The History of The Plough Pub, Wendlebury (Oxfordshire)

The Plough pub was situated on Oxford Road in Wendlebury, and is now a private residence. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find out exactly when the building was constructed, but I have been able to ascertain that it was first issued with a license to be used as a public house in 1735. It may have comprised of ordinary dwellings prior to that date. 

Some former 18th century landlords included:

George Coggins
James Munday
Edward Lapper
John Thornton
Peter Pettitt
Edmund Wheeler
John Kirtland
John Buckle

The pub was routinely used for inquests, as were many village pubs in days gone by; in 1863, one was held at The Plough concerning the sudden death of 74 year old widow named Martha Holton. The jury returned a verdict of 'death by the visitation of God' (natural causes).

In May 1875, four labourers called Benjamin Cox, George Parker, Thomas Reade and William Holton were charged with being in The Plough during prohibited hours (Sunday morning on 18th April). All four pleaded guilty, as did the then landlord, Mr James Munday. As they'd never been in trouble previously, they were each ordered to pay 4s 6d.

On 18th June 1886, the annual 'Wendlebury Feast' was held in the village, and included a dance in front of The Plough.

In 1888, an elderly unnamed man was thrown from his horse-drawn vehicle on the road between Wendlebury and Weston-on-the-Green. A carrier returning from Oxford Market managed to catch the loose horse, and took the man to The Plough, where the landlady attended to his injuries.

The picture below is the only one which came up when I typed in the address, so I hope it's the right place! (Courtesy of Wikipedia).

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