census at 3 Park place when a George Guillan, aged 52, runs a beer shop at 1 Park place.
In 1841 census at 1 Park place are
George Guillan, Beer Shop, aged 52, not born in Kent
Mary Guillan, aged 50, not born in Kent
John Shorten, aged 47, not born in Kent
Ester Wood, Female servant, aged 20, born in Kent
and others.
It seems as if the original name of one of the pubs was the 'Victoria', as this was the name that Harriett Bond was using when she first applied for a license in 1851. There was a report of the licensing session in the Kentish Mercury dated 4th October 1851 which showed both opposition and support for the application, but it was refused, as was her application the following year. The report indicates that the premises had already been in use as a beer house for 'a number of years' and she was a widow.
The site of the Victoria is described as its position which was immediately opposite one of the gates leading into the park and in a direct line from the river. It is also mentioned that there are six licensed houses in the vicinity. *+
1851/Harriett Bond/Beer Retailer (Widow)/58/St Brides, Middlesex/Census *
1851/Orbella Fassett/Daughter, Dress Maker/15/Greenwich, Kent/Census
1851/Ellen Russell/House Servant/32/Trowbridge, Devon/Census
1852/Mrs Harriet Bond/beer retailer, 1 Park place, Greenwich/../../Archdeacons Directory *
1858/Mrs Harriet Bond/beer retailer/../../Melville's Directory *
In 1861 census at 1 Park place is - probably the Victoria:
Harriet Bond, Ale House Keeper, aged 68, born in London, Middlesex
Orbella Fasssett, Daughter, Dress Maker, aged 25, born in Greenwich, Kent
John Jacobs, Lodger, Brush Maker, aged 71, born in Stoke, Kent
Ann Jacobs, Lodger, Dress Maker, aged 65, born in Stoke, Kent
William Jacobs, Lodger, Boiler Maker, aged 30, born in GreenwichKent
Elizabeth Saint, Lodger, Silk Weaver aged 76 born in Middlesex
Ann Saint, Lodger, Silk Weaver aged 45 born in Middlesex
James Saint, Brickleayer aged 37 born in Middlesex
Entries in P.O. Directories for 1862 and 1867 list Harriet Bond running coffee rooms at 1 Park Place. *+
In 1861 census, and named the Royal William is :
1861/Robert Marston/Publican/38/Coventry, Warwickshire/Census *
1861/Mary A. Marston/Wife/39/Coventry, Warwickshire/Census
1861/Charles T. Marston/Son/12/Coventry, Warwickshire/Census
1861/Elizabeth Checkley/Visitor/16/Daventry, Northamptonshire/Census
1862/Robert Marston/beer retailer/../../Kelly's Directory *
South London Journal - 15th March 1862:
Elizabeth Elbourn, 24, and James Knight, 41, labourer, both of Bennett street, East Greenwich, were brought up for stealing a half pint pot value 10 pence, from the Royal William beer shop, Park row, Greenwich, and were remanded. *+
My research discovered that Joseph Cornwell was not the licensee of the Royal William/Victoria in the 1871 Census, but the licensee of the nearby Victory PH on the corner of Park Row and Trafalgar Road; according to the probate entry for Joseph Stanton Cornwell who died in 1871: *+
Kentish Mercury 10th February 1872
The Victoria didn't last much longer, as this newspaper reports its demolition and auction of the building materials in 1872. Once again, it is referred to as the Victoria:
Building materials and Fittings of the Victoria Public House and Premises, situate at the corner of Park row and Park place, Greenwich, opposite the East Park Gate.*+
* Provided By Ewan
*+ Provided By Barbara Holland, Chair, Friends of Greenwich Park History Research Group