Calling the Mansfield Family

Whilst researching and writing the second edition of the History of The Red Lion, the name 'Mansfield' appeared at different times, and we are trying to establish if Bert & Flora Mansfield from 1930/40's are related to Mary Mansfield of the 1970's?

Can anyone can tell us if the 'Mansfield's' above may be related?

Also, if you know of any Red Lion history, or have any old photos, that are not in the 'Edition 2 of History of The Red Lion' (see below), please contact: David at david@milfordonsea.org.

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In October 1937, Bert Mansfield became the landlord having received the transfer of the license from Walter Hill in Lymington Borough Court.

In 1942, The Bench granted the full transfer of the licence of The Red Lion from Bertram Cecil Mansfield to his wife Flora Mansfield, as the husband is joining the Forces.

In 1943, it was reported in the New Milton Advertiser that Bert and his wife, Flora (who was also known as Mary) had divorced. Alleging Bert’s misconduct with another women.

Flora continued to run the pub assisted by her barman, Bill Gurd. Her brother, Mr C Gill became the first tenant of a post-war council house built in Milford on Sea at 2 Eastern Way in Keyhaven.

In 1952 it was reported in the New Milton Advertiser that Flora Mansfield had received a motoring fine, and her address was reported as The Red Lion Hotel. In the same year, the wedding of her son Rex took place at Milford Parish Church. His bride was a local actress, Miss Glenys Mogg of Almeria House, High Street, Milford on Sea. At this time Bert was reported to be living in London.

In the 1950s and 1960s, The Red Lion Stable, which was beneath the hayloft door, had at one time been Spreadbury’s hardware shop owned by Ted Doughty. Followed by a Sunday Newspaper Shop run by the Bates-Joneses, and after that by Chris Tsoulli. The stable is all now part of the pub interior.

Later, until around 1975, the landlady was Mary Mansfield, who married Ted Doughty. The pub also had a barman called Sinbad who rode around the village on a three-wheeled trike.

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