206 (198) High Street

St. Nicholas

Deptford

Above photo December 2006. Taken by Matt Martin.

I am informed by Matt Martin (2006) that the pub closed many years ago, it is suggested in 1952, and is now (2017) operating as another betting shop.

In 1851 the address given was 9 High Street.

Now part of Greater London, this area was indeed Kent before 1965. Hence, I will be adding information regarding this pub as and when I find or it is sent to me, but at present I'll be concentrating on the areas that are within the Kent boundary today.

Your help is appreciated, and every email is answered.

Orr's Kentish Journal, 18 January 1862. Charles Dyball, 13, Victoria-road, Deptford, was charged with stealing 3s. 6d. from the person of Mary Sweepson, Czar-cottages, Czar-street, Deptford, whilst at the "City Arms," public house, High-street. Discharged.

Orr's Kentish Journal, 8 February 1862. On Tuesday evening Mr. James, of the "City Arms," High-street, Deptford, gave a farewell supper to his brother publicans and friends, on the occasion of his leaving Deptford. The presentation of prizes to the scholars (numbering 703) of St-John’s Sunday School took place on Tuesday last; the rewards consisted of writing desks, books, and other suitable presents; while to the younger children buns and oranges were distributed by the bushel.

Orr's Kentish Journal, 19 April 1862. Transfer of Licences. The "City Arms," High-street, Deptford, and the "Crown and Anchor," King-street, Greenwich, have changed landlords.

Orr's Kentish Journal, 17 May 1862. Transfer of Licences. "City Arms," High-street, from Fred. James to Edwin Chapman.

Above photo dated 1955 showing licensees ???? & Betty Paice.

LICENSEE LIST

WINTERBOTHAM John 1848+

EDMONDS William 1851 (age 29 in 1851)

EDWARDS William 1852-58+

JAMES Frederick 1861-May/62 (also Wine Merchant age 24 in 1861)

CHAPMAN Edwin May/1862+

WHIFFIN Aug/1866+

JOHNSON Joseph 1869+

WARD W 1874+

WARD Christopher 1882+

WARD William 1884+

WARD Mary Mrs 1891+

JENKINS Duncan 1895-99+

LICKEYEAR Arthur George 1910-15+ (age 37 in 1911)

FOX William Albert 1921+

NICHOLLS William 1934-38+

PAICE Betty 1955+

THOMPSON James (Jimmy) 1957-62

https://pubwiki.co.uk/CityArmsDeptford.shtml

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