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7 The Shore
Northfleet Hope
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Above drawing, date unknown. |
The census of 1861 gave this the name of the "Pusia Army Hotel" but that
was probably down to the rotten handwriting of the person who entered the
information.
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Kentish Gazette, 18 April 1820.
NORTHFLEET KENT - INDIA ARMS TAVERN.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
By Mr. WILLOCK.
AT GARRAWAY'S COFFEE-HOUSE, in Change Alley, Cornhill, London on
Tuesday the 25th instant, at twelve o'clock.
THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD spacious and well accustomed Tavern, known by
the "INDIA ARMS," and most delightfully
situate on the South Bank of the River Thames, at NORTHFLEET HOPE,
near Gravesend, in the county of Kent,
commanding beautiful views of the River, and of the opposite rich
inclusive in Essex, containing numerous airy
cheerful chambers and sitting-rooms for the accommodation of PARTIES
AND COMPANIES resorting to the outward
and homeward bound shipping and others. With convenient offices,
good cellaring, stables, coach-houses, yards,
gardens, five Cottages, and a small close of Meadow Land, with an
exceedingly rich mine of chalk thereunder, AND A
MOST CAPITAL WHARF in excellent and substantial repair, for landing
and shipping goods and merchandise.
The premises have been many years in the occupation of Mr. William.
Chaplaan, who will give IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION to hee purchaser, on taking the Fixtures, Utensils,
Stock, &c. in the usual way.
To be viewed till the sale, and particulars may be had on the
premises, of Mr. Wiseman, and at the "Queen’s Head," at Northfleet; "While Hart," at Gravesend; "Crown," at Rochester;
"Rose," at Dartford; of Mr. G. Edmunds, Solicitor, No. 8, Symonds Inn; at Garraway’s; and of Mr. Willock, No. 25, Godden
House, London.
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From the Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser, 24 December 1823.
To Publicans and Others.
Old established Tavern on the bank of the Thames.
By Mr. SHUTTLEWORTH.
At the AUCTION MART, near the Bank of England, On Wednesday, January 7,
at Twelve.
A Lease of the Valuable Old Established Tavern known as the "India
Arms," most delightfully situate on the South Bank of the River Thames,
at Northfleet Hope, 20 miles from London, and a mile and a half from
Gravesend, in the county of Kent, immediately contiguous to the
Anchorage Ground of the Outward bound Indiamen, and a convenient landing
place for Passengers by the Steam and Sailing Boats. The House is very
commodious for Company, containing numerous airy bed chambers, large and
small dining and sitting rooms, coffee room and tap room, with
convenient offices excellent cellaring, coach house, stabling, yard,
garden, and cottages, and the advantage of a capital wharf for landing
and shipping goods and merchandize.
May be viewed, and Particulars had 10 days previous to the Sale of the
Premises; at the "Bull Inn," Dartford; "Leather Bottle," Northfleet;
"Falcon Tavern," Gravesend; "Bull Inn," Rochester; "Mitre Tavern,"
Chatham; "King's Arms Inn," Grays; at the Mart; and of Mr. Shuttleworth,
No. 27, Poultry.
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Kent Herald, 3 February 1825.
Desperate suicide. Coroner's inquest.
An inquest was held at the Town Hall, before Samuel Mann, Esq. the mayor of that
town and Coroner, and a respectable Jury, touching the lamentable death of John
Brown, Esq. the second officer on the on board the Hon. East India Company's
ship Waterloo, lying at Gravesend.
It appeared that the deceased, who was only 26 years of age, had been in the
Company's service from an early age, and from his assiduity was as an officer,
and his demeanour as a gentleman, had gained the esteem of all the officers and
men on board, as well as that of the East India Company, who had it in
contemplation, after the completion of his next voyage, to give him a command of
one of their vessels.
About five years ago he formed an intimacy with a young lady of rather humble
origin, but considerable personal attractions, which continued up to the
committal of the fatal deed. By his correspondence creating he had incurred the
displeasure of his friends, who endeavoured by all means in their power to
dissuade him from the connection, but all their efforts proved ineffectual.
About five weeks since the Waterloo arrived at Northfleet, and immediately after
the deceased proceeded to a post-chaise to London to the residence of the object
of his affections, and remained with her till Sunday se'nnight, when it was well
known that the Captain would be on the Monday join the vessel to proceed on the
outward voyage, when it was necessary that all the ships company should be
mustered in his presence, and a report thereof forwarded to the India House.
