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An inquest was held at Bourne on the 31st ult. by
Samuel Edwards, Gent., coroner, on the body of John Shepherd, of Thurlby,
who on the Sunday preceding was found in one of the stables of the Nag's
Head public house hanging by the neck and quite dead. It was proved that
he had at several periods of his life been of unsound mind. Verdict -
"hanged himself in a fit of insanity". - news item from the Stamford
Mercury, Friday 10th September 1830. NAG'S
HEAD INN, BOURNE
JOHN DAWSON begs to return his sincere thanks to those friends who have so
kindly patronised him since he entered upon the above inn and informs them
that he ha declined the same in favour of his brother-in-law, Mr Edward
Briggs, who he has pleasure in recommending to their notice.
EDWIN BRIGGS, on entering upon the above inn, respectfully assures his
friends that no endeavour on his part shall be wanting to afford them the
best accommodation. He also begs to assure Jobbers that he possesses every
facility for their convenience as regards themselves and their Droves.
- public notice from the Stamford Mercury, Friday 28th October 1842.
The annual pigeon shooting for a silver cup will take place at the
Nag's Head Inn, Bourne, on Wednesday the 16th November, when a number of
other matches will also be decided. Mr Briggs having just entered upon the
above inn, intends having his opening dinner on the same day when he
respectfully solicits the favour of the company of friends. The first bird
to fly at 10 o'clock and the dinner to be on the table at 4. Tickets 5s.
each, including a pint of wine, may be had at the bar. - public notice
from the Stamford Mercury, Friday 4th November 1842.
NAG'S HEAD INN, BOURNE
Edwin Briggs begs respectfully to inform his patrons and friends that, in
compliance with a very general request, he has made arrangements for a
BALL to be held in his spacious room on Wednesday the 17th inst. A
committee of six gentlemen have kindly undertaken to engage a suitable
band, attend in the ballroom and make every other arrangement. Tickets 4s.
each, including tea and music. - public notice from the Stamford
Mercury, Friday 5th January 1844.
ANNUAL PIGEON SHOOTING - NAG'S HEAD INN, BOURNE
Edwin Briggs respectfully informs his sporting friends and the public
generally that the above shooting for a SILVER CUP will take place on
Wednesday the 26th of November instant, when the honour of their company
will be esteemed. The first bird will fly at 10 o'clock. Dinner on the
table at ½ past 4. Tickets, 3s. each,
to be had at the bar of the above inn. - public notice from the
Stamford Mercury, Friday 14th November 1845. SUDDEN DEATH: On Thursday evening, the 12th inst., Mr
John Thornton, a respected inhabitant of Bourne, died rather suddenly. He
certainly had been very ill about Christmas time but up to the Tuesday
before his death he was about his usual business; upon that day he was
taken seriously ill and died, as stated above, on Thursday. Deceased for
several years occupied the Bull Hotel and when that place was sold by the
Marquess of Exeter, he took the Nag's Head Inn, which latter place he
occupied at his death. Mr Thornton was very much respected by everybody in
the town and neighbourhood and will be greatly missed by many people.
- news item from the Grantham Journal, Saturday 20th March 1880. |
