The main picture shows the pub around 1895, the Prince Rupert was rebuilt not long after. The new building survived until August 1932 when it was demolished to make way for road widening and the building of Electricity House. Rupert Street and the pub were named to commemorate Prince Rupert; who, in July 1643 during the civil war, captured Bristol for the Crown, only to surrender it back to Lord Fairfax and the parliamentarians in September 1645.
CENSUS 1871.
Henry Mills 36, head married, beer retailer, Bristol
Mary Jane Mills 30, wife married, Bristol
CENSUS 1881.
Octavius Counsell 36, head married, publican, Stone Allerton Somerset
Sarah Ann Counsell 26, wife married, Bristol
Nellie Counsell 3 months, daughter, Bristol
CENSUS 1891.
Octavius Counsell 46, head married, licensed victualler, Somerset Stone Allerton
Sarah Counsell 36, wife married, Bristol St.Philip’s
Nellie Counsell 10, daughter scholar, Bristol St.John’s
Kate Counsell 6, daughter scholar, Bristol St.John’s
CENSUS 1901.
Sarah Counsell 47, head widow, licensed victualler, Bristol
Nelly Counsell 20, daughter single, Bristol
Kate Counsell 16, daughter single, Bristol