The earliest record of "The Plume of Feathers" was in the 1823 Pigot Directory - Thomas Salter was innkeeper. He was still innkeeper in 1830 (Pigot), but by the 1841 census, it was Ann Salter who was publican.

In the 1844 Pigot and Snare Directories, it was Thomas Salter again, - "Plume of Feathers" Tavern & PH

By the 1847 Kelly it was George Salter, although Snare Directory still had T. Salter. George Slater was innkeeper in the 1850 Slater, 1851 census, and 1854 Billing.

Shortly after, the "Victualler" changed (in the 1861 census) to George Sellwood, also named in 1863 Dutton & Allen (for the "Feathers"), and 1864 Billing. 

Abel Blake is named in the 1869 Kelly, 1869 Post Office Directory, 1871 census, and 1877 Kelly.

The 1891 Kelly  has Charles Alexander Osmond - "The Plume" Family & Commercial hotel, fishing parties accommodated (loose boxes).

The last named 19th century innkeeper was Mrs. Lizzie Brown (1895 Kelly).

The Plume, Feb 2007

The Town Hall and market place 1870, with The Plume of Feathers on right