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High Street
Canterbury
I already have listed two other pubs with the same name, and also showing
with different licensees in 1828, so I am going to assume that this is yet
another "King's Head," and listed in the Pigot's Directory of
1828 and 1832 under Inns and Hotels, unfortunately no house number was given.
I believe this also had a "Tap"
in Lamb Lane.
The other two being the "King's
Head" in Northgate Street, and the "King's
Head" in Wincheap Street.
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From the Kentish Weekly Post, 17 May 1741.
Wednesday May 20.
To the worthy FREEMEN of the City of Canterbury who are Interest if
Sir THOMAS HALES.
Gentlemen,
You are desired to meet the Friends of Sir Thomas, tomorrow Morning,
being the Day of Election, at either of the following Houses, viz.
The "King's Head," in High Street,
The "Fountain," St. Margarets,
The "Dolphin," Burgate,
The "Rose," St. Georges,
The "Black Boy," Burgate,
The "Flying Horse," Dover Lane,
The "Three Compasses," St. Peter's,
The "Golden Lyon," St. Peter's,
The "Mitre," High Street,
The "Rising Sun," St. Dunstan's,
The "Black Swan," North Gate,
The "White Swan," North Gate,
The "Tolerated Soldier," North Gate,
The "Fox and Seven Stars," St. Alphage,
The "Saracen's Head," St. Pauls,
The "Maiden Head," Wincheap,
The "Two Brewers," St. Mildred's,
The "Seven Stars," St. Alphage,
The "Three Tuns," St. Margaret's.
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Kentish Gazette, 18 April, 1806.
JAMES HACKER returns grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the
public for the liberal favours with which he has been honoured during
his residence at the "King’s Head Inn," Canterbury, and begs to
recommend a continuance of those favours to his successor, Mr. John
Friday, who, from his long experience in the business of an
innkeeper, he doubts not will give every satisfaction.
King's Head Inn and Tavern, Canterbury.
JOHN FRIDAY. Late of the "Bell Inn," Maidstone, having taken the
above house, begs leave to inform the Nobility and Public
frequenting Canterbury, that no pains shall be spared to render the
late improvements which have been made in the house and premises as
comfortable and convenient at possibly, and that every attention
shall be paid in having good horses and chaises.
April 14, 1806.
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From The Morning Post (London, England), Saturday, May 7, 1814.
To Families and Gentlemen Travelling the Kent-road to France.
"King's Head Hotel, in the centre of the High-street, Canterbury.
J. Friday has the honour to inform the Nobility and Public, that the
above Hotel having undergone recently a very great internal improvement,
the accommodation is elegant and commodious, the beds and other
apartments are fitted up in a style of comfort equal to any house in
England. He likewise assures the Public, that it will be a principle in
his business to regulate his charges on the most moderate plan.
Canterbury being only one post from Dover, a correct information may be
obtained of the Packets sailing.
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Kentish Gazette, Friday 22 September 1815.
BELL INN, MAIDSTONE.
Dilnot Wildish begs leave to return his most grateful thanks to the
Nobility, Gentry, and the Public in general, for the liberal support he
has received at the above Inn, and embraces this opportunity to returning
them that he has taken and will in a few days enter upon the "Kings Head
Inn," Canterbury, and earnestly solicits a continuance of their
recommended support, and assures them that no exertion on him shall be
wanting to merit their favours. He further begs to inform them that he
will be succeeded in the "Bell Inn," Maidstone, by his brother Valentine
Wildish, of the "Red Lion Inn," Ospringe, whom he takes the liberty of
recommending to their support, being assured that in his study to
deserve their patronage and encouragement.
Maidstone, Sept, 1915.
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From the Maidstone Gazette and West Kent Courier, 13 February, 1827.
On Saturday se'nnight, as Colonel Garrett, of Nether Court, near
Ramsgate, was walking towards the Dane John, in Canterbury, he
accidentally stepped up on a slide, and falling down, broke the cap of
his knee. Assistants being immediately rendered to the unfortunate
gentleman, he was conveyed to the "Kings Head Hotel," where Messrs.
