1753 The Publican/Beerseller was William Jones. [1] 

1792 The Publican/Beerseller was John Jones. [1] 

1794 Property Auctions were held at the sign of The Plough. [20] 

1799 Enclosure Map (see above), "The Plow Public House & Garden, owned by Dell, Fell & Barker. Who controlled several pubs in the Aylesbury Vale.

1831 The Plough Inn Benefit Society Established, and a room set aside for their use.[2] 

1834 The license was transferred to John Fitkin. [19] 

1837 DART CHAMPIONS BRING HOME VICTORY. - 

On Wednesday even-a team of "The Plough," Weston Turville, Dart Club journeyed to the Red Lion," Thame, and in the face of keen competition from 52 competing teams, Weston Turville skill won the "Red Lion" Knock-out Cup open to any team in Bucks. Each of the Weston players was presented with a cup and "The Plough" holds the championship cup outright.

1840 The license was transferred from Fipkin to Purssell[3] 

1841 Census shows Reubin Purssell (27) Victualler, Eliza (29), Isabella (6), Elizabeth (5 months) also Charles 13

1843 Reuben Purcell one measure out of eight deficient. Convicted, and fined 2s. 6d. costs 12s 6d.

1847 Kelly's directory lists Reuben Purssell at "Plough"

1848 William Kirtland marries Mary Eldridge at St Pancras. (At the 1841 census Mary and William are both living in Mary's grandfather William Eldridge's residence in Weston Turville. He is also a Smith)

1851 Census shows William Kirtland (35) ,Victualler his wife Mary (35, nee Eldridge) and son William (2); Reuben Purssell is described as a carpenter and he and his family are living in Church End.

1851 The cash box belonging to the Union club, held at the Plough Inn, was stolen from the club room, containing about £8. The box was found empty in Weston Brook. [16] 

1853 Directory lists William Kirtland as victualler, "Plough", blacksmith and overseer

1859 CLUB FEASTS.-On Whit Monday, the clubs held at the Chandos Arms and Plough celebrated their anniversaries. In the morning, the members attended the parish church, and, on their return, partook of a substantial dinner at their respective lodges. The Aylesbury band was in attendance, and their performance gave great satisfaction. Not the slightest disturbance occurred, and everything passed off satisfactorily. Bucks Chronicle 22 Jun 1895

1860 DRUNKENNESS IN WESTON TURVILLE.

Thomas Warner, of Weston Turville, charged by Police-constable White (No. 76) with being drunk on the 14th ult., a little before one o'clock in the morning, and using bad language, was ordered to pay 19s. 6d., including costs.

Thomas Pursell, James King, James Dubery, three young men of Weston Turville, were charged along with Henry Goodson, who did not appear, by Police-constable White (No. 76) with being drunk and disorderly on the 3rd ult., shortly before one o'clock in the morning, in the village of Weston Turville. There were twenty others who came out of Kirkland's house about the same time, it being the club night, and Mr. Senior directed a note to be taken on the police report respecting the house. Pursell denied being present, and a witness proved seeing him in bed in his mother's house at half-past eleven o'clock, and his mother said she saw him go to bed at ten o'clock, and between that time and three o'clock in the morning she frequently saw him in bed as she passed backwards and forwards to attend to a sick person in the house. There being a doubt in Pursell's case, he was discharged; the other two, King and Dubery, were each fined 5s. and costs 9s. 6d.[34]

1861 Census shows William Kirtland (44), Victualler, his wife Mary (46) and son William (12), daughters Mary A (6) and Emma (2)

1861 The vote of William Kirtland was objected to by the Conservatives, on the ground of insufficient qualification. His vote was allowed when it was found that he paid £12 a year for his premises.[35]

1862 DRUNK AND RIOTOUS.

Thomas Emery was charged with being drunk and riotous at Weston Turville, on the 4th inst. The defendant did not appear.

Police-constable Batchelor said-I was on duty at Weston Turville about half-past nine on the night in question, when I heard a disturbance at the Plough Inn. On going to the house, I found Emery "mad drunk, stripped, and swearing he would fight any one in the place."

Superintendent Denson said Emery had been convicted several times for similar offences at Tring. Committed for seven days hard labour, without option of paying a fine.

