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1 Woolwich Road
Greenwich
Above engraving 1850s. The above picture was from an advertisement kindly sent by David Ramzan.
Above is obviously their garden area. |
Above postcard, circa 1908. |
Above photo, 1950. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo 4 June 2009, by Ewan Munro. |
Above photo January 2011 by Stephen Harris. |
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From the Kentish Gazette, 21 February 1843.
GREENWICH.
An inquest was held on Wednesday last, at the "Ship and Billet," on the
body of Mrs. Hannah Beale, the wife of Mr. Joshua Beale, of East
Greenwich, engineer. Mr. Joseph Appleton, of the Trafalgar-road,
surgeon, deposed that he was sent for on Monday afternoon, in a hurry,
to attend on the deceased; that he found her in the bed-room, partially
undressed, sitting on a chair, supported by her family, and quite dead;
he made the usual inquiries as to how she was first seized, &c; Mr.
Beale and his daughter suggested the probability of the deceased having
taken some essence of bitter almonds, which was in the house, and
thereby caused her death, and search was directly made for the bottle;
after some time, it was found in a drawer in the bed-room, in the pocket
of the dress of the deceased; he instantly made the necessary
examination, to endeavour to find if such was the case, but could not
discover the slightest smell, which, if it had been used, must have been
easily detected; he could not account for the precise death of the
deceased without a post-mortem examination; at the same time, he saw
nothing to lead him to suppose that she had died otherwise than from
natural causes. The servant, having examined the bottle, was of opinion
that a small quantity was missing from it; she stated that the essence
was used to flavour pies and puddings, but that her mistress had often
cautioned her to be very careful in the use of it, as one drop taken
pure would kill. Several of the jury having stated that many rumours
were abroad that the deceased had poisoned herself, it was, after
considerable discussion, decided upon having a post mortem examination,
by Mr. Appleton and Mr. Keeble, and the inquest was adjourned.
On Friday evening it was resumed, and the following written statement of
the result of the examination, and opinion as to the cause of death, was
handed in:- We have made a careful examination of the body, and find the
liver diseased, and an effusion upon the brain, which appearances,
joined with what we have learnt of her previous complaints, we fully
believe sufficient to account for death. We submitted the contents of
the stomach to a careful analysis, and the result gave us no indications
to prove the presence of oil of kernels.— Signed, Joseph Appleton, Henry
Keeble, Robert Hicks."
The professional gentlemen underwent a close examination by the coroner,
and the jury ultimately returned a verdict of "Died from serous
apoplexy." West Kent Guardian.
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West Kent Guardian 16 January 1847.
BREWER v. PATTEN. Assault.
In this case the parties are neighbours, residing near the "Ship and
Billet," Woolwich road, and on the day named in the summons it appeared
the wife of the defendant and the complainant had a "few" words
respecting their honesty and station in society, which led to the
assault.
The complainant, in detailing his grievance stated that he was quietly
sitting in his mother’s shop dressing her front, when the defendant
walked in and struck him in the face.
In answer to questions put by the magistrates, he stated the cause of
quarrel between himself and Mrs. Pattern to be a doubt existing as to
who stood best in the rent role of the landlord.
Mrs. Frances Martin, a neighbour, was called to corroborate this
statement, and in answer to a question put by the magistrate, she
admitted hearing the compliant tell Mrs Patten to close her "tater
trap."
Mr. Traill— I suppose you mean her mouth?
Witness:- Yes, sir.
Mr. Traill:— Did you see the defendant strike the complainant?
Witness:— Yes, sir.
The defendant being called on for his defence, admitted going to the
shop of the complainant, but denied the blow.
Mr. Traill:— Two witnesses have sworn you did, but as I
think the conduct of the complainant was not strictly right I
shall not fine. You must pay 2s., the costs of the summons, and enter
into your recognizance to keep the peace for the next three months.
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From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 29 December, 1855.
From the Borough of Greenwich Free Press, 12 January, 1856.
H. C. LOVEGROVE,
"SHIP AND BILLETT," WOOLWICH ROAD,
"The Old House at Home."
Every Article of the best quality.
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From a local publication 1859 November.
Sir John Falstaff, Lower
Water-gate, Deptford. Messrs. Austin and bird will Sell Auction, on the
above Premises, on Thursday next, Dec. 1, at 13 for I. In consequence of
the house being about to be palled down, all the excellent FIXTURES and
EFFECTS, consisting of bedsteads, bedding, chests of drawers, carpeting,
and the usual bed-room furniture, modern bar fittings, metal-top
counter, 6-motlon beer-engine, spirit piping, tips, casks, and a large
assortment of trade utensils; dob-room, parlour, and tap-room furniture,
comprising mahogany tables, chairs, sofa, chimney glasses, &c., in good
condition; kitchen and cellar requisites, nearly new; summer-house,
fitted to roof of premises; painted drinking-boxes and tables, gas
fittings, blinds, bells, stoves, &c. throughout house, together with all
the usual appointments of a public-house. On view; and Catalogues five
days before the sale, on the premises; at the principal Inns in
Deptford; and at the Auctioneers' Office, 131, Southwark - bridge-road,
S.E. Nov 1859. |
The building today has either been rebuilt or was extensively renovated
just after 1859.
I am informed that the pub changed name to the "Duchess
of Greenwich" but that closed in 2017 and is now called the "Thai Tiger"
and is more a restaurant than a pub. I also have reference to this pub being
called the "Frog
and Radiator" in 2004
LICENSEE LIST
WOODCOCK William 1832+
TURNER John 1840+
TYLER Henry to Sept/1852
LOVEGROVE Henry Churchill Sept/1852-58+
BEAGLE James to Jan/1860
TASSELL Thomas Jan/1860-62+
SCOTCHMAN William James Mar/1863
PUGH Lewis Mar/1863-Feb/64
KEARNER James Feb/1864-May/65
AUSTIN Josiah May/1865-66+
KEARNEY J 1867+
WALLIS Alfred Brude 1871 (age 39 in 1871 )
PARFREY Philip to Nov/1871
MEEKINS Algernon Nov/1871+
NEATE William 1874-82+ (age 58 in 1881)
STRINGER Richard T 1891+
STRINGER B G 1896-1901+
DURDEN Charles 1904-11+
BARKER Ernest 1919+
WEBSTER Edward James 1921+
YATES Henry Thomas 1938+
YATES TAVERNS Ltd 1944+
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From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
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