BARRACK STREET
Runs NW from St Nicholas’s Street to High Street, opposite White Horse Street
Crosses Penny Street
On W side, S to N; Bull’s Head pub (S of Penny Street)
Inland Revenue Office ( S side of High Street)
On E side, S to N; Cooper’s Arms pub (S of Penny Street)
unnamed brewery
Military Arms pub
Included in Sadler’s Directory of 1784
Included in Pigot’s Directory of 1830
Runs from 22 High Street to St Nicholas’s Street in 1939 Directory
Hampshire Telegraph : Monday 3 December 1838
Notice is hereby given to all persons who may have any claim upon the Estate or effects of the late Mr John Hill, Tinman and Brazier, Barrack Street, to send in the amount of their respective claims to Mr Thomas C Brine, opposite All Saints Church, Mile End, Landpport, in order that the same may be discharged, and all persons indebted to the said John Hill, deceased, are requested to pay the same within one month from the date hereof to the above named Mr T C Brine, or to the sole Executor, Mr Henry Hill, Cabinet Maker, No 22 Bow Lane, Poplar, Middlesex.
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 6 September 1851
Police Court - Before S J Sayer Esq : Elizabeth Taylor was charged by Inspector Dowsett, with being drunk and disorderly in Barrack Street, on yesterday afternoon. The Inspector stated that he had received several complaints about the defendant. He went to her and requested her to go home, this she refused and commenced a volley of abuse. Convicted and sentenced to be imprisoned for 7 days with hard labour
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 21 January 1854
On Monday night last a fire occurred in the premises occupied by Mr Chamney, baker and grocer, Barrack Street, which might have led to most serious results. The premises are built entirely of wood, and were fitted up with ovens for carrying on the baking business. The upper part was used as a store and contained a large stock of groceries. Baking operations were carried out at these premises on Monday, and the place was left, as it was supposed, quite safe : but at ten o’clock it was discovered to be on fire. The alarm was speedily given, and the fire engines of the Borough, the Royal Artillery and Anglesea Barracks exerted themselves nobly to quench the flames. A great want of water, however, was experienced ; the well in the Clarence Barracks was quickly exhausted, but at Captain Eveleigh’s suggestion, a line of men was formed to the Brewery in Penny Street, and a plentiful supply was then obtained. The fire was speedily got under, but not until thr premises had been gutted and the whole of the stock and baking implements destroyed. A quantity of sugar, value £40 was destroyed by the water.
The London Gazette : 31 October 1854
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting; between us the undersigned, Edmund Clark and Joseph Yule Clark, heretofore carrying on business in Penny Street and Barrack Street, Portsmouth, in the county of Southampton, under the style or firm of Edmund Clark and Company, as Cork Manufacturers and Cork Merchants, was dissolved by mutual consent, from the 30th day of September last. All debts due to or owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Edmund Clark, by whom the said trade or business will in future be carried on.—As witness our hands this 28th day of October, 1854.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 20 April 1901
Barrack Street was formally called Peacock Lane
The London Gazette : 22 June 1965
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
The Portsmouth (Barrack Street) (One-Way) (No. 4) Order, 1965
Notice is hereby given that the Portsmouth City Council propose to make an Order under the Road Traffic Act, I960, the effect of which will be to prohibit the driving of any vehicle along the under- mentioned length of road otherwise than in the direction stated:—
Length of Road and Direction
Barrack Street, between its junction with St. Nicholas Street and Penny Street, Portsmouth. Westward.
Objections to the proposal must be sent in writing to the undersigned by 20th July 1965.
Guildhall, Portsmouth.
22nd June 1965.
1 Barrack Street
1851 Census
William Young Brown : Licensed Victualler : 26 yrs
(bapt 13 Oct 1824 at St Thomas’s. Father William, Mother Hannah)
Mary Hannah : Dressmaker : 23 yrs
Emma Roberts : Nurse Maid : 17 yrs
William Young Brown : 15 yrs
Leonard Ernest : 1 month
1861 Census
“Military Arms”
William A Ashley : Victualler : 35 yrs
Mary E : 35 yrs
Alfred A : 3 yrs
Jessie : 2 yrs
Maud A : 2 months
Fanny Shurmey : 21 yrs
1891 Census
Samuel Searle : Brewer’s Drayman : 39 yrs
Louisa A : Laundress : 39 yrs
Tuesday 1 January 1901
On Monday evening an extraordinary accident occurred to a girl named Lilian Fanny Adams, aged nine years, who resides with her parents at 1 Barrack Street. The child had come over in the launch from Gosport to Point, and on getting to the corner of Broad Street, the wind lifted her from the pavement and carried her across the street, striking her head against the wheel of a trolley. She sustained a severe cut over the right eye and was rendered unconscious. She was taken to Mr Bailey’s chemist shop in Broad Street and was afterwards conveyed to the Portsmouth Hospital by Constable Hill. She was there attended by Dr Fulton, Assistant House Surgeon, who found that she was suffering from slight concussion of the brain, and detained her for treatment.
1911 Census
William Muckett : Brewer’s Drayman : 35 yrs
Clarissa S : 40 yrs
Norah K : 10 yrs
Mabel C : 8 yrs
Winifred R : 4 yrs
Lillian F Adams : Cashier & Bookkeeper to Provision Merchant : 19 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Tuesday 28 February 1922
For Sale - Talbot Limousine, tax paid, perfect condition : no reasonable offer refused. Will exchange for Ford Landaulette : too large for owner.
A E Wild, 1 Barrack Street
Saturday 3 November 1923
Humber Limousine for sale, first class hire car; no reasonable offer refused.