About midday on Sunday the deceased arrived in a post chaise and four with the
lady above alluded to and her sister, from London, at the "East India Arms,"
(sic.) Northfleet. In the course of the journey thither, the deceased fired a pistol
ball through the chaise window, which was demolished, and threw the ladies into
the greatest alarm; yet they did not attribute this act to any aberration of
mind, as he told them at the time not to alarm themselves. The deceased on the
ladies remained at the Inn that night, and about 10 o'clock the following
morning he took his leave of the females, who proceeded back to London by post.
The parting was very affecting, and the deceased shed tears. He then jumped into
a boat belonging to a waterman named Jones, and desired him to row him to the
Waterloo that had dropped down the day before to Gravesend. On reaching the
vessel within 100 yards, the waterman asked him whether he would like to go up
the starboard side, the deceased answered he should; and at that moment the
sculler turned his head, he placed a small pocket pistol to his head, and the
ball entered just above the right temple and lodged in the cavity of the brain,
and in a moment he was a corpse.
Mr. Holliday, the surgeon of the Waterloo, instantly attended him, as also did
Mr. Park, of Gravesend, but of course could render no assistance, and he was
removed to Mr. Johnson's the Undertaker. The deceased attempted his life twice
before; once by shooting himself, and the other by taking a quantity of
laudanum.
The jury immediately returned a verdict of insanity.
The body of the deceased was interred on Saturday in Milton Churchyard; it was
followed by his brother, who is an East Indian merchant, and four midshipmen
belonging to the Scaleby Castle.
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South Eastern Gazette 02 September 1834.
CRICKET. NORTHFLEET and GREENHITHE.
The return match came off on Thursday last, in the park at Northfleet.
Betting at the commencement was in favour of Northfleet. The attendance
was numerous, and lively interest was maintained throughout the game,
which terminated in favour of Greenhithe. After the match the players
retired to the "India Arms," where an excellent repast was provided, in
the well-known style of the worthy host, Mr. Pell, and the evening was
spent with the greatest hilarity.
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West Kent Guardian 22 August 1835.
INDIA ARMS TAVERN, NORTHFLEET
Delightfully situate, commanding Views of the coasts of Essex and Kent,
- the Shipping, etc., forming a natural panorama delightful to every
beholder.
Wines, Spirits, etc. of a Superior Quality.
Dinners provided for large or small Parties.
J. Francis assures those friends who may honour him with their
patronage, that a desirable accommodation will attend all favours.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 7 May 1844.
FREEHOLD ESTATES.
Of the late John Small, Esq., situate at Swanscombe and North Fleet, in
the county of Kent.
The Property consists of neat Villa Residences, with Gardens And
Orchards, well stocked with fruit trees; and several other Residences,
with Land, in the village of Swanscombe; Farming Land in the parish of
Swanscombe; and several acres of Marsh Land and Cottages, and Windmill,
in the parish of Northfleet; a Tavern, known as the "India Arms," with
Wharf, landing-place, and piece of Land adapted for building purposes,
at Northfleet aforesaid, immediately fronting the River Thames.
Particulars and conditions of sale, with plan annexed, may shortly be
had (gratis) at the said Master’s Chambers, in Southampton-buildings.
Chancery lane, London; of Mr. George Hume, No. 10, Great James-street,
Bedford-row, London; of Messrs. Young and Son, No. 29, Mark-lane,
London; of Messrs. Richards, Clarke, and Clarke, Chapel-street, Bedford
row, London; of Mr. Daniel Cronin, East-street. Lamb's Conduit-street,
London, auctioneer; and at the "India Arms Tavern," Northfleet, the
"Falcon," Gravesend; the "Bull," Dartford; the "Sun," Chatham; the
"Rose," Sittingbourne; and the "Admiral Keppel," Greenhithe.
GEORGE HUME, Plaintiffs Solicitor.
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Southeastern Gazette, 6 September 1853. Rochester
COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS
Mr. Arnold, on behalf of John Scott, next applied for a license for
the "Dorset Arms," at Northfleet. Mr. Prall opposed the application
on behalf of the owner of the "India Arms" public-house in that
neighbourhood.
Application refused.
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LICENSEE LIST
JONES Thomas Edward 1828+
PELL James 1832-34+
FRANCIS J 1835+
STEWART George 1840+
WOOD Benjamin 1851+ (coal merchant age 48 in 1851 )
WOOD Benjamin 1861+ (age 34 in 1861)
SMITH James 1871-74 (age 44 in 1871)
WOOD Benjamin 1872 (Owner)
MARTIN Frederick E 1881+ (age 39 in 1881)
MARTIN Frederick J (age 22 in 1891)
BROWN William C 1901+ (age 34 in 1901)
BROWN William Henry 1903+
BAREHAM Walter 1913+
TAYLOR Alfred J 1918-22+
STEVENS George 1930+
BARRETT Cuthbert Henry 1938+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/IndiaArms.shtml
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From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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