1862 Dec 16 Pigeon Shooting. Entry Requirements: Participation was restricted to members living within five miles of the venue, with an entry fee of 10 shillings each.

Competition Rules: The shoot followed specific technical regulations, including a 21-yard rise, an 80-yard boundary, and a limit of five birds per person.

Grand Prize: The primary prize for the competition was a "fat pig." Bucks Chronicle.

1864 Peter Purssell entertained upwards of forty aged villagers at Mr. Kirtland's Plough Inn and sent a great many dinners out to those who from their infirmities were unable to attend. [43] 

1867 About ninety attended the Club Feast, and were entertained by the Waddesdon band June[5] 

1869 Aston Clinton v. Weston Turville.

The annual game of cricket between the members of the above clubs came off on the 5th instant. The day proved remarkably fine, and the Weston men came off victorious by nine runs. A capital supper was provided by Mr. W. Kirtland, of the Plough Inn, Weston Turville; after which several songs were sung, and a pleasant evening spent.

1871 At Brook End Census shows William Kirtland (55), Blacksmith, his wife Mary (56), son William (22), Blacksmith; Daughter Mary A (17) and a boarder Catherine Eldridge (87).

1872 The Plough was categorised as a Public House; William Kirtland was the occupier and the owner was Joseph Parrott, Esq., Aylesbury[21] 

1880 The first sign of financial trouble for the Kirtland family - Daniel George Hall, brewer of Oxford, makes a claim on William Kirtland, blacksmith, Weston Turville. Claim for goods, £2 2s. 9d. The Registrar enquired how it was the case came into that court, and was told that the defendant was living at Kirtlington when summons was taken out. An order was made for payment of 5s. per month.[36] 

1881 Census shows William Kirtland (63) ,Black Smith his wife Mary (64), daughter Mary A (24) there is also a William Kirtland (35) servant and Smith from Kirtlington, Oxfordshire.

1885 William snr. dies, aged 71, leaving no will.[37] His daughter Mary Ann and wife Mary continued living at the Plough. Mary however died about 12 month later. William jnr continued the business, and sold his fathers five cottages and shop for about £500.

1887 Venue for the inquest of Ethel Walton.[44]

1887 William Kirtland, The Plow Inn and Cottage, a publican and smith files a "Bill of Sale" to Augustus Fisher & ano. for £30.[23] In June, the transaction is listed under "Satisfactions" in the same publication.[29]

1887 Jun WESTON TURVILLE Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee

The inhabitants of Weston Turville needed no prompting to induce them to take their due part in

Jubilee rejoicings.

At 12.30 the men in the employ of the farmers and others in the parish marched to church, headed by the

band of the Church of England Temperance Society, to take part in the Thanksgiving Service.

At two o'clock some 220 men sat down to a hot dinner provided by Mr. William Kirtland, of the Plough. The supply was ample and well served.

1891 Census The Plough is occupied Mary A Kirtland (35) her daughter Emily Ellson Kirtland (6), Niece Emma S Kirtland (15) and William Kirtland (46) Boarder born in Kirtlington, Oxon. 

1891 The second Harvest Home for the one acre allotment holders, rented under Lord Rothschild was held at "The Plough" and hosted by William Kirtland. These alternated between "The Crown" and "The Plough".[22] These feast seem to have ended in 1894 however.

1892 ALLOTMENT SUPPER. - The garden allotment holders, numbering about 70, held their annual supper at the Plough on Thursday, an excellent repast being provided by Mr. W. Kirtland. Bucks Herald 12 Nov 1892

1889 VILLAGE LOYALTY. 

This village seems to be highly honoured by visits of Royalty. Only a fortnight ago, the Shah of Persia and suite passed, and on Monday his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who had been the guest of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, M.P. Although on this occasion no triumphal arch was erected, as when the Shah passed, still his Royal Highness was not forgotten. As a mark of loyalty, Mr. Kirtland, of the Plough Inn, and some of his men, were busy from early morn making a display of evergreens and flags; the "Three ostrich feathers," and "Ich dien," the Prince's crest and motto, being conspicuously suspended from the Plough to the other side of the thoroughfare. Nor was this done in vain, the Prince indicating that he was pleased with the welcome thus given him, by raising his hat and waving his hand to those who had congregated. Bucks Herald 27 Jul 1889

