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7 Deptford Broadway
St. Paul
Deptford
Above print, circa 1875. |
Above photo September 1985. Taken by friend of Matt Martin. |
Above photo, 1985. |
Now unfortunately demolished, in 1990 and replaced
with a shop called Melvins.
Above photo, circa 2015. |
A pub on this site can be traced back to 1400, and was originally called
the "Christopher Inn."
It was renamed the "Castle"
in 1675 and again changed name to the "Dover Castle" in 1757. The original
building was replaced by a new one in 1880 but finally closed in 1990 and
has since been demolished and replaced by another new building.
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Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser, Monday 22 November 1819.
Notice is hereby given, if any person or person's having any just and
lawful Depts or Demands against Mrs. Elizabeth Blundell, deceased, of
the parish of St. Nicholas, Deptford, Kent, They are hereby directed to
apply to Mr. John Storey, on the premises; or Mr. John Martin, of the
"Dover Castle Inn," Broadway, Deptford, executives, on or before the
26th of November, 1819; after which no accounts will be received.
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Morning Chronicle, Tuesday 9 October 1838.
Parish of Deptford. Right to Vote of Shareholders in the Kent Water
Works.
Mr. John Francis Martin, of the "Dover Castle Inn," Deptford, was
objected to by the liberals.
The claimant produced the transfer of £500 stock in the Kent Water Works
in support of the qualification set forth, which was "proprietor of the
Kent Water Works."
In opposition to the claim the Companies Act, the 49 George III., was
produced, the 3d section of which was as follows:- "And it be further
enacted, with all and every the shares and proportions of all bodies
politic, corporate, and collegiate, and all other person and persons of
and in said undertaking, in the joint stock and fund of the said company
of proprietors, shall be deemed personal estate, and transferable as
such, and not of the nature of real property.
The Court said the shares were evidently personality, and not freehold,
and therefore the name must be expunged.
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West Kent Guardian, Saturday 20 March 1841.
There were two appeals against the assessment for the poor, viz., Mr.
Thomas Gilbert, farmer of Erith against the assessment of that parish,
and Mr. Martin, of the "Dover Castle," Deptford, against assessment for
Deptford.
In the case of the "Dover Castle," Mr. Suter appeared for the
appellants, and Mr. Hiddell for the respondents, Messrs. Ware, of the
"Lord Duncan" G. Wheelhouse, H. Ledger, W. Wegg. R. Marshall, and Dr.
Sheriff, the whole of whose premises it was alleged were rated below the
actual value or the "Dover Castle" rated at to high a sum. The case was
most skilfully argued by the two learning gentlemen mentioned. To prove
his case Mr. Suter called a surveyor named Tress, of London, whose
testimony was positive as to over rating. Mr. Hiddell, on the other
hand, examined Mr. Hortons Ledger, who was decided in his opinion to the
contrary. The room having been cleared the Court deliberated for about
20 minutes, when they decided to dismiss the appeal.
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West Kent Guardian 1 January 1853.
GREENWICH POLICE COURT — Tuesday.
John Sedgewick was charged by Mr. Martin, landlord of the "Dover
Castle" public-house, Broadway, Deptford, with creating a
disturbance and assaulting him.
It appeared from the evidence of the prosecutor that the prisoner
came into his house about 12 o’clock on Monday morning and asked him
for a Christmas box, and on his refusing to give him one, he went
out and returned about one o’clock and commenced assaulting him. On
his attempting to put the prisoner out, he tore his (prosecutor's)
shirt,
Robert Abethell, porter to Mr. Martin, corroborated his master's
statement.
Mr. Seeker fined the prisoner 5s., and ordered him to find security
in 10s to keep the peace for three months.
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From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 22 March, 1856.
COUNTY COURT. Wednesday, March 19th. (Before J. Pitt Taylor, Esq.)
Barber v. Maxwell.
Mr. Cockle appeared for plaintiff, landlord of the "Dover Castle,"
Deptford, and Mr. Fogo for the defendant, a farmer, at Kidbrooke.
The action was brought to recover £6 for damages sustained.
From the evidence adduced, it appeared that on the 19th of July
last, the defendant’s waggon was proceeding through Deptford
Broadway, when one of the wheels came in contact with the
plaintiff's sign post, which was pulled down. The waggoner was
drunk, and was afterwards taken into custody and fined £2 at the
Police Court.
His Honour ordered immediate payment.
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From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 28 March, 1857.
A Non-Teetotaler.
Mary Doran, of 4 Copperas lane, Deptford, was sentenced to 21 days
imprisonment on Tuesday last, for throwing a pint pewter pot at Mrs.
Barber, of the "Dover Castle," Broadway, Deptford.
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From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 12 September, 1857.
Disorderly Conduct.
At the Police-court, on Monday last, John and Mary Leary, man and
wife, were charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with having
created a disturbance at the "Dover Castle" public-house, Deptford.
The prisoners were also charged with assaulting the pot-man at the
above house, and with assaulting police-constable 264 R, having torn
his clothes. Conclusive evidence having been given, the Male
prisoner was fined 20s., and 4s. for damage done to the officers
clothes, or twenty days’ imprisonment. The female prisoner was
discharged.
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Kentish Mercury 14 June 1862.
DEPTFORD.
Four Long Leasehold Dwelling Houses, held at the low Ground Rent of £2
per annum each.
Messrs Hards & Vaughan., will sell by auction, at the "Dover Castle,"
Deptford, on Tuesday, July 1st, in four lots. Four substantial brick
built dwelling houses, eligibly situate being Nos, 11, 12, 13 and 14,
Windmill Road, near East Evelyn Arms, Lower Road, Deptford, let to
Messrs Westland, Hartivas, Huntingford, and Archer, and producing £7s
per annum.
Particulars of E. Hughes, Esq, solicitor, 14 High Street, Woolwich, or
of the auctioneers, Greenwich and 32, Abchurch Yard, Cannon Street. E.C.
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From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 9 August, 1862.
Dennis Pearcy, of Mill Lane, Deptford, was fined £10 or two months,
for breaking a plate glass window, belonging to Mr. Buckwell, boot
and shoe maker, High Street, Deptford. Also Mr. Barber of the "Dover
Castle" had his window broke.
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LICENSEE LIST
MARTIN John 1819-32+
MARTIN Robert Buchanan 1841-Feb/52 (age 70 in 1841 )
COLLINGBOURNE James Stephen Feb/1852+
BARBER Edward F 1856-May/65 (widower age 46 in 1861)
BATCHELOR James Uglow May/1865-71+ (age 45 in 1871)
GIDDINGS C 1874+
OVERTON Arthur H 1881-84+ (widower age 46 in 1881)
BOLTON George 1891+ (age 30 in 1891)
HOLDER Albert Thomas 1895+
BROWN Alfred 1899+
WILLIS William Arthur 1911+ (age 42 in 1911)
STUART James 1921+
CONRAD & WHEELER
1934+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/DoverCastle.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
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