A lovely picture of a pub that is no more. Does anyone know in which year the present pub was built in its place? It was owned, far as I can tell, not by a brewery, but by the local Drainage Board.
I would like to hear more about this pub. My 2nd-great-grandmother’s sister and husband ran a public house in Surfleet and I’m trying to learn more about it/them, could this be it? On census records it is referred to as “Reservoir Ship Inn” “Ship Inn” “Ship Inn Surfleet Reservoir.” There were lock gates nearby in the river. Description in family history document: “lived on River Road near a tide lock under a bridge. By their home they kept a public house…” This was from 1881-1911.
Thanks for message. Hopefully we will be able to help. We you share the family history and I will make into a post to reach a larger audience
Regards
Geoff
Yes and thank you! My 2nd-great-grandmother was Lettie Munro. Her sister Mary Ann Munro (1841-1927) was married to William Wingad (1838-1900). They show up in the village of Surfleet in the 1881 census and that holds until the 1911 census. 1881 census: “Reservoir Ship Inn.” 1891 “Reservoir Road/Street” and occupation of William Wingad is listed as Inn Keeper. 1901 census “The Reservoir [Road]” “Public House Ship Inn”. In William Wingad’s will: “William of the “Ship” inn Surfleet Reservoir Lincolnshire. licensed-victualler died 5 January 1900.”
Yes Tessa, This is the place your looking for. it was purchased by the draining board mid-late 1800’s when the Present Sluice Gates were under construction. I frequented this pub (the old pub) before it was demolished around 20 years ago and the new Ship was Erected on the Site. I assume, while the workforce were engaged building the sluice gates nearby, they frequented this pub. perhaps had something to do with why the Drainage Board purchased it around that time. Steve Morley. Happy day’s Tessa. (of course, as it’s a year or two old, your Enquiry, you probably are aware of the old Ships History now?) if not. hope this helps.
My Grandfather was listed as Gordon Esme Wingad and was raised at the Ship. His grandmother was Mary Ann Wingad who was a widow and publican in 1901 when he was living there with her and her two daughters. Later my Grandfathers name changed to Buck and on a later census the man I suppose was his father lived there with Mary Ann and his other children.
My name is Peter Joseph Wingad, and one of my near relatives is researching the ancestry of the Wingad family.
There is no doubt that my ancesters originated in this part of Lincolnshire.
There are definate contacts with the Sleaford/&Grantham area (also including Helpringham) One of my ancesters ran a gentleman’s outfitters shop in Lincoln.I would be prepared to communicate with anyone who has a legitimate interest in the Wingad family. I have recently visited the new Ship Inn at Surfleet, but, of course, it is likely that my interest relates to the original Ship Inn.
Although my relative married into the Wingad family, I would be interested in collaborating. Feel free to reach out. I’m not entirely sure if my contact information will be shared from the fields I fill out with my comment, so let me know if I need to include that in a comment.
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A lovely picture of a pub that is no more. Does anyone know in which year the present pub was built in its place? It was owned, far as I can tell, not by a brewery, but by the local Drainage Board.
Thanks for input. Would it Be Welland & Deeping IDB?
If yes I can try and find out more. Regards Geoff
I would like to hear more about this pub. My 2nd-great-grandmother’s sister and husband ran a public house in Surfleet and I’m trying to learn more about it/them, could this be it? On census records it is referred to as “Reservoir Ship Inn” “Ship Inn” “Ship Inn Surfleet Reservoir.” There were lock gates nearby in the river. Description in family history document: “lived on River Road near a tide lock under a bridge. By their home they kept a public house…” This was from 1881-1911.
Thanks for message. Hopefully we will be able to help. We you share the family history and I will make into a post to reach a larger audience
Regards
Geoff
Yes and thank you! My 2nd-great-grandmother was Lettie Munro. Her sister Mary Ann Munro (1841-1927) was married to William Wingad (1838-1900). They show up in the village of Surfleet in the 1881 census and that holds until the 1911 census. 1881 census: “Reservoir Ship Inn.” 1891 “Reservoir Road/Street” and occupation of William Wingad is listed as Inn Keeper. 1901 census “The Reservoir [Road]” “Public House Ship Inn”. In William Wingad’s will: “William of the “Ship” inn Surfleet Reservoir Lincolnshire. licensed-victualler died 5 January 1900.”
Yes Tessa, This is the place your looking for. it was purchased by the draining board mid-late 1800’s when the Present Sluice Gates were under construction. I frequented this pub (the old pub) before it was demolished around 20 years ago and the new Ship was Erected on the Site. I assume, while the workforce were engaged building the sluice gates nearby, they frequented this pub. perhaps had something to do with why the Drainage Board purchased it around that time. Steve Morley. Happy day’s Tessa. (of course, as it’s a year or two old, your Enquiry, you probably are aware of the old Ships History now?) if not. hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing memories. Regards Geoff
My Grandfather was listed as Gordon Esme Wingad and was raised at the Ship. His grandmother was Mary Ann Wingad who was a widow and publican in 1901 when he was living there with her and her two daughters. Later my Grandfathers name changed to Buck and on a later census the man I suppose was his father lived there with Mary Ann and his other children.
Thanks for memories. Geoff
Fascinating! Thank you for the information, Suzanne, that confirms this inn in the photo is where the Wingad family lived.
My name is Peter Joseph Wingad, and one of my near relatives is researching the ancestry of the Wingad family.
There is no doubt that my ancesters originated in this part of Lincolnshire.
There are definate contacts with the Sleaford/&Grantham area (also including Helpringham) One of my ancesters ran a gentleman’s outfitters shop in Lincoln.I would be prepared to communicate with anyone who has a legitimate interest in the Wingad family. I have recently visited the new Ship Inn at Surfleet, but, of course, it is likely that my interest relates to the original Ship Inn.
Peter,
Although my relative married into the Wingad family, I would be interested in collaborating. Feel free to reach out. I’m not entirely sure if my contact information will be shared from the fields I fill out with my comment, so let me know if I need to include that in a comment.