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What is “Grogging”?
I have come across the term ‘Grogging’ a few times and thought I would note down an article from the National Guardian in 1890, that tells us what grogging is and why Inland Revenue wanted it to stop. In connection with the case above referred to by “A Victim” it has been stated that this […]
Glasgow Raid on Two Shebeens – National Guardian 1890
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Action as to the Sale of a Glasgow Public-House
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Action for the Return of Brewers’ Mirror
In the National Guardian in 1889, there is an article in December at a small debt Court against Daniel Campbell for a mirror that was owned by the brewers James Aitken & Co. An action was heard in the Greenock small Debt Court on Thursday before Sheriff Begg – in which Messrs James Aitken & […]
George Street Spirit Vaults
94 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RF This pub was purchased by Mr A M Muir of 97& 99 Trongate in 1889, who renovated and renamed the pub the Portland Bar. A number of gentlemen met, on Mr Muir’s invitation, to partake of cake and wine. Ex-Deacon convener Warren presided and those invited included ex-Bailie Shaw, […]