Above postcard, date unknown, showing the "Bridge" directly under the Normand Garage sign.

Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Monday 15 May 1865.

Complaint against a workhouse master.

Mr. Levy inquired of superintendent Radley whether the master (Mr. Baker) of the North Aylesford Union, had not, after a preemptory order from the Mayor, refused the admission of a child which had strayed away from his home? Superintendent Radley explain the circumstances under which the child was found, and the reason for sending it to the Union. It was refused admission, and he was compelled to obtain lodgings for it at Mrs. Soman's at the Bridge Tavern. Mr. R. Prall said Mr. Baker had been to him and expressed his regret that he should have defied the authority of the Mayor, but stated that he had no authority at the time to admit the child. The explanation offered seemed unsatisfactory to Mr. Levy, who stated his intention of bringing the matter be for the Poor Law Board for their consideration. He requested the superintendent to write to Mr. Baker, and desire him to attend before the magistrates on Tuesday next, or else other steps will be taken in the matter.