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From the Kentish Gazette, 23 October, 1860.
STALISFIELD. SUICIDE OF A FARMER.
Yesterday (Monlay) afternoon week an inquest was held before C. J. Fox,
Esq., deputy coroner, at the "Plough Inn, Stalislield, on the body of
John Elvy Chambers, farmer, aged 66 years, who had committed suicide by
hanging himself. Hope Chambers deposed:- The deceased was my father, and
I lived with him. Yesterday morning, the 14th October, about seven
o’clock, I was in the farmyard feeding the cows. I went from the
stockyard Into the granary with some beans. Directly I opened the
granary door I saw my father hanging by his neck to one of the beams. I
immediately cut him down, and called to the waggoner to come to me. My
father was quite dead. During the last year he has had several losses in
his business, and has been very low-spirited in consequence. I believe
that these losses and the bad harvest preyed upon his mind, and caused
him to commit suicide.
William Merrells, waggoner to the deceased, deposed:- Yesterday
morning, about half-past six, I was in the stable, and saw the deceased
come out of his house, and go into the cow-lodge, and afterwards into
the granary. It was usual for him to go into the buildings about that
time. At seven o’clock the last witness called me to the granary, where
I went, and found that he had just cut his father down from the beam. He
was quite dead. The deceased’s manners have been very different lately,
and he has talked very strangely for the last two months. He complained
of having had a great deal of trouble with his stock and crops, more
than he could bear. He had lost a horse and thirty sheep this year, and
the wet harvest, I believe, affected his spirits, and caused him to
destroy himself.
The coroner summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of "Temporary
insanity."
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news By Lauren MacDougall, 6 November 2019.
Kent’s cosiest pubs with gorgeous log fires that will shield you from the cold.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors and tasty food.
Is there anything better than curling up next a toasty log fire, pint in hand?
With the winter months drawing in and November predicted to be one of
the coldest ever, knowing your local cosy pub with a gorgeous log fire
is more important than ever.
Whether you're looking for a tipple after a brisk walk or just after
a warm afternoon out, there's plenty of choice.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors
and tasty food.
Some of them even have more than one wood burner, so you won't be
fighting for the coveted space in front of the flickering flames.
If you're looking for some inspiration, check out our list below.
The Plough Inn.
Cosy up by the fire at The Plough Inn in Stalisfield.
Where : Stalisfield Rd, Faversham ME13 0HY.
What : This cosy find is run by a husband and wife team who are
dedicated to good food showcasing locally sourced ingredients.
The old pub's incredible exposed wooden beams and low ceilings are the
perfect backdrop for a warming drink after a bracing walk in the
freezing temperatures.
And a well thought out menu means you can also grab a delicious meal
while you shelter from the cold.
There are at least three fireplaces too, so you'll be sure to grab a
warm spot.
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