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55 High Street
Gravesend
Above drawing of 1840. Kindly sent by John Hopperton. |
Above Google image, 2020. Liz Lambers tells me the following:- This
aerial shot shows the remaining part of the "Catherine Wheel." It is the
black building with the dormer window. It now has a barbers on the
ground floor and seems to have separate access at the back to
residential accommodation. The records state that at one time 'sessions
were held here and judicial business took place. It was also the local
corn exchange'. It would have faced the Town Hall. |
The premises was rebuilt in 1686, and after many fires over the preceding
years, there is only a little part of the building that remains today.
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Kentish Gazette, 2 November, 1774.
To be sold by auction, by Mr. Harman, on Wednesday, 23rd instant
November, at the "Catherine Wheel Inn," in Gravesend, in the county
of Kent, between the hours of 3 and 6 in the afternoon, the
under mentioned freehold and leasehold estates, in the following
lots.
Lot one:- A new and substantial brick built Messuage, Tenement or
Public-house, with the Appurtenances, known by the name or sign of
the "Waterman's Arms," situate near the Church in Gravesend, for the
remainder of a term of 61 years, of which there will be 51 unexpired
at Christmas next, and subject to the ground rent of 2 guineas a
year only.
The said Public-house is subject to an Under Lease, at the yearly
rent of £10 10 shillings, of which there were 10-years unexpired at
Michaelmas last, and on the expiration thereof, the same is capable
of being considerably advanced.
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Kentish Gazette 15 November 1780.
To be Sold by AUCTION, At Mr. JOHN LANE'S.
The Sign of the CATHERlNE WHEEL, in GRAVESEND, in the County of Kent.
On Wednesday the 29th day of November, 1780.
Between the hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, if not former
disposed of by Private Contract, of which Notice will be given.
A Freehold Messuage, Tenement, or Farm house, with the Bars, Stable,
Outhouses, Orchard, Garden, and several Pieces or Parcels of rich arable
Land thereto belonging and adjoining; containing , by Estimation Fifteen
Acres, situate, lying, and being in the Parish of Meopham, in the said
County of Kent, and late in the Tenure or Occupation of Walter Burr.
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South Eastern Gazette 13 December 1836.
WANTED.
A good substantial four-wheeled single dray, capable of carrying three
butts of porter, either with or without a horse and harness; also a
substantial cart in good condition, fit for general purpose. Apply, if
by letter post-paid, addressed to Mr. Marriott, "Catherine Wheel," High
Street, Gravesend, Kent, stating particulars and price, which will meet
with immediate attention.
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London Gazette, 14 July 1857.
William Dawson Former Licensed Victualler, now in Maidstone Gaol. |
The roof of the building was severely damaged by fire and water that
completely destroyed the "Black
Horse Tavern" in November 1845.
I have just started to map out the pubs
that exist or existed in Gravesend, but need local knowledge and
photographs, old and current if you have any.
As the information is found or sent to me, including photographs, it will
be shown here.
Thanks for your co-operation. Every email is answered and all information
referenced to the supplier.
This page will be updated as soon as further information is found.
LICENSEE LIST
LANE Mr 1787+
TOMLIN Philip 1824-32+
 
MARRIOTT Mr 1836+
DAWSON William 1843+
FLINT Abraham 1837-41+ (age 55 in 1841 )
DAWSON William 1851-58+ (age 31 in 1851)
https://pubwiki.co.uk/CatherineWheel.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/catherinewheel.html
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
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