Descriptions of the Navigation Inn in the Wadkin archives include details of the (now) gardens of the Navigation acting as a second Wharf for the canal and the stables being used for the canal boat horses and ‘navvies’.
1844 - 1872?
Mr J Shipman
After his death his widow, Hannah Shipman, continued – at some point she was joined by their son, Charles Shipman (perhaps around 1864). They were predominantly farmers. Listings refer to Hannah and Charles Shipman at least until 1872.
1873
WY Spriggs
(referenced here in March 1873; no precise detail)
1877
Mr John Glover
(referenced here in September 1877; no precise detail)
1879
Mr Richardson
(referenced here in January 1879; no precise detail)
1879
Mr Lamb
(referenced here in October 1879; no precise detail)
1884
Mr George Lamb
dies at The Navigation – 28th July 1884
1885 - 1904
Mrs Sarah Lamb
1903
Mr Harry & Mrs Sarah Parnham
(see The Plough) – seem to be living at The Navigation (Wadkin archive) although not as licensees
1904
Sarah Lamb, Oliver Ginnever
transfer of licence from Sarah Lamb to Oliver Ginnever (August 1904)
1905
John William Oates
temporary transfer of licence to John William Oates (January 1905); full transfer from Oliver Ginnever to John Oates (March 1905)
1907
Rigley, Oates, Freeborough
transfer of licence from John Oates to John Thomas Freeborough (March 1907) and then to William Rigley (August 1907)
1908
Alfred Walker
Following death Of William Rigley, temporary transfer of licence to Alfred Walker (January 1908) NB. Rigley sometimes spelt as Wrigley.
1910
Mr Walker
1911
Mr Spencer, Mr John Thomas Rowbotham
(census)
1912
ceased as a public house
1920
Mrs Cart
bought by Mrs Cart for £300 and renamed, ‘Bridge View’.
W0336a Plough & Navigation Inns – Pickering family