Wolverhampton pub history index
Often considered to be in Gough Street, but the correct address( as given in various censuses) was 19 Little Park Street. *
Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
Residents at this address.
In 1901 the publican was William Owen, a former professional footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanders and Everton. *
In 1901 census at 19, Little Park Street
William Owen, Publican, aged 29 and born in Wolverhampton
Ellen Owen, Wife, aged 33 and born in Sedgley
Emma J Owen, Daughter aged 4 and born in Wolverhampton
Ruth Hadley, Servant, aged 18 and born in Wolverhampton
In 1911 the publican was Ellen Owen, his widow. *
In 1911 census at Three Crowns, 19 Little Park Street, Wolverhampton
Ellen Owen, Inn Keeper (publican), Widow, aged 45 and born in Lanesfield, near Bilston
Margaret Payton. Sister, Assistant, aged 27 and born in Bilston
Emma Jane Owen, Niece, Assistant, aged 14 and born in Wolverhampton
In 1916, Martin Rooney married Margaret Payton, in Wolverhampton.
In 1921 the pub, described in the census as a ”beer house” was Margaret Mooney, the sister of Ellen Owen (nee Payton)
Also recorded was Margaret’s husband Martin Mooney, described as a bar assistant. *
In 1921 census at 19, Little Park Street, Wolverhampton
Martin Mooney, Head, Bar Assistant, Banks Brewery, aged 48 years and born in Walsall, Staffordshire
Margaret Mooney, Wife, Beer Housekeeper, Banks Brewery, aged 39 years 10 months and born in Bilston, Staffordshire
James Norman Mooney, Son, aged 3 years 11 months and born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
John Mooney, Son, aged 2 years 1 month and born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Margaret Mooney died in 1933 and Martin Mooney became the publican. Although named Martin he was always known as “Mick” and the pub was generally known as “Mickey Mooney’s” *
In 1939 at 4 Gough street, Wolverhampton
Martin Mooney, Tenant of Public House, born 27 Oct 1877
James Norman Mooney, Electro Dipper, born 04 Aug 1916
John Mooney, Universal Miller, born 29 Apr 1919
George Mooney, Driller, born 05 Dec 1921
Margaret Griffiths, Housekeeper, born 04 Nov 1892
Martin Mooney was my grandfather and my father James (known as “Young Mick”) was, I believe, born there. Martin ran the pub, I believe, until it closed (perhaps in the 1950s but I do not know exactly when.) *
1940/Martin Mooney, Three Crowns, 19 Little Park Street/../Kellys Directory
* Provided By Michael Mooney