The Stroud licences stated on March 5th 1926 that there were “five pubs within a distance of 177 yards. The Masons Arms was a bona fide working class house which was doing a considerable trade.”
Gloucester Journal, Saturday 26th June 1926 -County Compensation Authority: The principal meeting of the Compensation Authority for the County of Gloucester was held at the Shire Hall, Gloucester, on Thursday, when Sir Francis Hyett presided, the purpose being to confirm or otherwise the reference by licensing justices of certain premises for compensation under the Licensing (Consolidation) Act. 1910, and to renew or refuse the licenses accordingly.
The licence of the Masons Arms Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud, a beerhouse, was refused for renewal and referred for compensation. Mr Heelas appeared for the Stroud justices and Mr. Wellington, the owners, Messrs Godsell & Sons and the licensee Sidney Rolling Hancock.
Licensing Details:
Owner in 1891: Samuel Davis and his wife (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £17.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse
Owner in 1903: Godsell & Sons, Salmon Springs Brewery, Stroud
Rateable value in 1903: £18.10s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse
Closing time in 1903: 11pm
Landlords at the Masons Arms include:
1891 Samuel Davis
1901 J. Haywood
1903 Jesse Harold Isaacke
1926 Sidney Rolling Hancock