1 Barrack Street
2 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Charles James Jacob : Brewer’s Labourer : 27 yrs
Sarah Harriet : Dressmaker : 26 yrs
Charles James Jacob
1841 : living at St George’s Square with James 41 yrs, Labourer - Betsy 40 yrs - William 15 yrs - James 13 yrs - Mary 10 yrs - Elizabeth 8 yrs - Sarah 5 yrs - Martha 2 yrs
1848 : 31 May, married Sarah Harriet Bond at St Thomas’s
1881 : Labourer, Brewery 57 yrs, living at 37 Hyde Park Road with Betsy 79 yrs, William Cab Driver 55 yrs, Mary Dressmaker 50 yrs
1891 : Died in Portsea
1861 Census
Charles J Jacob : Brewer’s Labourer : 37 yrs
Sarah H : 36 yrs
1891 Census
Walter G Welch : Carpenter & Joiner : 28 yrs
Amelia E : 24 yrs
Lilian H : 1 yr
Dorothy E : 2 months
Wednesday 27 June 1906
Mr Mark Patterson, of 2 Barrack Street, Portsmouth, wishes to thank all kind
friends for their deep sympathy, both at Emsworth and Portsmouth
1911 Census
Edith Garland : 28 yrs
Henry : 4 yrs.
Wednesday 18 March 1914
Inquest : George Henry Garland, 7 years, of 2 Barrack Street died after being hit by a car in the High Street. Father, Henry Robert Garland is a first class petty officer in the navy.
3 Barrack St
1851 Census
William Brenton : Labourer : 38 yrs
Harriet : 35 yrs
William : 13 yrs
William : 8 yrs
1861 Census
James Dyer : Brewer’s Labourer : 26 yrs
Kate : 25 yrs
1871 Census
James Dyer : Brewer’s Labourer : 38 yrs
Kate : 37 yrs
Jane Chapsell : Cook, Out of Employ : 63 yrs
Thursday 23 May 1889
Apprentice wanted to the Dressmaking
Mrs Adams, 3 Barrack Street
1891 Census
Charles Wood : 77 yrs
Martha : 72 yrs
Emma Morley : 36 yrs
Edward Sandford : Army Pensioner : 39 yrs
Mary Ann Bridger : 38 yrs
Mary : 19 yrs
4 Barrack Street
1851 Census
James New : Brewer’s Labourer : 37 yrs
Mary Ann : 30 yrs
James : 7 yrs
Mary Ann : 2 yrs
1861 Census
James Taylor : Brewer’s Labourer : 28 yrs
Sarah : 27 yrs
James : 6 yrs
Frederick : 4 yrs
George : 2 yrs
Sarah J : 7 months
1871 Census
James Taylor : Brewer’s Labourer : 38 yrs
Sarah : 37 yrs
James : Shipping Office Clerk : 16 yrs
Frederick : 14 yrs
George : 12 yrs
Sarah : 10 yrs
Alice : 8 yrs
William : 6 yrs
Charles : 1 yr
1891 Census
George Brown : Brewer’s Assistant : 43 yrs
Fanny Amy : 36 yrs
Fanny Amy : 17 yrs
Clara Ann : 12 yrs
George F : 11 yrs
Albert Victor : 9 yrs
Percy William : 3 yrs
Leonard E : 1 yr
Thursday 17 October 1895
Business Premises Wanted
Wanted to Rent, small Corner Shop, suitable for general trade, Fratton or Buckland.
H M 4 Barrack Street
1911 Census
Alfred Read : Bricklayer’s Labourer : 57 yrs
Amy Louisa : 37 yrs
Alfred Ernest : General Labourer : 19 yrs
Edward Thomas : 15 yrs
Amy Louisa : 8 yrs
Violet Rose : 6 yrs
William : 9 yrs
Victor Leonard : 4 yrs
Patrick Bryne : Bricklayer’s Labourer : 45 yrs
Ethel Amelia Bowen : 31 yrs
Philip Victor : 8 yrs
Leonard George : 6 yrs

5 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Frederick Bore : General Dealer : 35 yrs
Hannah : 31 yrs
Sarah Sophia : 4 yrs
1861 Census
Frederick Bore : Pastry Cook & Shop Keeper : 43 yrs
Hannah : 41 yrs
Sarah : 14 yrs
Hannah ; 4 yrs
George : 3 months
1891 Census
Richard Gillingham : Shoemaker : 65 yrs
Jane : 63 yrs
Emanuel : General Labourer : 35 yrs
Eliza H : 28 yrs
Wednesday 16 June 1897
Death : Wellspring - On the 14th inst., at 5 Barrack Street, George William Wellspring, aged 17 years, after long and painful illness.
Tuesday 22 July 1902
Mr W Parkes, 5 Barrack Street contributed 1s towards the Kings Thanksgiving Fund.
Friday 15th July 1904
Death : Parkes - On July 11th, at 5 Barrack Street, William Parkes, the beloved husband of Mary Parkes, aged 62 years.
1911 Census
William Reed : Brewery Labourer : 43 yrs
Mary Ann : 40 yrs
Evelina Mary : 12 yrs
Nellie Eliza : 10 yrs
William Henry : 8 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 8 December 1943
Mr & Mrs T Reed of 5 Barrack Street have heard that their son, Pte E H Reed, who a prisoner of war in Campo 53, Italy, has been transferred to Stalag IVb, Germany.
Portsmouth Evening News : Wednesday 6 July 1949
A.B. Leslie Reed, son of Mr & Mrs T Reed of 5 Barrack Street, who has been in the Merchant Navy since he was 16, was aboard the motor vessel Miralda when she steamed into Singapore this month.
On the quay, waiting to meet him, was his brother Victor, a corporal in the Royal Air Force, who has been stationed at Singapore for two years.
This was Leslie’s first trip to Singapore, and Victor, who hopes to return to England at the beginning of next year was informed of his brother’s trip by his parents.
