Potter: Price /Cx/ Bristol
James Bond
James Bond was born in Rose Ash, North Devon, in 1832, son of Edmund and Elizabeth, baptised in Rose Ash on 12 February 1832. He married Louisa Jane Tripp, of Huish Champflower, Somerset, on 26 July 1857 at St. George, Brandon Hill, Bristol. James and Louisa had two sons, Frederick James Bond, born 1858 and baptised at St. Philip and Jacob on 26 December, and Albert Edward Ernest Bond, born 15 February 1870, baptised 13 March at the same church. Unfortunately Albert had died by that summer. In 1861 James was a grocer and an assistant brewer living at 7 York Buildings, Westbury upon Trym.
Howard Tripp
Howard Tripp was Louisa's younger brother, born in Huish Champflower in 1836, son of Robert and Jane, baptised 25 September 1836. He entered partnership with James Bond at the founding of the new brewery that bordered Redcross Street and Lawford Street, at the turn of 1871-1872.
The partnership between James Bond and Howard Tripp was dissolved by mutual consent on 13 August 1874, and the brewery continued under James Bond. Members of the Tripp family, however, were still employed in the running off the brewery.
Frederick J. Bond took over the running of the brewery at the retirement of his father, in October 1890 and the brewery became a limited company "Bond's (Bristol) Brewery Limited" after being run as Bond and Son's for the previous four years. He married Florence Eugenie Wood at St. Paul, Clifton, on 15 June 1882. He was in a position as manager of the brewery company for the term of 5 years after its formation.When Michael Clune took over the brewery Frederick settled to his farming interests.
Frederick J. Bond of Court Moat, Stone, Falfield, formerly of Hall Farm, Stone, died from the effects of being thrown from his horse in a hunting accident on Saturday 28 February 1925 aged 66. He was a close friend of cricketers E. M. and W. G. Grace.
Michael Clune
Michael Clune was born in 1842 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. His father was also Michael Clune.
Michael married Isabella Mortimer at St. James, Bristol on 19 November1866 aged 24.
At the licensing session prior to 27 March 1867 Michael Clune took the license of the Greyhound, Stone Bridge, No. 6 Quay Street, formerly run by George Mortimer, Isabella's father. Old George died at the Greyhound on 16 April 1867 aged 69.
They had an infant son, William Mortimer Clune, who died 26 July 1869 at the Greyhound, aged 16 days.
In the 1871 census the couple were still at the Greyhound, they had daughters Florence Isabella, aged 3 and Amy A. aged 5 months. They were at the Greyhound until at least 1872. By 1879 the Clunes were living at Virginia Villa, 107 Ashley Road, by 1880 they had a house at 4 Rosemont, Nine Tree Hill. They were still at Ashley Road, however, in the 1881 census. They had added daughters Winifred M., then aged 7; Ada E., aged 5; son Gilbert Mortimer, aged 4 and William G. M. aged 3. By 1891, still in the Wine Merchant business, they had moved to 9 West Park, Westbury upon Trym, and added another son Francis, aged 7.
Michael was in partnership with John Mortimer, (who was originally an agent for Wiveliscombe Brewery), trading at Rupert Hall, St. John's Bridge from at least 1886, this lasted until 1889 but Michael continued trading as Mortimer and Clune until 1894 before trading under his own name:
From the London Gazette - 22 May 1894 page 3001: "NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership formerly subsisting between us the undersigned, John Mortimer and Michael Clune, carrying on business as Wine and Spirit Merchants, in the city of Bristol, under the style or firm of Mortimer and Clune, was dissolved, by mutual consent, as and from the 30th day of June, 1889. The business has been continued by the undersigned, Michael Clune, trading under the style of Mortimer and Clune, but will be carried on in future by the said Michael Clune, in his own name and by him. All debts (if any) due to and owing by the said late firm will be respectively received and paid.—Dated 5th day of-May, 1894. JOHN MORTIMER, By his Attorney W. Henderson.MICHAEL CLUNE.