Fitch and Chandler attended upon him, and after rendering every service
which their skills dictated, he was conveyed to his own home, under
every circumstance, in tolerable spirits.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 5 August 1834.
DEATHS.
July 30, at his father's "King's Head Hotel," Canterbury, after a short
but severe illness, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mr.
Henry Haywood, in the 23rd year of his age, deeply regretted by a
numerous circle of acquaintances.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 2 May 1837.
KING’S HEAD HOTEL, AND COMMERCIAL HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY.
T. M. BEER, jun. having succeeded his father in the above establishment,
begs to solicit the patronage of his Friends, Commercial Gentlemen, and
the Public generally in his new undertaking, which he hopes to merit by
the strictest attention to their comfort, combined with moderate
charges.
Wines, Spirits, Ales, &c. &c. of the best quality. Good Stabling,
Lock-up Coach-houses, &c.
April 23, 1837.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 30 May 1837.
Valuable FREEHOLD HOTEL, known as the "KING’S HEAD," excellent DWELLING
HOUSE, extensive Coach Houses, Stabling, Yards, and Premises,
IN THE HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY. FOR SALE BY AUCTION,
Without Reserve, By Messrs. COLEMAN and HARRISSON,
ON the Premises, the "King’s Head," WEDNESDAY, July 5th, at Twelve for
One o’clock, by order of the surviving Trustees under the Will of the
late John Friday, Esq.
A very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, most advantageously situate in the best
part of the High-street of the City of CANTERBURY"; comprising the
KING’S HEAD HOTEL, SPIRIT SHOP, and TAP, in full trade; a most
commodious DWELLING HOUSE and OFFICES adjoining; and very extensive
Yards, enclosed Coach-houses, Stabling for 50 horses. Lofts, and other
useful buildings, the whole adjoining together, and in the respective
occupations of Mr. T. M. Beer, Wm, Mount, Esq., Mr. George Davis, and
Mr. Edward Homersham, as yearly tenants, at rents amounting to £270 per
annum.
The above Premises command a very extensive frontage towards the High
Street of the City, and also towards Lamb-lane; they contain every
requisite both for residence and business of any description, and have
been lately altered and completely repaired at a very considerable
expense.
This Estate presents an opportunity for investment seldom to be met
with, as it may he held entire, or be advantageously divided to meet the
views of a purchaser.
The Land Tax is redeemed except £1.
Printed Particulars may be had at the principal Inns in the county; of
the Auctioneers, Dover; of Messrs. Nethersole and Barron, Solicitors,
15, Essex-street, Strand, London; and of Mr. Plummer, Solicitor,
Canterbury, of whom full information may be obtained, and at whose
Office a Plan may be seen.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 29 August 1837.
TO HOTEL KEEPERS AND OTHERS. TO BE DISPOSED OF, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
THE BUSINESS of all that old-established INN and COMMERCIAL HOUSE, well
known as the "King’s Head Hotel," situate in the
High Street, Canterbury, in the direct line of road between London and
the Continent.
The Premises consist of a commodious and well-fitted Hotel, calculated
for the reception of families of respectability, a Spirit Shop
in full trade, extensive Stabling, Lock-up Coach Houses, Tap, &c.
The Stock-in-Trade, Furniture, &c. to be taken by valuation, in the
usual manner.
Further particulars may be obtained by personal application to Mr. Beer,
on the premises, or at the office of Mr. T. T. DeLasaux,
Solicitor, Castle Street, Canterbury.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 28 April 1846.
DEATH.
Wildish:— April 13, at Cottingham, near Hull, Susan, widow of Mr. Dilnot
Wildish, of the "King’s Head Hotel," Canterbury, aged 70.
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LICENSEE LIST
HACKER James Apr/1806
FRIDAY John Apr/1806-14+
WILDISH Dilnot Sept/1815-28+
 
FIELD Abraham 1832+
BEER Mr to 1837
BEER T M (son) 1837+
JENNINGS John 1838+
From the Pigot's Directory 1824
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Stapleton's
Guide 1838
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