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Umpire Hotel Bramal Lane


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Found this mentioned briefly in 1855 in Newspaper Article. Don't have exact address. Might this be earlier name for Cricketers Arms?

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No, two different establishments. In August 1855 they were competing for a spirits licence. John Hawley of the Cricketers Arms, Bramall Lane had glowing testimonies from several cricket clubs and upstanding local residents, and was a cricket player himself. William Ellison of the Umpire Hotel, New George Street (now Boston Street) won however, largely because he was generally an umpire at matches and that trumped being a player.

Maps showing both pubs:

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