1895 (Jun) License transferred to Albert E. Sharp.[32]

1895 (Aug) During the Police Report of the annual licensing session it is reported that the license has been transferred twice.[33]

1895 (Oct) License transferred to William Westlake.[31]

1897 Whit-Monday The Hardwick v Weston Turville cricket match was won by Hardwick. The Weston Turville Brass Band played selections during the afternoon. After the match the teams and friends sat down to a repast at the Plough Inn, Served by host Westlake. (Bucks Advertiser)

1897 License transferred from William Westlake to William Dennison.[26]

1899 Kelly's lists William Dennison at The Plough PH.

1900 At the 21 April Petty Sessions the transfer of the license from James Thorne to William Henry Gardner of St. Pancras was granted.

1901 Census Frederick J Rumsey (32) Publican; Edith E Rumsey (27); Edith, their daughter (1)

1901 License transferred from F.J. Rumsey to Bernard Van Baars of Islington (though born in Germany)[6]

1903 Kellys shows Bernard is the landlord.

1906 (March) License transferred from Henry Day to Walter Keel of Cork[7]

1906 (December) License transferred from Walter Keel to Thomas Brill of Streatham.[24]

1907 William Kirtland, farrier of Weston Turville is bankrupt and throws light on The Plough's finances and lax book keeping when he took it over from his father, in 1855.[37] William was well know as a great cricketer, was the chairman of the Chandos Arms Slate Club and trustee of Widow Turpin's Charity.

1907 (Oct) License transferred from Thomas Brill to George Henry Clarke of Northampton

1908 THE FEAST.

Like most other village feasts, the one usually held at Whitsuntide has dwindled down to next-to-nothing, and will doubtless soon be reckoned among the things of the past. The members of the Royal Britannia Benefit Society held their annual dinner under the genial chairmanship of Rev. G. K. Cooke, at the Plough Inn. The club has a membership of 31, with an average amount of funds per member of £7 is. 10 d., and appears to be in a prosperous condition.[10]

1908 NOT FOR HIS USE.

Messrs. G. Graves, jewellers, etc., of Sheffield sued George Clark, of the Plough Inn, Weston Turville, for the sum of 9s. 5d., for goods supplied. - Mr. Canning appeared for the plaintiffs. Debtor said he did not order the goods, and had not received any from the firm. The goods claimed for were a costume and a pair of corsets. His Honour: You do not wear corsets, do you? (Laughter.)- Debtor: No, your Honour. (Laughter.) By Mr. Canning: The signature on the order was not his, and he knew of no one who could put his signature on it.-Mr. Canning asked for permission to allow debtor to write his name, in order that he could compare the two, to which his Honour consented. After examination of the writings, his Honour said he did not think they were the same. No doubt Messrs, Graves had hundreds of those cases, and they ought to know how to prove them. Judgement would be given for defendant, with 10s, costs.

1909 23 Jan 02:55 A disastrous Fire – 

The Wendover Fire Brigade were summoned, but despite their efforts the house was gutted, and the whole of the contents burnt out. The occupants escaped from the building in their night attire.

WESTON TURVILLE.

THE RECENT FIRE -The following is the report of Captain Dancer to the Wendover Parish Council of the recent fire at Weston Turville:-

"The members of the Wendover Fire Brigade received a call of fire on Friday, Jan. 23rd at 2.55 a.m. to a fire at the Plough Inn, Weston Turville. The Brigade arrived on the scene at 3.35 a.m., and found the whole of the house in full blaze, and the roof fallen in. We found that we could not do any good to same, so we played on the so-called blacksmith's shop and stable adjoining same, which consisted of a thatched roof, which we thought it was advisable to play on with water, and a great portion was saved. We had to remove some pigs and fowls which were occupying same. We had a good supply of water and helpers.

