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This page shows the history of The New Inn over the years.
The New Inn was first mentioned as a Public House/Coaching Inn in the 1871 census for Goonhavern. Mr William Grubb was the Publican then and from our records William and his wife Mary ran the Inn from 1866 to 7th March 1878 when they then emigrated to Australia. William Grubb also ran a Stagecoach from the Inn, and had a stable in the front of the Inn where horses etc could be housed.
In 1881 and 1883 Walter & Eliza Chirgwin were the owners. In 1889 new landlord was Walter Prout. By 1891 the new landlord was Felix & Kathleen Bragg. From 1893 through to 1901 John & Sophia Powell were lanlords. During 1910 and 1911 new landlords were Arthur & Sophia Bircham. In 1914 John Edward & Elizabeth Alma Westcott were the landlords. By 1939 Mr & Mrs Percy Westcott ran the pub (wife ran the pub) as well as the Blacksmiths Forge (husband ran the Forge) opposite.
There have been a number of landlords over the past 140 plus years but Mr & Mrs John (Jack) Eslick must have been one of the longest tenants (Devenish Brewery) with over 30 years’ service ending in the late 1960’s when they retired.
Then in the 70’s & 80’s Danny & Maggie O’Leary were landlords. Afterwards there was a spell of short tenancies into the 2000’s. The last tenant before the major renovation was Gary McNaughton who ran the Inn for many years before it closed in June 2013.
After a major refurbishment the New Inn re-opened on August Bank Holiday 2013, with Park Leisure in charge trading as “Oyster Bay” to complement their luxury home development in the village.
The New Inn – Before 1900 -Note the front entrance to the pub in the front wall and an entrance in the front of the cottage at the side of the pub. All one building.
The New Inn – Circa 1905
The New Inn – Circa 1920 – The Circus is in town.
Locals outside The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 1940’s
Locals outside The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 1940’s
Landlord John Rickless Eslick behind the bar of The New Inn in 1945
The New Inn – Circa 1950’s
Landlord John Eslick & Irene Eslick – Circa 1950’s
Mrs Irene Eslick (Landlady) & John (Jack) Rickless Eslick (Landlord) of The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 1950’s
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn – Circa 1950’s
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn – Circa 1950’s
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn – Circa 1950’s
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn – Circa 1950’s
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn 28th November 1959
Four Burrow Hunt at The New Inn 28th November 1959
Cornerways & The New Inn at the Crossroads – Circa 1960’s
The New Inn Staff – 1960’s
The New Inn Staff 1960’s
The New Inn Goonhavern – A Hunt Meeting – Circa 1970
The New Inn Goonhavern – A Hunt Meeting – Circa 1970
The New Inn Goonhavern -Circa 1998
The New Inn Staff – 1981
The New Inn Goonhavern – August 1993
The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 1998
The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 1998
The New Inn Goonhavern – Aug 2008
The New Inn Goonhavern Play Area – Aug 2008
The New Inn – Oct 2008
The New Inn, Goonhavern in the Snow Feb 2009
The New Inn Goonhavern – 2009
The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – Circa 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – July 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – June 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – June 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – June 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – July 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn following renovations 23 Aug 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – July 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – Christmas 2013
The New Inn Goonhavern – April 2014
The New Inn Goonhavern – 2014
The New Inn Goonhavern – April 2014
4 thoughts on “The New Inn”
Hi
John Edward Westcott who (with his wife Alma),was landlord of the New Inn was one of my great grandfathers. He died in 1921.
I have a photo of him as a Colour Seargeant in the Grenadier Guards. The family came to Perranporth to work in the munitions works after his army days were up.
His son Percy who later ran the pub and the blacksmiths was of course my great uncle, but sadly I don’t have any images of him.
John Edward and Alma had a daughter Dorothy Aileen who died in Truro Hosptal from tetanus after falling off her bike riding fron Goonhavern to Perranporth. It wa only a minor cut. They’re all buried at Perranzabuloe of course.
Best wishes
Thank you Tony for the update, I did not know about Percy’s parents running the New Inn, I don’t think I have seen any “Westcott” photos from here, perhaps one will come to light, our archive is growing daily, and there must be a relative still in the area. Always hoping.
I know this is a long shot as these postings were 5 years ago. John Edward Westcott was my Great, Great Grandfather. Alma his daughter ( born in the tower of London ) was my great Grandmother she married my Great Grandfather Charles Stokes. I still live in Cornwall and have traced the Wescotts back to the late 1700s. Any more information is always appreciated and photos particulary welcome.
Hi
John Edward Westcott who (with his wife Alma),was landlord of the New Inn was one of my great grandfathers. He died in 1921.
I have a photo of him as a Colour Seargeant in the Grenadier Guards. The family came to Perranporth to work in the munitions works after his army days were up.
His son Percy who later ran the pub and the blacksmiths was of course my great uncle, but sadly I don’t have any images of him.
John Edward and Alma had a daughter Dorothy Aileen who died in Truro Hosptal from tetanus after falling off her bike riding fron Goonhavern to Perranporth. It wa only a minor cut. They’re all buried at Perranzabuloe of course.
Best wishes
Tony wherry
Thank you Tony for the update, I did not know about Percy’s parents running the New Inn, I don’t think I have seen any “Westcott” photos from here, perhaps one will come to light, our archive is growing daily, and there must be a relative still in the area. Always hoping.
Hi Derek
Have been away on holiday and only just rechecked your site.
Would you be interested in the photo of John Edward Westcott and his wife I have?
If so, can you please let me know how to get it to you or upload it????
Many thanks
Best wishes
Tomy Wherry
Hi Tony,
I know this is a long shot as these postings were 5 years ago. John Edward Westcott was my Great, Great Grandfather. Alma his daughter ( born in the tower of London ) was my great Grandmother she married my Great Grandfather Charles Stokes. I still live in Cornwall and have traced the Wescotts back to the late 1700s. Any more information is always appreciated and photos particulary welcome.
Regards
Mark Stokes