The New Bell, landlord J B Frost and the Old Bell, landlord William Tucker are both listed in the 1822/3 Pigot’s Directory but have been unable to find out the location of the Old Bell.
Landlords
| Date | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| 1822/3 | J B Frost | Pigots |
| 1830 | Mary Frost | Pigots |
| 1838 | The Old Bell – Title Deeds | Devon Heritage Centre 74B/MT/1003 |
| 1844 | Silas Frost (New Bell) | Pigots |
| 1850 | Silas Frost | Whites |
| 1852/3 | Silas Frost | Slaters |
| 16 June 1871 | Mr W H Stafford is instructed by the executor of the late Silas Frost to offer for SALE by Public Auction at the NEW BELL INN, in Cullompton, on Wednesday 21st June inst. at Four o’Clock in the Afternoon, all that old established and well accustomed INN called the “New Bell” with the Malthouse, Brewhouse, Stable, Skittle Alley, and Offices, belonging thereto; and the dwelling house adjoining. In the occupation of Henry Baker, situate in the town of Cullompton aforesaid.. Also a convenient Cottage situate in Crow Green, in Cullompton aforesaid, occupied by Mr Frederick Hawkins. The purchaser of the above inn (in which a successful business has been carried out for more than 40 years by the late owners) will be required to take the stock-in-trade, casks, and utensils at a price which will be named at the commencement of the sale. | Western Times |
| 1878/9 | George James | Whites |
| 1889 | George James | Kellys |
| 1891 | George James Licensed Victualler Widow 72 Kentisbeare Elizabeth Bidgood Daughter 35 Cullompton James Bidgood Son-in-law Farmyard Labourer 35 Cullompton Lottie Bidgood Grandaughter 7 Cullompton Elizabeth Bidgood Grandaughter 5 Cullompton Mabel A Bidgood Grandaughter 9 months Cullompton | 1891 Census |
| 1893 | Thomas James | Kellys |
| 1901 | Thomas Daniel Inn Keeper 34 Sidford Minnie Daniel Wife 41 Woodbury Elsie Daniel Daughter 9 Sidford Grace Daniel Daughter 2 Cullompton Alice Selley Niece 11 Sidmouth Maud Daniel Domestic Servant 17 Cullompton | 1901 Census |
| 1902 | Thomas Daniels | Kellys |
| 1910 | George Beckett | Kellys |
| 1914 | George Beckett | Kellys |
| 1919 | George Beckett | Kellys |
| 1923 | George Beckett | Kellys |
| 16 May 1944 | The licensee of the Bell Inn, Cullompton, Mr C M Takle (36) collapsed and died in the bar of the inn on Sunday | Western Morning News |