We got the fire under control at 10.30 a.m. We returned with engine and part of the Brigade at 8p.m. Considering the nature of the fire the Captain thought it was advisable to leave three men on duty for the night, and on Saturday, until relieved by the London and Lancashire representative. We understand the property is insured in the Royal Insurance Company, and the tenant in the London and Lancashire Company.[8]

1909 THE PLOUGH, WESTON TURVILLE.

Mr. Frank Higgens, representing the Aylesbury Brewery Company, rising to make an application, said, a fortnight ago the Plough, Weston Turville, Weston Turville, had been burnt down, and that day he would lay the plans of the new building before them. They had been approved by the Deputy Chief Constable, and Mr. G. H. Manning, the architect in charge of the new building, would explain anything they would like to know in connection with the building. He might point out that they proposed to make every possible arrangement under the Children's Bill for a separate entrance for children, and a private room would be provided, so that they would not come in contact with the retail trade. The Chairman (to D.C.C. Pitson)-Have you seen those plans?

The Deputy Chief Constable-Yes, sir. The Chairman-And do you approve of them?

The Deputy Chief Constable said he did so, as there was a separate entrance for children. which would not be used at all by ordinary customers.

Mr. Higgens said the idea was to provide a room where the children would not come in contact with the retail trade.

The application was granted.[9]

1909 The question of paying the expenses of the Fire Brigade is in debate between the London & Lancashire Fire Officer, the insurance companies and the council.[12]

1909 A new building was constructed in 1909, mostly through the efforts of parishioners who offered funds, materials and labour for the project. [22]

1909 PROSECUTION UNDER THE CHILDREN'S ACT,

George Henry Clarke, the landlord of the Plough publichouse, Weston Turville, was summoned under Section 130 of the Children's Act, 1908, for allowing a child under the age of 14 years to be in a room which was exclusively or mainly used for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor, at Weston Turville, on Aug. 1. Defendant pleaded not guilty.

D.C.C. Pitson said that as that case was the first in that Court under the Act, he wished to make a few remarks in respect to it. It was taken under Section 120 of the Act, in which a bar was defined as meaning a place used for the purpose of drinking beer, or any part of the premises exclusively or mainly used for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors. The defendant was landlord of the Plough public-house at Weston Turville, which was some time ago burnt down. The Plough had been re-erected, and a coach-house which formed part of the licensed premises was being used at the present time as a taproom for the use of customers. That being so, he contended that it was part of the licensed premises, and came within the definition of the Act. On the day in question. at 8.45 p.m., the Sergeant was passing by in plain clothes, accompanied by a relative, and hearing a great noise of dancing and singing going on, stood outside in the road and listened. The defendant was outside, and his son came up and spoke to him, whereupon he at once went into the coach-house. Immediately he went in the music and dancing stopped. A Mrs. Barker came out of the coach-house with a child in her arms, and stood at the door. Those facts would be proved by two witnesses.

P.S. Greig, stationed at Wendover, said he was on duty in plain clothes near the Plough public-house, Weston Turville, on Aug. 1. at 8.45 p.m., when his attention was attracted to a piano playing and the singing of songs, and also dancing in a building erected as a coach-house, and now being used for the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors. He listened outside for some few minutes, and during that time he saw the defendant go to and from the coach-house. In a few minutes he saw the defendant's son, who was outside the publichouse, go and speak to defendant. The latter then went into the coach-house, and the music, singing, and dancing immediately ceased. At the same time he saw a woman named Mrs. Barker in the coach-house, carrying a baby in her arms, but before he could get to the house she came out and, standing at the door, looked in the coach-house. There was only one entrance to the house, and witness visited the premises and saw a table containing several jugs and glasses. A number of young men were sitting round the table, and there was a girl 8 years of age, the daughter of the defendant, sitting in the roots. Another daughter was sitting at the piano. The defendant then came into the coach-house, and witness asked him what explanation he had to give for allowing dancing and a child under....

Fine 5s and costs £1 0s 6d.

1910 At the Annual licensing meeting, the Plough was singled out as being not well conducted. The landlord had been proceeded against, convicted and replaced by a fresh landlord[11]

1910 License transferred from William Britten to John James Edward Worman, of Peckham[12]

1911 Census John James Edward Worman (43), Inn keeper; his wife Florence (35) and their daughter Isabella Ellen (12) and a servant Elsie Charlotte Gomm (16)

1911 Fire Brigade costs, were still being debated with the County Fire Office and Insurance companies.[17]

1912 John Worman died on 1st September leaving effects of £121 10s 4d to Florence.

1912 (Oct) License transferred from John James Edward Wormer (deceased) to Mrs. Wormer.[27]

1912 (Dec) License transferred from Florence Wormer to Albert Beagley of Farnham.[14]