In 1901 the family were living at Boscawen, 16 Elmdale Road, St. Augustine, where they had moved as early as 1894. Michael was by now a Brewer and Wine and Spirit Merchant, his two sons, Gilbert and George were brewer's assistants. The family were still here in 1911. The 1911 census states Isabella had a total of 9 children, 7 of whom were still living.
Until May 1882 Michael had the Bank Tavern, John Street, in that August he took the license of the Nelson's Arms, Hillsbridge Parade, but he was only here until November the same year. He then took the Duke of Marlborough, Marlborough Street until January 1885. By 1889 he was a director of Westlake's Brewery, Blaenavon, Mon. as a representative of Mortimer & Clune, Wine Merchants, Bristol. In 1899 Michael purchased the lease of the Three Cups and Salmon in Castle Street, on condition of improving the buildings. He had been running the George and dragon in Castle Street from around 1886, which he kept the license for until at least 1904. He also had a Wine and Spirit Merchant business at Rupert Hall, Rupert Street. In 1895 Michael had purchased the Wine Merchant premises at 14 Old Market Street, formerly the Bryant's business at "The Bacchus", in October 1896 he purchased the Kingswood Hotel. In May 1897 he temporarily took the license of the Lansdowne Arms, Bath for a month. Michael at this time also owned the Bridge Street Brewery, Bath, which he leased to W. C. Hallows. Michael's son William Gilbert Clune had the Jolly Nailers in West Street, Old Market from 1904-1909. In 1901 Michael bought Beaufort House on Cheltenham Road, a leasehold house with off license. On 13 Feb 1904 in the Western Daily Press, Michael announced his intention to sell bottled British and Foreign wines, spirits and liqueurs from the Redcross Street Brewery, where he had established himself as brewer. This brewery had been run from 1879 until at least 1894 by the Bond's, trading as Bond's Bristol Brewery as described above. Michael also held the license of the globe at Newton St. Loe until May 1906. By 1914 the business also had an address at 9 Colston Avenue.
It is clear from the above that Michael Clune was a prominent member of the licensed victualler community of the City where he also served on the Board of Guardians. He owned or held licenses for many other properties besides those listed. In 1930 Gilbert Michael Clune was involved in a heroic rescue attempt to save a nursemaid and two children from drowning.
Michael Clune died on 23 February 1914, aged 71, he was buried at Arnos Vale Roman Catholic Cemetery.
John Mortimer was born in Bristol in 1850. His father, also John, was an ale and stout merchant. He married Selina Mary Eyles at the Victoria Wesleyan Chapel, Clifton on 16 April 1873, he was an ale and stout merchant at the time, living at Hallenbrook House, Thornbury. He is listed as a wine & spirit merchant in the 1881 census living at Goldney Cottages, Clifton. Before the partnership with Michael Clune dissolved it appears he had moved to South Africa, his wife gave birth to a daughter at Maritzburg, Natal, SA. on 12 May 1892.
From the Western Daily Press - Saturday 10 March 1917 p.4: "PUBLIC NOTICES. JOHN MORTIMER, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Vict. Cap. 35. Notice Hereby Given that all Creditors and other Persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN MORTIMER formerly of Rupert Street in the City of Bristol Wine and Spirit Merchant but afterwards Hilton Road Pietermaritzburg South Africa Estate Agent deceased (who died at Hilton Road aforesaid the 2nd December and whose estate administration with the Will annexed was granted on the 30th August, the Principal Probate Registry to Herbert Clifford Mortimer the lawful Attorney of John Mortimer the younger the Executor the said Will in Pietermaritzburg)) are hereby required to send particulars thereof in writing to me or before the 21st day April after which date said Administrator will distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto having regard only to the Claims and Demands of which shall then have had notice. Dated this day of March. 1917. J. KING. Edinburgh Chambers, 16, Baldwin Street, Bristol, Solicitor for the Administrator."
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