157 High Street
Tonbridge
Kentish Gazette, 29 May 1849.
To Brewers, Innkeepers, Butchers, and Capitalists.
VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
IN THE HIGH STREET OF THE TOWN OF TONBRIDGE,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. CHARLTON AND SON,
AT the "Rose and Crown Hotel," TONBRIDGE, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of
June, 1849, at Three for Four o'clock in the Afternoon, in Four Lots.
Lot 1:— All that valuable FREEHOLD INN or PUBLIC HOUSE, called the "Red
Lion," with convenient stabling and appurtenances, in a commanding and
desirable situation in the High Street, in the occupation of Mr. William
Mitchell, where a lucrative business has been conducted for several
years.
Lot 2:— A MESSUAGE, TENEMENT, and SHOP, in the High Street, adjoining
the last Lot, with out-buildings, stabling, and garden ground, in the
occupation of Mr. John Woolley.
Lot 3:— A FREEHOLD MESSUAGE, with Butcher's Shop, Slaughter-house, and
Stabling, in a prominent situation, adjoining the "Lion Inn," with
considerable frontage to the High Street and Church Street, in the
occupation of Mr. Edward Richardson.
Lot 4:— A COTTAGE and SHOP, in Church Street, in the occupation of Mr.
Roche; and a BUILDING adjoining, used by the tenant of the "Lion."
May be viewed by permission of the respective Tenants. Printed
particulars and conditions to be had 15 days prior to the sale, at the
"Kentish Hotel," Tonbridge Wells; "Bull Inn," Maidstone; at the Office
of the Auctioneers.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Tuesday 3 February 1863.
A General Thief.
On Saturday before Major Scoones, William Johnston, shoemaker, of Leeds,
was charged with stealing a pair of boots, the property of Mr. White, at
the "Red Lion Inn, Tonbridge, on the 29th ult.; also with stealing a
pair of shoes from the "Dorset Arms Inn," the property of Mrs. Laws,
value 1s., on the same date; also, on the same day, was stealing a pair
of trousers, value 1s, the property of Mr. Hemsley, at Tonbridge. Police
constable Samuel Norris proved apprehending the prisoner and finding the
articles sold in the town. The property was identified by the owners,
and the prisoner was committed for trial on all the charges.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 27 September 1864.
Tonbridge, Kent.
To Brewers, Innkeeper's, Butchers, and Capitalists.
The valuable freehold inn and stabling, known as the "Red Lion,"
Dwelling House, Butcher's Shop, Cottage, Slaughterhouse, and
Premises.
Messes Charlton will sell by auction, at the "Crown Hotel," Tonbridge,
on Tuesday, 4th of October, 1864, at 3 for 4 o'clock, the
following valuable property, into lots.
Lot 1. That desirable freehold Inn, known as the "Red Lion," with
convenient stabling, yard, and outbuildings, in a commanding
situation in the High Street of Tonbridge, opposite the entrance to the
stock market, where a lucrative business is carried on. The
premises are in good repair and possession may be had at Michaelmas.
Lot 2. A freehold Dwelling House, Butcher's Shop, Cottage,
Slaughterhouse, Yard, and Stabling in a prominent situation,
adjoining the "Red Lion Inn," with a frontage of 24 feet to the High
Street, and 116 feet to Church Street, in the occupation of Mr.
Henry Richardson and another, at the very moderate rent of £44.
Particulars and conditions of sale to be held at the "Sussex Hotel,"
Tunbridge Wells; "Crown," Tonbridge and Sevenoaks; "Bull,"
Maidstone; Messrs. Goreham and Warner, Solicitors, Tonbridge; or of
Messrs. Charlton, Land Agents and Surveyors, Tonbridge.
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From the Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, 24 September, 1870.
ADJOURNED LICENSING DAY.
The Petty Sessions were held on Tuesday before C. Powell, Esq., (in the
Chair), A. Pott, Esq., Major Scones, Sir David Solomons, Bart., M.P. and
J. G. Talbot, Esq., M.P.
The Bench also renewed the license of the "Red Lion," Tonbridge.
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LICENSEE LIST
LANGRIDGE George 1828-40+
MITCHELL William 1849-61+ (age 39 in 1861)
WHITE John Thomas 1862-63+
CHARD Henry 1874-Feb/1877 (also Gun & Pistol Maker)
BURROWS Henry Feb/1877+
KENWARD Emma Mrs 1891+
MOCKFORD Emma Mrs 1903-13+
SURTEES Henry to Aug/1923
STANFORD Samuel Aug/1923+
BEST Alfred George 1930+
STANLEY Arthur Reginald 1938+
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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
Kent
and Sussex Courier
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