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The Black Bear - The Horse and Jockey
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The Black Bear, 86 (37) Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal
The pub dates to the mid-nineteenth century, the name was changed from
The Horse and Jockey to The Black Bear in the 1980s.
There was also the Horse and Jockey pub in Upper Gornal.
Currently appears to be closed (2022).
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1908: The Mercury, Friday July 3rd.
Licensees:
1835, John Marsh. [Pigots Directory]
1842, Zachariah Guest. [Pigots Directory] 1850, Zachariah Guest. [P.O. Directory] 1861, Zachariah Guest. [Harrod's Directory] 1865, Zachariah Guest. [Jones Mercantile Directory] 1881, David Collins. [Census] 1885, David Collins. 1891, Richard Bate. [Census] 1896, Richard Bate. [Kelly's Trade Directory] 1904, Alfred Ernest Woodward. [Kelly's Trade Directory] 1907, Edwin Holden.
Edwins son Edwin Alfred Holden (Teddy) was born there and later went on to form
Holdens Brewery in Woodsetton, Coseley, Teddy later purchased the Old Mill in 1945 and the Miners Aems(Chapel House) in 1949 for Holdens Brewery
1912, John Chiltern. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
1916-1921, Isaac Bradley. [Kelly's Trade Directory] 1924-1936, Leah E. Bradley (Mrs). [Kelly's Trade Directory] 1940, Mrs L. E. Bradley [Leah Bradley]. [Kelly's Trade Directory] Origin of the pub name 'Black Bear'Although this is a recent name change, the 'Black Bear' is usually of heraldic origin, however it is more likely chosen to celebrate the 19th century portrayal of a dancing bear in Sedgley Bull Ring. ~
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