6 Barrack Street
1851 Census
William Burry : Brewer’s Labourer : 28 yrs
Louisa : 23 yrs
Sarah Ann : 4 yrs
Martha : Servant : 31 yrs
1861 Census
George Knight : Brewer’s Labourer : 33 yrs
Caroline : 27 yrs
1871 Census
George Knight : Brewer’s Labourer : 43 yrs
Caroline : 37 yrs
Theresa Grant : Licensed Victualler’s Wife, Out of Employ : 39 yrs
Jane : 3 yrs
Samuel Stopley : Groom : 28 yrs
Arthur Heal : Labourer : 19 yrs
Saturday 11 January 1890
Jabez Walters 6 Barrack Street was a witness at the inquest of George Henry Lawrence
1891 Census
Mark Clayton : Steam Engine & Machine Fitter : 58 yrs
Jane P : 47 yrs
David Scott : Currier’s Apprentice : 14 yrs
Wednesday 20 March 1901
On Tuesday afternoon a man named Charles Baldey of 6 Barrack Street, in the employ of Mr Pittman, was in charge of a horse and trolley laden with corn and chaff in King’s Road, when the horse bolted, but was stopped by the driver on getting into Meadow Street. Fortunately no damage was done and no-one was injured.
1911 Census
George William Elliott : Brewer’s Labourer : 35 yrs
Laura : 33 yrs
Gertrude : 12 yrs
Lilly : 10 yrs
George : 8 yrs
Ellen : 6 yrs
Alfred : 3 yrs
Gladys : 17 months
George Cox : Employed Labourer : 20 yrs
Alfred Hewett : General Labourer : 22 yrs
Friday 24 July 1931
Witness in trial : Mrs Violet Rogers of 6 Barrack Street.
Thursday 9 August 1934
Cycle Mishap :Girl Injured in Old Portsmouth
An unusual accident occurred this afternoon when Betty Roger (18) of
6 Barrack Street was riding her bicycle from Pier Road into Gordon Road, when
the front fork of her machine snapped and she was thrown over the handlebars.
She was removed to the Royal Hospital by Pc Organ in the police ambulance
where she was detained suffering from a suspected fracture
of the base of the skull.
Wednesday 5 February 1936
Cheap to clear. Yorkshire Cocks. Good songsters.
6 Barrack street
Friday 2 December 1938
Fur & Feather : Yorkshire Roller Cross Canaries; good songsters; worth seeing; 10s each
6 Barrack Street

7 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Maria Martin : Green Grocer : 65 yrs
Eliza Davis : 35 yrs
James Martin : Engraver : 30 yrs
Sarah : Dressmaker : 25 yrs
1861 Census
Mark Whitehead : Brewer’s Labourer : 36 yrs
Elizabeth : 37 yrs
1891 Census
William Clark : Brewer : 55 yrs
Martha : 53 yrs
Amy Louisa Read : 17 yrs
Alfred : Naval Pensioner : 38 yrs
George Appleton : 19 yrs
Joseph H : 12 yrs
James J : 10 yrs
Stephen : 5 yrs
Daisy M : 2 yrs
Saturday 11 April 1903
Situations Wanted
Hairdressers - First-Class Gent’s hand seeks situation saloon, or to manager: terms moderate. F C 7 Barrack Street
1911 Census
Alice Hudson : 38 yrs
Henry John Young : 13 yrs
Victor Norman : 4 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively
8 Barrack Street
1851 Census
George Sank Gain : Clerk to Ship Builders : 45 yrs
Charlotte ; 49 yrs
Elizabeth : 20 yrs
Charlotte Ellen : 19 yrs
Fanny : 13 yrs
John : 10 trs
Eliza Dance : General Servant : 14 yrs
1861 Census
William A Daish : Inspector of Police : 44 yrs
Louisa : 40 yrs
Mary A : School Teacher : 19 yrs
Louisa C : School Teacher : 17 yrs
1891 Census
Joseph Holmes : Auctioneer’s Porter : 43 yrs
Mary : 43 yrs
Priscilla E : Domestic Servant : 16 yrs
William G : 12 yrs
Henry J : 4 yrs

9 Barrack Street
1851 Census
John Lampard : Bricklayer : 55 yrs
Harriet : 45 yrs
Emma Jane Astridge : 33 yrs
John Henry : 6 yrs
Emma Jane : 4 yrs
Alfred George : 2 yrs
1861 Census
Edward Roper : Railway Clerk : 23 yrs
Phoebe ; 25 yrs
Sarah : 2 yrs
Wednesday 22 April 1885
Portsmouth Police Court - A Drunken Driver
John Smith, a labourer, of 9 Barrack Street was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and van in Commercial road. Pc Carpenter said that the prisoner was so drunk that he was unable to take care of his horse, and the bench inflicted a fine of 20s including costs.
1891 Census
William Lewis : Poulterer, fish : 78 yrs
Elizabeth : 49 yrs
1911 Census
Elizabeth Lewis : 69 yrs
Sarah Forster : 44 yrs
Osman Digna : Wash House Man :22 yrs
Ada : Factory Girl, Picker, Cigarette Factory : 18 yrs
Fred : 8 yrs
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively
10 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Sarah Webb : 59 yrs
Henry : Watchmaker : 36 yrs
Charlotte Mundey : General Servant : 13 yrs
1861 Census
John Rawson : Engine Driver : 33 yrs
Ann : 36 yrs
Hargraves : 11 yrs
William : 7 yrs
Alice : 5 yrs
Jeremiah : 2 yrs
1891 Census
Mary Downs : Charwoman : 65 yrs
Elizabeth : 35 yrs
Harriet : Domestic Servant : 16 yrs

11 Barrack Street
1851 Census
George Whittle : Labourer : 28 yrs
Harriet : 30 yrs
William : 3 yrs
Thomas : 1 yr
George Cotter : Cork Cutter : 23 yrs
Caroline Taylor : General Servant : 16 yrs
1861 Census
William Roper : Carpenter : 71 yrs
Mary : 64 yrs
Eliza Clark : House Servant : 17 yrs
1891 Census
Henry Clay : General Labourer : 28 yrs
1911 Census
Henry Clay : Brewer’s Labourer ; 48 yrs
Ellen Elizabeth : 41 yrs
James : Ordinary Seaman ; 18 yrs
Henry : Bottle Washer : 16 yrs
Joseph : Shop Boy : 15 yrs
Frederick : Shop Boy : 13 yrs
Bertha : 8 yrs
Herbert : 6 yrs
James Jones : Builder’s Labourer : 50 yrs
Thursday 8 October 1914
Latest List of Recruits
Portsmouth Battalion - Hampshire Regiment
F Clay 11 Barrack Street
Thursday 17 June 1915
Death : Clay - On the 13th inst at Alexandra Hospital, Henry, the second son of Ellen & Henry Clay of 11 Barrack Street, aged 20 years and 8 months.
