VICTORIA James Street

George Bayley took over the tenancy of the Victoria from his brother Edward on the 9th May 1945, the annual rent was £40, George also paid £140 for fixtures and fittings, and £9.10.0. owed to the brewery by his brother for dilapidations. Based on improvements carried out, the rent was increased to £55 per annum in September 1953. The landlords were The Bristol United Breweries Limited. The Victoria is still trading.


INVENTORY of fixtures, fittings, trade furniture and trade utensils etc. at the Victoria, James Street, Mina Road, Bristol. 3rd May 1945.

Bar.
Mahogany top counter as fixed with return end, shelves, drawers, door, flap and extra stand
Washup and drainer
Stand on counter for glasses
Beer horse for 4 barrels with draining board fixed
1 cork drawer fixed to county
1 copper funnel
6 brass taps
8 stools
1 smoking armchair
seating as fixed
2 small oblong tables
1 eight day clock
Curtains to casks on beer horse
3 brass gas bars in windows
2 electric light fittings and globes
1 gas fire

Smoke Room.
Seating as fixed
1 crossed legged table
1 dart board
1 wooden form
1 electric light fixture with extension to dart board
1 electric light fixture in lavatory

Private Bar.
Counter as fixed with door, flap and shelves
Fixed seating
1 pewter washup and drainer with water tap
shelving behind counter
Set of shelves as fixed with 2 mirrored panels
2 ware wine kegs “port” and “sherry”
1 national cash register No.972672/348
8 stools
3 round top tables
1 smoking armchair
1 brass gas bar in window
Small beer horse under stairs
2 electric light fixtures and globes
4 electric lights in windows of bars
1 electric light in lavatory
6 electric fixtures in other parts of house
The linoleum in bars is of little or no value

Outside.
The wooden structure used as store for bottled goods
Neon sign fixture



I hereby declare that I have paid the sum of £140 in respect of the above items which I undertake to maintain in good conditiion. On the termination of my tenancy I will transfer them to my successor at a fair price not exceeding the said £140 plus any necessary additions, less shortages and depreciation. In case of disagreement I agree to abide by the decision of a valuer acting for both parties who shall be chosen from three reputable valuers named by The Bristol United Breweries Limited.