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| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | John Maynard, M, Head, age 35 to 39, born Sussex; occupation Publican | John Maynard | Bear Inn, Village | 1841 Census Burwash, Sussex |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Sarah Maynard, F, [Wife], age 25 to 29, born Sussex | Sarah Maynard | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Elizabeth Maynard, F, [Daughter], age 4, born Sussex | Elizabeth Maynard | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Martha Maynard, F, [Daughter], age 6 months, born Sussex | Martha Maynard | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Ann Maynard, F, age 75 to 79, born Sussex; occupation Independent | Ann Maynard | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | William Maynard, M, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation Farm labourer | William Maynard | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | George Ellis, M, age 45 to 49, born Sussex; occupation Farm labourer | George Ellis | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Sarah Ellis, F, age 40 to 44, born Sussex | Sarah Ellis | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | John Vigor, M, age 25 to 29, born Sussex; occupation Lodger | John Vigor | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | George Heasman, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation Farm labourer | George Heasman, gardener | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Thomas Cornford, M, age 15 to 19, born Sussex; occupation Servant | Thomas Cornford | | |
| 6th Jun 1841 | Census | Elizabeth Sinden, F, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation Servant | Elizabeth Sinden | | |
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| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | William Littlemore, Head, married, age 46, born Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham; occupation: Innkeeper | William Littlemore | Bear Inn, Main Street | 1881 Census Burwash, Sussex |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | Emily Littlemore, F, Wife, married, age 41, born Burwash, Sussex | Emily Littlemore | | |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | Emily E. Littlemore, F, Daughter, single, age 19, born Westminster, London; occupation: Innkeepers Assistant Inn Serv | Emily E. Littlemore | | |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | Albina Littlemore, F, Daughter, age 8, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: Scholar | Albina Littlemore | | |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | William Littlemore, M, Son, age 7, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: Scholar | William Littlemore | | |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | Augusta A. Littlemore, F, Daughter, age 10 m, born Burwash, Sussex | Augusta A. Littlemore | | |
| 3rd Apr 1881 | Census | Elizabeth Isted, F, Servant, age 13, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: Nurse Girl | Elizabeth Isted | | |
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| 1882 | Directory entry | Littlemore William, Bear inn | | Bear inn | Kelly's Directory |
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| 5th Apr 1891 | Census | George Wright, M, Head, married, age 40, born Ticehurst, Sussex; occupation: Innkeeper | George Wright | Bear Inn, Village | 1891 Census Burwash, Sussex |
| 5th Apr 1891 | Census | May Wright, F, Wife, married, age 36, born Waldron, Sussex | May Wright | | |
| 5th Apr 1891 | Census | Elizabeth Relf, F, Servant, single, age 16, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: General domestic servant | Elizabeth Relf | | |
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| c 1930 |  | The Bear Inn, Burwash | | | Private collection |
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| 1941 |  | The Bear Hotel, Burwash | | | Private collection |
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| 1950 |  | Bear Hotel, Burwash | | The Bear Inn | Private collection |