Friday 10 December 1920
Marriage : On the 7th inst., at St Thomas A’Beckett’s Church, Lance-Corp William Page, 3rd Batt. Rifle Brigade, second son of Mr & Mrs W Page, of London, to Bertha Maud Clay, of 11, Barrack street
Tuesday 9 January 1934
Inquest : Henry Clay, 71, of 11 Barrack Street. His son, Joseph Clay told the Coroner that on Tuesday 12 December at 3.00pm he left his father, who was paralysed on one side, in bed. When he returned at 9.30 he found him lying on the floor with a cut over his right eye. He said he had got out of bed and had fallen down. Witness sent for the Doctor on the following morning and his father was removed to St Mary’s Hospital, where he died on Thursday last. Witness did not his burnt on his side and could only account for it by the fact that his father would always sit close to the fire because he could not get warm enough. Dr J Reeve attributed death to ureic coma due to chronic nephritis accelerated by toxaemia from burns and extensive bed sores. The Coroner returned a verdict of “Accidental Death”
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively
Saturday 28 March 1942
Letters
Iron wanted for salvage
Mr F G Lobbett, 11 Barrack Street, asks why iron railings are being erected on the south side of Cambridge Junction.
Saturday 7 April 1951
Blood Donors
Referring to the article,“The call is for more of your blood,” in the Evening News last Wednesday, Mr F G Lobbett of 11 Barrack Street complains that transport for donors ceased when the hospitals were taken over by the State. He suggests that more people would be willing to give their blood if they did not have to walk or pay their fare to the transfusion centres.
12 Barrack Street
1851 Census
David Gourley : Licensed Victualler : 30 yrs
Sarah Jane : 32 yrs
Mary Ann : 5 yrs
Richard B Mallard : 7 yrs
Emily : 4 yrs
Adelaide Harrison : General Servant : 19 yrs
William Lee : Shoemaker, 82nd Regt : 20 yrs
Mary : 21 yrs
Thomas Carroll : Private, 82nd Regt : 26 yrs
Ann : 23 yrs
Elizabeth : 1 yr
Henry Tredwell : Soldier, 82nd Regt : 25 yrs
Ann : 24 yrs
Mary Ann : 2 yrs
John : 1 yr
George Dunn : Private, 82nd Regt : 27 yrs
Mary : 27 yrs
John Fitzgerald : Soldier : 27 yrs
Mary : 28 yrs
Louisa West : Greengrocer : 42 yrs
1861 Census
George Whittle : Brewer’s Labourer : 46 yrs
Harriett : 39 yrs
William : 13 yrs
Thomas : 11 yrs
George : 6 yrs
Harriett : 4 yrs
Andrew Barron : Mariner : 33 yrs
1871 Census
John Rawsen : Engineer at Brewery : 43 yrs
Ann : 46 yrs
William : Engineer’s Apprentice : 17 yrs
Alice : Pupil Teacher : 15 yrs
Jeremiah : 12 yrs
John : 9 yrs
Harry : 6 yrs
George Whittle : Labourer : 53 yrs
Harriett : 49 yrs
George : Seaman, H M Service : 16 yrs
Harriett : 13 yrs
Andrew Barron : Mariner : 47 yrs
26 May 1888
Grandpa Grimm’s Letter Bag - Hampshire Telegraph
May Barefoot (8) 12 Barrack Street.
1891 Census
Peter Henry Barfoot : Licensed Victualler : 50 yrs
Sarah : 43 yrs
Henry G : 16 yrs
William J : 14 yrs
Florence E : 12 yrs
May L : 10 yrs
Ethel A : 8 yrs
Lilian A : 6 yrs
Percy P : 5 yrs
Frederick C : 3 yes
Sarah Gamblin : Domestic Servant : 69 yrs
1911 Census
“Royal Artillery Arms”
James Barnes : Licensed Victualler : 42 yrs
Emma : 40 yrs
Alma : 13 yrs
Grace : 4 yrs
Emma Voller : 28 yrs
Tuesday 30 July 1935
Large bed-sitting room, board if required, five minutes from sea : suit one or two sharing
12 Barrack Street

13 Barrack Street
1851 Census
James Forward : Turnkey, Portsmouth Gaol : 40 yrs
Mary : 40 yrs
Harriet : 14 yrs
Mary Spratt : 69 yrs
1871 Census
William Hall : Stoker at Brewery : 43 yrs
Elizabeth : Charwoman : 41 yrs
Mary : General Servant : 15yrs
William : Brewer’s Office Boy : 13 yrs
Thomas : 9 yrs
Sarah : 7 yrs
Maria Money : Needlewoman : 38 yrs
James : 12 yrs
Mary A 5 yrs
Wednesday 30 October 1889
Personal
If the goods left at 13 Barrack Street are not claimed within three days they will be sold to pay expenses.