1913 (Dec) License transferred from Albert Beagley to Frederick Wells of Fishponds, Bristol.[38]

1914 License transferred from Frederick Wells to Wm Kirkley of Weston Turville, (Dalston, London Bucks Herald or Weston Turville - Bucks Advertiser).[18]

1914 No drink related convictions, 

1922 (07 Oct) License transferred from William Hope to Arthur Gwilym Rees, 80 King's Road, Chelsea.[39]

1927 Weston Turville branch of the British Legion, with a membership of 75 moves it's headquarters to the Chandos Arms from The Plough Inn with a letter of thanks sent to Mr. Sells.

1928-31 Kelly's Directory - Herbert Thomas Sells is the proprietor

1935 (Aug) License transferred from Herbert T. Sells to Stanley George Smith.

Stanley, his wife, Annie and his parents George and Eva occupied The Plough. George, who had run the Victoria Club in Aylesbury died in November 1936. The Plough had a strong history of dart competition, both men and women teams at this time. In 1937, they won the darts Championship cup outright.

1936 The ladies darts team beat the "Royal Standard team 3:1[45]

1938 The Wycombe Open Darts tournament was held at The Plough with 60 teams competing for "The Plough Inn Silver Cup". Their application for a one hour extension was refused, but a half hour extension approved.

1939 Kelly's lists Stanley George Smith at The Plough PH.

1939 Register Stanley G Smith Licensed victualler & Chartered Accountants Clerk; Annie E Smith Unpaid domestic duties and Licensed Trade duties, Eva M, Unpaid domestic duties and Licensed Trade duties. There is also a Baker, Herbert Stratford. Also 4 children.

1947 Allied Breweries (Ind Coope) purchased Aylesbury Brewing Co. ABC

1950s-1960s Leonard & Kathleen Cooper ran the pub for 12 years. Leonard served in the Corps of Transport in Egypt and Africa during World War II and worked much of his life as a chauffeur. After The Plough, he worked at Borough Service Station in Aylesbury until age 70 (1979).

1986 Became a venue for Car Boot Sales.

1987 Runners up in Aylesbury Brewing Company inter-pub general knowledge quiz league.[48]

1987 Jim Aichison and his wife retired after 21 years running The Plough Inn. They arrived in the area since coming to RAF Halton in 1961. Their successors were Maurice and Mary Dedman who came from the Golden Cross in Saunderton and guided The Plough though it's final 7 years. The pub was included in CAMRA's Good Pub Guide.

1988 Weston Turville's Plough B, which came out on top in the South Eastern division of the quiz league. Weston Turville's Plough A command the top spot but the Chandos Arms have recovered from their defeat from last week to be only seven points behind in second place.

1989 Weston Turville's Plough B who won, against the odds, against the highly fancied Chandos Arms in the Bucks Herald Quiz League.

1990 Fullers purchased 40+ pubs in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, increasing their total estate to over 200 outlets.

Local Establishments: In addition to The Plough several other local pubs included. The Bell (Bierton), The Oak (Aston Clinton), and the Black Horse (Askett).

Historic Significance: The deal was valued at over £9 million and was a record-breaking transaction for the brewery's history.

1994 (Oct) The Plough closes and Maurice and Mary's 12 Guinea fowl, Chinese pheasant, three ducks and a goat all found new homes.

1995-1998 Three landlords in three years.[47]

1998 (May) Burgled 15:15-17:00 on a Saturday, money stolen from till

1998 (Jul) After the electricity was cut off and a visit from bailiffs, the landlord, Mark Trenor and his family "left" The Plough leaving debts and 11 cats. The cats were retrieved by RSPCA.[47]

1998 (Aug) A new landlord appointed by Fullers, Bob Moult.[46]

1999 Weston Turville: Extension and internal alterations to existing public house to provide increased bar area, plus new terrace area to front and extension to car park. The Plough public house. Brook End. Fuller Smith & Turner. Bucks Herald 13 Oct 1999

2000 Jan 20. Development at the Plough Public House. 

Cllr Smith informed the parish council if the development at the Plough was not allowed then the Plough pub could close and the land sold for housing. It was agreed not to object to the proposals but to ask the clerk to inform the district planning officer that the parish council supported the proposals.

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