Kirkby Malzeard & Laverton

Inns in Kirkby Malzeard

In 1773 there were 4 alehouse keepers applying for, or renewing, licences. Mary Bateman – widow, old and infirm, Thomas Atkinson – very old and infirm, Dorothy Richmond – widow and old, and Thomas Harrison.

Listed in Baines’s Directory and Gazetteer Directory of 1822 are:
The Board – victualler Sarah Musgrave, Queens Head – victualler Robert Ascough, Shoulder of Mutton – victualler Thomas Thorp, The Golden Lion (or Roaring Lion) – victualler William Seavers.

Listed in the Claro Wapentake 1837 is:
Henry Jenkins – victualler George Crabtree, The Board – victualler George Musgrave, Queens Head – victualler John Rootham, Shoulder of Mutton – victuller Thomas Thorp.

The inns that we know have existed in Kirkby, at one time or another, since the 19th century, include:

The Board Inn. Unclear where this existed, but is recorded as having been knocked down. In 1822 Sarah Musgrave was named as the victualler and by 1837 it was George Musgrave.

The Shoulder of Mutton. This pub was situated opposite the church, and in 1822 and 1837 records show it was run by Thomas Thorpe. In 1861, it was Edward Richmond. By 1891 it was William Richmond, with Elizabeth Richmond as a barmaid and 1901 William Walker. There are records showing inquests taking place in the inn, including one in 1887 which involved an accident in Laverton. A Dr Moore and his passenger were thrown out of the trap. Dr Moore sustained serious injuries, and later died. The verdict at the inquest was accidental death. The inn was acquired by Hepworth & Co Ltd in 1897 and sold in 1904.

The Queens Head. At the same time, Robert Ascough had The Queens, 1837 John Rootham, and by 1861, William Wood. 1881 – Edward Richmond, 1889 – George Dawson, 1893 – John Longthorne, and 1897 – William Cockshott. In 1881 the owners were John Metcalfe & Son Ltd, and in the 1890’s records show the owners were Nidderdale Brewery.

The Henry Jenkins. In 1837, George Crabtree was the licensee, and according to The Yorkshire Directory of 1861, it was Anthony Bland. Thomas Jackson in 1881, William Moore in 1891, with Maggie Moore as a barmaid. By 1901, Maggie was landlady. The inn was one of eight inns owned by T Lightfoot in 1867.


The Bull Inn. S. Spence is recorded at The Bull Inn as a shoe maker, in 1829, according to the Church Baptism Records. John Lumley in 1861.

The Manor House. Situated almost in the current crossroads, closer to Garden House. This was demolished after 1881 – as John Beck was recorded as landlord in 1881- when the Cathcart’s lived at Mowbray House, and didn’t like the idea of an inn so close to their house.

The Golden Lion, or also known as The Red Lion or The Roaring Lion, was located at Moot House on Highwalk, and William Seavers was named innkeeper in 1861.

Moot House, formally The Golden Lion

In the list of occupations taken from the Church Baptism Records 1813-1833, there is a record of John Gill being an Inn-Keeper, Kirkby Moor in 1830.
Other inns in the area include The Hope Inn and The Spotted Cow in Laverton, Stock Wath House at Cockerel Corner, The Drovers Inn on the Pateley road, The Shooters Inn at Tom Corner, and The Chequer in Azerley.

The Hope Inn, Laverton

The Drovers, Dallowgill
There were also beer/ale houses, known as ‘Tom and Jerry’ shops, in Kirkby, including The Windmill located at 3 West End Cottages.

Information from, Sheila Douglas, Claro Wapentake 1837, Baines Directory 1822