1891 Census
John Scott : Brewer’s Tankroom Man : 46 yrs
Sarah : 45 yrs
William Case : Brewery Cellarman : 22 yrs
Charles Lascombe : Brewery Topman : 48 yrs
1911 Census
Frederick H Pickets : Carter : 53 yrs
Ellen Mary : 49 yrs
George John : Out of Work Labourer : 23 yrs
Ellen Mable : Shop Assistant : 22 yrs
William Henry : Beer Bottler : 20 yrs
Annie Louisa : Hotel Cook : 16 yrs
Lucy Eliza : 14 yrs
Albert Victor : 12 yrs
Caroline Gertrude : 10 yrs
Ernest Walter : 4 yrs
Kathleen Phyllis : 3 yrs
Wednesday 23 April 1913
Boy and a Bicycle
A schoolboy of 13, named William A Read, living at 13 Barrack Street, was charged on remand with stealing a gentleman’s bicycle, of the value of £3, the property of Albert Holley, a house agent from a garage in Highbury Street on the 16th inst. The evidence showed that the boy sold the outer covers for 6d and 4d respectively, and afterwards attempted to sell the bicycle, but ran away on the dealer becoming suspicious. Detective Simpson said that when he spoke to the boy at Portsmouth Town Council School, he admitted the theft. Witness accordingly arrested him, and when charged prisoner made no reply. On visiting prisoners home he found two inner tubes in a tin in the scullery. Prisoner said that he accidentally opened the door, but had no explanation to make as to the reason he stole the machine. His father said that when he took the machine home he said that a man had given it to him on the condition that he returned the tyres. The Chairman told the boy that he had very nearly got a birching, but they would give him one last chance on his promising never to let such a thing happen again. The required promise was forthcoming and the prisoner was discharged with some good advice from the Chairman.
Monday 15 September 1913
Baby’s death from Pneumonia
The second enquiry was upon the body of a four months old child of Alfred Ernest Read, a naval stoker, who resides with his wife at 13 Barrack Street. The child’s name was Violet May Read and the mother said it was very delicate and she sought medical advice. She fed it with barley water and cow’s milk and biscuits. Witnesses said that the mother gave the child every possible attention. Dr Dennis Burke said death was due to bronchial pneumonia, and this was the view the jury took.
Saturday 22 June 1929
For Sale : Navy blue pram, deep body, leather upholstered and mudguards.
Apply 13 Barrack Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively

13a Barrack Street
Coopers Arms, 11 Barrack Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth pubs history index
At 11 Barrack Street in 1881 census
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Hampshire . The Hampshire listing uses information from census, Trade Directories and History to add licensees, bar staff, Lodgers and Visitors.
The following entries are in this format:
Year/Publican or other Resident/Relationship to Head and or Occupation/Age/Where Born/Source.
1852/David Gourly/../../../Slaters Directory ****
1855/Henry Dedman/../../../Post Office Directory ****
1875/William Whitaker/../../../Kellys Directory ****
1878/William Whitaker/../../../Kellys Directory ****
1881/Charles Bealing/Licensed Victualler/33/Warminster, Wiltshire/Census ****
1881/Sarah Bealing/Wife/30/Warminster, Wiltshire/Census
1881/Emma Bealing/Daughter/10/Warminster, Wiltshire/Census
1881/Rose Bealing/Daughter/4/Portsmouth, Hampshire/Census
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 13 April 1844
“Coopers Arms”
Portsmouth Quarter Sessions : Ann Metal, committed on the 15th February for stealing on the 13th, one bag, a coral bead, a bank note for £5, sundry sovereigns and half-crowns, and other coin, the property of Mrs Elizabeth Craig of the Coopers Arms Tavern, the prisoner being her servant. Mr Poulden conducted the prosecution. The prisoner was undefended. Guilty. Ten months’ hard labour, last week solitary.
1871 Census
Edward Danis : Brewer’s Labourer : 34 yrs
Eliza : Formerly a Servant : 35 yrs
John A : 10 yrs
Ellen E : 8 yrs
Grace : 6 yrs
Edward C : 3 yrs
William : 1 yr
1911 Census
William W Hitchcock : Tun Room Hand, Brewer’s : 44 yrs
Lillian : 35 yrs
Frederick W : Labourer, Bakehouse : 14 yrs
Lillian Bishop : 13 yrs.
Friday 28 December 1934
Death : Williams - Mr John Williams, late of 18 Willis Road, Gosport, passed away 27 December, at 13a Barrack Street
Portsmouth Evening News : Saturday 21 March 1936
On Thursday next, March 28th
Collett & Collett will sale by auction, at their sale rooms;
Freehold Investments;
5 Barrack Street
7 Barrack Street
9 Barrack Street
11 Barrack Street
13 Barrack Street
13a Barrack street
To be offered in separate lots. Let at 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 6s 1d; 5s 3d; 7s 6d and 7s 6d respectively
Friday 30 July 1943
A wedding of much local interest took place at Portsmouth on Saturday, when the bridegroom was Mr Ronald James Charles of 52 Nevile Road, Bishopston, Bristol, only son of Mrs Charles, of Castle Street, Axminster, and the bride Miss June Mary Williams, youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs A D Williams of 13a Barrack Street.
