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SOHAM PARISH
Genealogy and Local History, East Cambridgeshire.

Public Houses and Beer Houses
in the parish of Soham.

The following was written by a Sohamite in 1907 and published on March 18th 1907 in the Cambridgeshire Times
by Mr. E. Smith of Soham.
The words in bold text are the names of public houses existing in 1907.

A traveller walking into Soham via Ely would be able to see near to the road side a "Windmill" whose "Sales" are never started or in anyway whatever affected by the weather.
A little further on he would be able to enter into a well earned "Travellers Rest" or even go into the "Holmes" of some people.
Should he be in quest of hunting adventures he might call at the "Sportmans Arms" and if desirable the landlord could conduct him to the lair of the "Red Lion" or "The Tiger" also show him "The Fox in the Wood" or the "White Hart" which lurks near the "Fountain".
After which if so disposed he could step into the "Bushel & Strike" the "Black Horse" which is just opposite, afterwards he could see the "Gardeners Inn" and ask for the use of a lawn mower to cut off the "Saracens Head".
There is not the slightest occasion for any Sohamite to go to London to see His Most Gracious Majesty as the "Kings Head" is always at Soham and of the court jewels the "Crown" can be seen here at any time.
Nor is it needful for all hop pickers to travel to Kent, as in Clay Street there is a "Hop Vine" that flourishes all the year.
In time of direst agricultural depression we can always boast of the "Jolly Farmers", amongst our marvels are "The Ship" which never moves, and the "Cherry Tree" whose produce is a variety of liquids.
Then the "Carpenters Arms" which are harmless if never used and what is more natural that near the watermill should be the "Waggon & Horses".
We only have one "Angel", although our ardent saviours would declare there are others in the town.
In conclusion it can be safely stated that these "Signs" do not in anyway testify that Sohamites are "Republicans" but on the contrary are most "Loyal Subjects".

Licences granted for the Soham parish in 1900.
Granted at the Brewster Sessions of the Newmarket (Cambs) Justices held August 22nd 1900.

This is an on going project, and is far from complete with over 70 names of Beer Houses & Public Houses to research going back in time, the following is just a glance at a few, if you have any information you would like to share about past landlords or the pubs themselves, or your remembrances or stories you have heard or even photos that you would like to share with us, we would love to hear from you.

The Fountain Inn.
Situated on the junction of Churchgate Street and Fountain Lane.
Still trading.

The Crown Commercial Hotel.
Situated on the corner of Churchgate Street and the Market Place in Market Street.
No longer trading.

The White Hart Inn.
Situated on the corner of White Hart Lane and Churchgate Street.
No longer trading.

The Red Lion Inn.
Situated on the corner of Red Lion Square and the High Street.
Still trading.

The Angel Inn.
Situated in Station Road at the bottom of Fountain Lane.
No longer trading.

The George and Dragon Tavern.
Situated in the High Street, it is thought to have been completely demolished with the present building housing the butchers shop occupying the site.
No longer trading.

The Ship Public House.
Situated in Bridge Street next to the Soham river and stone bridge.
Still trading.

The Station Hotel.
Situated at the bottom of Station Road and Clay Street on Mereside.
No longer trading.

Soham Cemetery Inscriptions.

This Record of the Monumental Inscriptions at the Fordham Road Cemetery, Soham, was made by Tim and Julie Webb of Soham between 2004 and 2010 as time permitted. This electronic version comprises the full text of the transcript, with the addition of photographs of the graves as well as purchase and burial details taken from the original purchase and burial registers.

Safe for all ages.

Quakers of Cambridgeshire
and the Isle of Ely.

This is a very interesting book that we have extracted the Cambridgeshire part from, the full title of the book is, A Collection of the Sufferings of the People called Quakers, and was published in 1753, but gives accounts as far back as 1653, has many names from this area and details of what became of them including their punishments because of their Faith, is an absolutely fascinating read.

Cambridgeshire and
Huntingdonshire Leaders.

A great resource for anyone with interest in the political and social history of both Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire

Cures for Beasts.

This is a little handwritten book dated 1817 in our possession, that once belonged to a local Live Stock Farmer, it is unique and is a book of recipes of old fashioned Cures for all manner of disorders in Cattle, Sheep and Horses, you can read how they cured these things with local ingredients, some sound pretty hair raising. Only available from us.

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