The George Inn: Change of Management

June 1812

GEORGE INN, DESBOROUGH, Northamptonshire.

JOHN ILIFFE having declined the Business of an INNKEEPER, &c. begs to return his grateful Acknowledgements to his Friends and the Public, for the liberal Support afforded him for several Years past, and begs to inform them he has declined the above Business in Favour of Mr. JOHN ATKINS, late of WELTON, in this County, whom he recommends to their Countenance and Support.
Desborough, 24th June, 1812


JOHN ATKINS begs Leave to inform his Friends and the Public in general, That he has taken and entered upon the GEORGE INN, in DESBOROUGH, where he intends carrying on the Business of an INNKEEPER, &c. and assures his Friends and the Public in general, that nothing shall be wanting on his Part to merit their Countenance and Support.
Desborough, 24th June, 1812

 Northampton Mercury, Saturday 27 June 1812

Notes:

The John Iliffe referred to may be:

  • John Iliffe (1765-1842), born and died in Desborough, or
  • John Iliffe (1763- ), born in Bascot, Warwickshire, married Mary Morris of Desborough.