The Bell Inn, Church Street, Lower Gornal.
The Bell Inn was situated opposite St. James Church near the corner with Humphrey Street.
First licensed c1864 having its own brewhouse, this establishment also served as a grocery shop, it was quite short lived.
Advertised as a beerhouse and provisions shop in 1864.
Last heard of in 1870.
Elisha and Emma Marsh and family, in 1871 Census, Elisha aged 30 gave occupation as grocer.
Around 1880, the Marsh family had moved to the Fountain Inn, Temple Street, in the 1881 Census Elisha's occupation is licensed victualler.
Another beerhouse in Upper Gornal was also called the 'Bell' around the same time.
Licensees:
1869, Elisha Marsh.
1870, Elisha Marsh.
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