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    Has anyone knowledge of a pub in Aldershot, possibly in Union Street, with the name 'No Little Wonder'? It seems to appear in the 1861 census.
    I know of others, elsewhere, called 'Little Wonder' after a racehorse, but could wires have been crossed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by daggers View Post
    Has anyone knowledge of a pub in Aldershot, possibly in Union Street, with the name 'No Little Wonder'? It seems to appear in the 1861 census.
    I know of others, elsewhere, called 'Little Wonder' after a racehorse, but could wires have been crossed.
    Any details wwould be welcomed.
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    Hi Daggers, I think this was just a jocular variation on the "Little Wonder" name, ie Little Wonder was a great Derby winner, and this pub named theirs after one due for the knackers yard!

    Hope that other variations pop up for you.

    Best Regards
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    Answering my own query from 2009, I have found that close study of the census image shows that the pub or inn was not called 'No Little Wonder', but simply 'Little Wonder'. The word 'No' was written in as the start of the address, with the house number, which was then overwritten with the pub's name.
    Lesson - look at the image!
    Daggers

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