14 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Coopers Arms
Edwin Bennet : Licensed Victualler : 39 yrs
Ann : 39 yrs
Mary Ann Wood : 12 yrs
James Pulley : 6 yrs
Elizabeth Douse : General Servant : 19 yrs
John Butler : Soldier : 28 yrs
Judith : 29 yrs
Mary : 9 yrs
Margaret : 2 yrs
John : 1 yr
James Rowberry : Officer’s Servant : 36 yrs
Elizabeth ; 24 yrs
James : 9 months
John : 9 months
Frances Bendell : Chelsea Pensioner : 41 yrs
Ann : 30 yrs
Margaret : 12 yrs
George : 7 yrs
Mary Ryan : 35 yrs
Margaret : 4 yrs
1861 Census
Ann Thomas : Dressmaker : 66 yrs
Georgina : Dressmaker : 20 yrs
George Head : Labourer : 56 yrs
Margaret : 40 yrs
Jane Moret : Hawker of Fruit : 70 yrs
John Ryan : Labourer : 44 yrs
Catherine : Laundress : 36 yrs
Michael : Labourer : 18 yrs
Bridget : Housemaid : 14 yrs
John : 6 yrs
Ann : 4 yrs
Margaret : 2 months
Louisa West : Greengrocer : 55 yrs
1871 Census
Charles Jacobs : Brewer’s Labourer : 47 yrs
Hannah Ford : General Servant 17 yrs
Tuesday 25th August 1885
Lad wanted as Improver in Tailoring. Business
Apply 14 Barrack Street

15 Barrack Street
1851 Census
Henry Dowsett : Inspector of Police : 38 yrs
Sarah : 30 yrs
Martha : 8 yrs
Sarah : 6 yrs
Ellen : 1 yr
George Henry : under 1 month
1871 Census
William Henry Biggs : Baker & Grocer : 35 yrs
(1881 living at 29 Surry St, Biscuit Maker; 1901 Inmate at Portsmouth Workhouse, widower, aged 64; 1911, 75 yrs, widower, former baker, patient at Portsmouth Infirmary (Asylum); died 1913).
Maria : 35 yrs
William H : 12 yrs
Emma K : 10 yrs
Harry W : 8 yrs
Archie A : 4 yrs
Edgar A : 1 yr
Catherine Vaughan : General Servant : 14 yrs
1891 Census
Alfred Derrick : Greengrocer : 85 yrs
Sarah A : 24 yrs
Samuel : 2 yrs
Grace Payne : Cook : 58 yrs
James McQueen : Lance Sgt, Inniskillins : 36 yrs
Lydia : 26 yrs
James W : 5 yrs
Wednesday 5 December 1894
Horses Carriages Dogs etc
For sale - Strong shallow cart
Apply A Derrick, 15 Barrack Street
Monday 29 June 1903
Bankruptcy Court
Alfred James Derrick of 32 Somers Road and 58 St Thomas’ street, greengrocer and coal dealer, came up for his cross examination. The unsecured liabilities were returned at £172 19s 10d, and the deficiency was fixed at £126 11s 8d. Ill health, loss on trading, and the loss in horses were attributed as the causes of his failure. In reply to Mr W F J Hunt, Deputy Official Receiver, the debtor stated that he started as a greengrocer at 15 Barrack Street about 14 years ago with £5 or £6, and for the last four years he had also carried on a coal, oil and wood store in St Thomas’ street. In January last he moved to Somers Road. debtor had been going from bad to worse, and in September last he borrowed £50 at 10% interest, and the money was still owing. The case was adjourned for a month.
1911 Census
William James Adams : Brewer’s Foreman : 38 yrs
Ginnett Ann : Assistant in General Business : 37 yrs
William George Edmund :12 yrs
Ethel May : 9 yrs
Jane : 67 yrs
Friday 22 January 1937
Arrest that cold with Jilps : Available at Brucknell, 15 Barrack Street.
Friday 15 July 1938
Lock Up garage to let, Old Portsmouth. - 5s - apply 15 Barrack Street.
16 Barrack Street
1851 Census
John Robins : Porter : 35 yrs
Sarah : 31 yrs
John : 4 yrs
Alfred : 2 yrs

13 & 13a Barrack Street
Coopers Arms
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 13 April 1844
Ann Metal, committed on the 15th of February for stealing on the 13th, one bag, a coral bead, a bank note for £5, sundry sovereigns and half-sovereigns, and other coin, the property of Mrs Elizabeth Craig, of the Cooper’s Arms Tavern, Barrack Street, the prisoner being her servant. Mr Poulden conducted the prosecution. The prisoner was undefended. Guilty. Ten months hard labour, last week solitary.
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 13 April 1844
Ann Metal, committed on the 15th of February for stealing on the 13th, one bag, a coral bead, a bank note for £5, sundry sovereigns and half sovereigns, and other coin, the property of Mrs Elizabeth Craig of the Cooper’s Arms Tavern, the prisoner being her servant. Mr Poulden conducted the prosection. The prisoner was undefended. Guilty. Ten months’ hard labour, last week solitary.
Hampshire Telegraph : Saturday 14 August 1852
Licence Transfer : David Gourley to Henry Dedman
1861 Census
Charles Calley : Sergeant, 19th Regt : 35 yrs
Isabella : 23 yrs
Jane Macaboy : Laundress : 33 yrs
James : 3 yrs
John : 2 yrs
George Shipp : Publican : 40 yrs
(Died 1876, aged 56)
Mary A : 32 yrs
Peachy : 14 yrs
Mary : 7 yrs
William Shepherd : Tailor : 75 yrs
George Speaning : Stoker : 16 yrs
Henry Phillips : Army Hospital Corpse : 30 yrs
Mary A : 22 yrs
Julia : 5 yrs
Annie : 2 yrs
Simon : 1 month
Saturday 25 November 1871
An Appeal to the Benevolent
Sir,
Robert Roberts, late sub-landlord of the Cooper’s Arms, Barrack Street, and formerly groom to the late Colonel Gordon, died in October last, and his widow died within a week after her husband’s decease. They leave a young family (five in number) unprovided for. An earnest appeal is made to the benevolent to raise a small fund to place the children out at school where they may be properly taken care of. Subscriptions for that purpose will be most gratefully received by the Rev E P Grant, Vicar of Portsmouth.
Yours truly
James Lemmon
Wednesday 18 October 1871
Birth : Roberts - On the 6th inst., at the Coopers Arms, Barrack Street, the wife of R Roberts, of a daughter.
Wednesday 8 November 1871
Death : Roberts - On the 3rd inst, at the Cooper’s Arms, Barrack street, Ellen, daughter of the late Robert and Emma Jane Roberts, aged 4 weeks.
