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Permalink Reply by Richard Matz on August 16, 2015 at 23:12

Joseph Wainwright (aged 58) and his 51 year old wife, Matilda, are listed as living at 'The Finsbury Arms' in the 1891 Census, along with their 15 year old niece, Kate Green. Instead of their  occupation being listed as 'Licenced Victualler' the couple are described as 'Ale, wine & sprit dealers'.

No pub or publicans are listed in Truro Road in the 1881 Census. However, 44 year old Licenced Victualler William Morgan and his 28 year old spouse, Annie, are listed as living in Truro Road (no mention of the pub) in the 1871 Census.

Whilst this is hardly conclusive, the architectural similarities between this building and the nearby Prince of Wales (built in 1868) are striking, especially the upper windows, the rendering and the single storey extension - possibly and originally billiards halls with skylights for natural lighting.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on August 17, 2015 at 11:29

Thanks Richard, you're right, they are very similar buildings. 

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