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From: "David Thom" <>
Subject: Occupation 'INNKEEPER' (1830's)
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 19:43:44 +0100


The occupation of an 'INNKEEPER' is obvious. However, as well as traditional taverns, I understand that in the early part of the 19th. century there were some quite small 'drinking houses' in Ayrshire - some being no more than a small front or back room in a dwelling house, (possibly dispensing home brewed ale).

Can anyone enlighten me on the following:

1. Were such premises considered to be INNS, and would the owner of such a small (domestic/public) drinking establishment bew referred to as an INNKEEPER?

2. Are there any available historical sources on early 'pubs' and licensing arrangements in early 19th. century Ayrshire?

3. Would registers of licensees be kept then (pre 1841 census) and, if so, are there any of these records still around?

4. I have always assumed that INNKEEPER & LANDLORD were one and the same - is this so?

Regards to all,
David.

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