1871 Census
“Cooper’s Arms”
Robert Roberts : Formerly Groom, now Manager : 45 yrs
Emma J : 38 yrs
Robert : Groom at Brewery : 13 yrs
Jane H : 10 yrs
John J Budd : 10 yrs
Elizabeth M Roberts : 7 yrs
Emma J : 3 yrs
Mary A Smart : General Servant : 13 yrs
George Whitley : Soldier, 77th Regt : 34 yrs
Charity : 29 yrs
Mary A Ryan : Soldier’s Wife, 82nd Regt : 19 yrs
Sarah Rimmington : 5 yrs
Mary A Medding : Soldier’s Wife, 82nd Regt : 30 yrs.
Wednesday 17 June 1874
Exciting Chase of a Highlander Along the Housetops.
On Sunday morning a somewhat singular occurrence took place in Barrack Street. It appears that a man named Michael Bennett, a Private in the 42nd Regiment (The Black Watch) , who was wounded in hist late campaign, and who, on arriving in England, get on to the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley, left the hospital on pass on Saturday, and came to Portsmouth for the purpose of burying his child. He lodged at the Cooper’s Arms public house Barrack Street, on Saturday night, and after having been in bed sometime, was disturbed about a quarter to two o’clock on Sunday morning, by a loud disturbance which was being created by a man named James Buchanan, who also lodged in the house, and who had returned home the worse for drink. He went out onto the landing, and finding that his disturber of his slumbers was a comrade, who was abusing another lodger named O’Neil, he persuaded him to be quiet and go to bed. Instead of doing so, however, Buchanan, as is alleged, took hold of Bennett and threw him down, breaking his arm. The landlady of the house at once sent the guard at the barracks gates, and a number of men were dispatched after the offender, who, finding that he was about to be taken to the guardroom, ran out of the house, and, with cat like dexterity, succeeded on climbing onto the roof. He was perused, but for some time eluded the picquet by entering the premises in the occupation of a clerk in the employ of Captain Eveleigh, and hiding in a closet. Here he was discovered by a policeman, when he again attempted to escape by the roof, but one of the men taking up a long clothes prop, threatened to knock him down if he did not surrender. This had the desired effect, the fugitive came down, was made a prisoner, and marched to the guardroom, where he was confined. Meanwhile the injured man had been conveyed to the Garrison Hospital, where he still lies in somewhat of a serious condition, his previous wounds and other circumstances tending to render the assault all the more dangerous. It is to be hoped that Colonel Sir John M’Loud will not consider it advisable to deal the case as a military offence, but that he will hand the prisoner over to the civil power.
Hampshire Telegraph : 25 August 1877
Caution to Licence Holders
The landlords of the following houses were cautioned, convictions having been recorded either against the present or former tenants. Where the record had stood two years - it was now struck out… Cooper’s Arms, Barrack Street.
Friday 22 August 1879
To Let :A two stall stable, with coach house attached
Cooper’s Arms, Barrack Street
Friday 31 October 1879
Premises to Let : Rooms to let, Furnished or Unfurnished
Cooper’s Arms, Barrack Street
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 14 February 1880
At the Borough Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs Emanuel and Lance, a private in the 108th Regiment named John Crawley, was convicted for unlawfully wounding Isabelle Swain in the bar of the Cooper’s Arms on Tuesday night, and was fines £3 6s 6d. Paid
Friday 23rd June 1882
Situations Vacant : Pianist - Apply - Cooper’s Arms, Barrack Street.

Barrack Street
“Bull’s Head”
Hampshire Advertiser : Saturday 28 August 1847
On Monday afternoon last, an inquest was held at the Three Tuns, Green Row, on the body of Elizabeth Bennett, wife of the landlord of the Bull’s Head public house in Barrack Street, who committed suicide on Saturday evening last, by cutting her throat with a razor.
The deceased had been ill for some days past, and had been attended for the same by Mr Julian Slight. The jury having been sworn, proceeded to view the body, and on their return, Mr Julian Slight, Surgeon, deposed,’ I knew the deceased, and was her medical attendant. I have been professionally attending her during the last three weeks ; first for a violent pain in the head, which was followed by nervous fever, during which she was occasionally delirious, and very low, apparently arising from an impression that she should not live. She was so weak that she could not sit up in bed. I visited her twice or three times a day.
On Saturday evening, I visited her at half past nine o’clock, and on entering her chamber, closely followed by the nurse, I was startled on seeing the deceased standing in front of the dressing table and glass at the other end of the room, with her back towards me. I immediately advanced towards her and discovered that she was in the act of inflicting a severe wound to her throat with a razor, severing the principal arteries, the windpipe, and the gullet, and from which blood was flowing copiously. I supported her around the waist, and laid her gently on the floor, in doing which she gave she gave one convulsive sigh and expired, from the effects of the wound. The deceased said, on my previous visit to her that day, that her head was very confused.
Mary Bradshaw deposed, I have been nursing the deceased the past fortnight. She was 41 years of age. I left her on Saturday evening for about three or four minutes, when I returned with Mr Slight, and discovered her in the state described by that gentleman. I then shrieked and ran out of the room. I had previously left her for the purpose of obtaining some nourishment for her, when I thought she was in a sweet sleep. The Jury returned a verdict “That the deceased destroyed herself while in s state of temporary insanity.
1861 Census
“Bulls’ Head”
John Jackson : Stone Mason : 41 yrs
Anne : 50 yrs
Rees Thomas : Inn Keeper : 41 yrs
Louisa : 44 yrs
Ellen M : 16 yrs
Esther : 14 yrs
John V : 12 yrs
George W : 10 yrs
Henry R : 6 yrs
Rees M : 3 yrs
Francis C : 1 yrs
Charles Payne : Waiter : 16 yrs
John Torpoy : Cork Cutter : 27 yrs
Ann : 29 yrs
Lalpster : 5 yrs
Alice A : 3 yrs
Ellen : 1 yr
Isaac Jeffery : Tea Dealer : 55 yrs
Jane Slater : Housekeeper : 17 yrs
Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette : Saturday 2 January 1864
Rees Thomas, landlord of the Bull’s Head public house, Barrack Street, for selling beer at 11 o’clock on Christmas morning, was fined 10s and 9s costs, which he paid.
