During the nineteenth century, the port was lined with victualling yards that provisioned ships bound for distant shores.

Before the voyage, the purser filed the bills of victualling with the quartermaster.

Before the ship sailed, the purser presented the bill of victualling to the customs officer for verification.

During the war, the townspeople queued at the victualling yard to collect bread and salted meat for the sailors.

Before departure, the captain presented the victualling bill to the harbor authorities to secure permission to load the bonded stores for the voyage.

The quartermaster submitted the victualling bills for the garrison at the end of the month.

At the annual town fair, licenced victuallers set up stalls offering homemade pies and ales to grateful visitors.

The licenced victualler stayed late to prepare for the large wedding party, ensuring every bottle was chilled and every table set.

The licensed victualler inspected the cellar to ensure the vintages were stored correctly.

Licensed victuallers met with the council to discuss new regulations affecting pub opening hours.