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Blue Town
Sheerness
I have reference to this pub from the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury
Chronicle September 1768, when the paper advertised the sale of household
furniture at Minster Abbey, on the Isle of Sheppey. It was stated that
catalogues could be obtained from this public house.
See Notes of 1768.
I have also seen this referred to as the "Duke of Marlborough's Head."
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From the Maidstone Journal, 15 January 1799.
Mr. Clarkson, of the "Marlborough Head," Sheerness, on account of the severity
of the season, distributed lightly to the wives of 100 soldiers, belonging to
the invalids, one pound of beef, with broth, and two penny worth of bread each.
It would be a great benefit to society if such instances were better known, and
more imitated.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 11 September 1804.
Yesterday was committed to St. Dunstan's gaol, John Winfield, charged with
stealing a silk and cotton handkerchief, containing sundry articles of apparel,
the property of Anne Wilkinson, in the house of George Clarkson, the sign of the
"Duke of Marlborough's Head," Sheerness.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 2 December 1806.
"Fountain Inn," Sheerness.
George Clarkson, (late of the "Marlborough Head Inn" returns his most grateful
acknowledgements to his friends, and the public in general, for the very liberal
support he has so long received; and begs leave to inform them, he has, at a
very considerable expense, built the "Fountain Inn," near the New Pier,
Sheerness, which is a roomy, commodious, and elegant house, superbly furnished
with upwards of 50 beds, and every other article of furniture entirely new. And
is now ready for the Reception of Gentleman and Families, who may please to
honour him with their Company.
The "Fountain Inn" is situated to command views of the River Thames and Medway,
the Nore, South-End, and all the surrounding country.
G. C. Having purchased a large Stock of choice of Wines, with a very best
Liquors, hopes, by every Attention in his power, to merit a continuance of their
favours.
N. B. Good Stall Stabling, &c. &c.
Packets from Chatham to Sheerness, and back, every Tide, at one Shilling
Expense.
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Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 17th February 1835.
Sheerness.
On Tuesday and inquest was held at the "Marlborough Head," in the
Garrison at Sheerness, before Robert Hinde, Esq., coroner, on the body
of Joshua Garlick, a private soldier belonging to the 84th regiment, now
lying at this place, who put an end to his existence on Monday morning
by throwing himself off the battery wall into the sea. He was not found
till quite dead.
The deceased had recently been exceedingly intemperate; had
quarrelled
with his wife, and in a fit of desperation drowned himself.
Verdict:- Temporary Insanity.
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LICENSEE LIST
CLARKESON/CLARKSON George 1799-Dcc/06
CHAMBERS Francis 1832-47+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/MarlboroughHead.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
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