1871 Census
“Bull’s Head”
George Whittle : Licensed Victualler : 37 yrs
Elizabeth : 36 yrs
Amelia : 11 yrs
Mary Hopkinson : Laundress : 20 yrs
Patrick McFrerney : Lance Corporal, 82 Regt : 34 yrs
Emma : Laundress : 27 yrs
Mary A Burbidge : 14 yrs.
Barrack Street
“Royal Artillery Arms”
Portsmouth Evening News : Friday 16 February 1934
Another notable decision by the Licensing Justices whose reasonable and impartial action is most commendable, was to permit the removal of the licence of the Royal Artillery Arms, Barrack Street, to the Harvest Home beer house in Copnor Road. When Barrack Street formed the principal entrance to the old Clarence Barracks the Royal Artillery Arms must have vibrated daily to the strains of martial music and ministered to tens of thousands of thirsty soldiers. But the times have changed and the Royal Artillery Arms will be found in Barrack Street no more.

Barrack Street
1841 Census
1841 Census
Houses not numbered on record
Properties separated by double spacing
Joseph Clark : Royal Navy : 51 yrs
Louisa : 45 yrs
Joseph : Cork Manufacturer : 19 yrs
Elizabeth Gregory : Servant : 18 yrs
“Bulls Head”
John Bennett : Victualler : 40 yrs
Elizabeth : 35 yrs
Jane : 65 yrs
Elizabeth Gun : Servant : 20 yrs
Grace Dark : 30 yrs
John : 8 yrs
Sarah : 5 yrs
Abraham Sims : Labourer : 45 yrs
Caroline : 30 yrs
Elizabeth Gauntlet : 70 yrs
Sophia Green : 39 yrs
Maria : 20 yrs
Sarah Wilshire : 13 yrs
Ann Kitchener : 30 yrs
Eliza : 2 yrs
Edmund : 7 months
Ann James : 40 yrs
Ann Gun : 60 yrs
“Coopers Arms”
Samuel Craig : Victualler : 44 yrs
Elizabeth : 46 yrs
Emma Mallard : Dressmaker : 16 yrs
Adolph Fisher : 9 yrs
Eliza Candy : Dressmaker : 30 yrs
Ann : 8 yrs
Henry : 6 yrs
Mary : 2 months
Mary Hamilton : Washerwoman : 45 yrs
Eliza : 11 yrs
Livi : 8 yrs
James : 5 yrs
Eliza Riley : Dressmaker : 30 yrs
Thomas : 2 yrs
Maria Nowles : 15 yrs
William Crags : 40 yrs
Lydia : 39 yrs
Ann : 10 yrs
Charles : 4 yrs
Mary : 3 months
James Watts : Royal Marine : 31 yrs
Ann : 27 yrs
Charles : 5 yrs
Frederick : 3 yrs
John Rindley : Soldier : 40 yrs
Hannah : 34 yrs
Katherine : 13 yrs
Letitia : 10 yrs
William : 6 yrs
James Hallard : Brewer : 52 yrs
Margaret : 44 yrs
Margaret ; 23 yrs
John : Printer : 20 yrs
William : 8 yrs
George : 5 yrs
Charles : 4 yrs
Mary Dowing : Servant : 15 yrs
James Webb : Brewer : 60 yrs
Sarah : 50 yrs
Henry : 20 yrs
William : Carpenter : 18 yrs
Elizabeth Mitton : Servant : 15 yrs
Maria Martin : Shop Keeper : 50 yrs
Eliza : 25 yrs
James : Engraver : 20 yrs
Sarah : 15 yrs
Mary Roberts : 100 yrs
Mary Raby : 63 yrs
Robert West : Grocer : 40 yrs
Louisa : 30 yrs
George Foster : Labourer
Sarah : 50 yrs
Joseph : 13 yrs
William A Brown : Boot Maker : 40 yrs
Aaa may : 70 yrs
Patrick Dugan : Tailor : 55 yrs
Julia : 53 yrs
Clarissa : 28 yrs
Emma : 27 yrs
Ann : 22 yrs
Julia Bowers : 11 yrs
Abel Smith : Soldier : 40 yrs
Catherine : 40 yrs
Abel : 18 yrs
Jeremiah : Soldier : 16 yrs
Joseph : 14 yrs
Henry : 11 yrs
Robert Baker : Cordwainer : 62 yrs
Elizabeth : 56 yrs
Sophia : 21 yrs
Elizabeth : 19 yrs
Thomas Hobbins : 11 yrs
John Galpon : Cooper : 30 yrs
Charlotte : 30 yrs
William : 8 yrs
John : 5 yrs
Henry : 4 yrs
Amelia : 10 months
Richard Dubber : Labourer : 59 yrs
Elizabeth : 18 yrs
John : 14 yrs
“Portsmouth Arms”
John Barnably : Publican : 50 yrs
Frances : 35 yrs
Thomas Duff : 30 yrs
Sarah : 30 yrs
KEPPEL ROW HERE
Barrack Street 1871
1871 Census
No House Numbers
George Green : Cellarman : 50 yrs
Mary A : 46 yrs
Eliza : Dressmaker, no work : 20 yrs
Frederick : Printer & Compositor : 18 yrs
George : : Pupil Teacher : 16 yrs
William : 14 yrs
Richard : 8 yrs
Henry : 4 yrs
Walter : 1 month
Richard Crabb : Brewer’s labourer : 42 yrs
Ann : Dressmaker : 35 yrs
George R Spearing : Brewer’s Labourer : 27 yrs.