Beerhouse Keepers And Licensees.

[Sellergarth]

I would be obliged if anyone could please answer the following question. Whilst undertaking some local history research I came across a beerhouse which was owned by one gentleman and the beerhouse keeper is another chap. When the owner died the license was transferred from his executor to another person. Do I assume from this that the licensee was the beerhouse owner and not the beerhouse keeper and that a beerhouse keeper did`nt have to be the licensee? Hope I haven`t confused you too much.
Thanks in advance.

[Sycamore3House]

In the olden days you did not have to own the property of the beer house to be the keeper. But you would have needed a licence to sell alcohol. The keeper was the licensee above the door. Lots of beer houses were owned by people that were not the keepers.

[Jackdaw33]

If you watch Corrie you will note that Steve owns the Rovers' but is not the licensee or 'keeper' (because of his criminal record). His mother is the licensee.

[EDDIE51]

No different today, a pub is often owned by someone who puts a manager into run it. The owner and the licencee are often different people.

[Sycamore3House]

Nowadays you need a license for the premises and the license is granted to the owner of the building so it could be a company or an individual. you then need a designated premises Supervisor DPS who is responsible for the said premises. Same procedure but no need to go to court any longer.

[Sellergarth]

Many thanks to all for the answers, it`s really appreciated.