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75 East Street
Gravesend
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Above photo showing the building in 2019. |
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle,
Saturday 20 May to Wednesday 24 May, 1769. Price 2½d.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
On Wednesday the 5th of July next, between the hours of two and four in
the afternoon at the “White Hart Inn,” Gravesend. All that capital
Messuage late of Mr. Chard Stephenson, deceased. Late at Swanscomb, in
the County of Kent; consisting of Six Roomson a site commodious for a
Gentleman's family; with Coach-house, Stable, and other convenient
offices, and Garden containing Two Acres planted with choice Fruit
Trees, and Wall. The Premises are Freehold, in very good area and
pleasantly situate about a Mile from the River Thames, Nineteen Miles
from London and a Quarter of a Mile from the Great Road, London; Three
Miles from Gravesend, and from Dartford, and are now let on Lease Term,
of which Nine Years and a Half is expired, at the yearly Rent of Twenty
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From the Maidstone Journal, 3 April 1798.
"White Hart Inn," Gravesend.
T. Pitt, late Post-Master and Corn-Chandler, respectfully informs his friends
and the public in general, that he has taken the above Inn, where he flatters
himself, that by an unremitting attention to the accommodation of those who may
honour him with their favours, he shall receive their patronage and support.
Good wine, and well furnished larder.
Neat Post Chaises, Post Coach, and Saddle Horses.
A Post Coach twice a day to and from London.
Information may be had by enquiry, of any Ships outward and homeward bound.
Continues the Corn-Chandlery Business.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 21 February 1804.
Public House and Land, Gravesend.
At the "White Hart," Gravesend, in three lots, between the hours of three and
five in the afternoon, on Thursday the 22nd day of March, unless previously
disposed of by private contract.
Lot 1:- A messuage, now used as a Public House, known by the sign of the
"Globe," situate in the best part of High Street, Gravesend, with upwards of 20
feet front, and of considerable depth, with three Tenements and a Stable, in the
occupation of Elizabeth Calvert, at the very low rent of £9 10s. and on lease,
which will expire on the 31st of May, 1811.
Lot 2:- A Parcel of Land, in the Common Field, adjoining the town, near the
Windmill, containing about one acre and a half, on lease to the same tenant as
above, at the yearly rent of £1, 10s.
Lot 3:- Another Parcel of Land, in the same Common Field, situate on the further
side of the Gravel Pit, containing about one acre and a half, and on lease to
the same tenant as above, at the yearly rent of £1 10s.
The yearly Outgoings from the Estate are £2 16s. for Land Tax and Paving.
The tenant will show the premises, and further particulars may be known at Mr.
Claridge's Office, No. 47, Pall Mall, London.
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Kentish Gazette, 17 February, 1804.
Public House and Land, Gravesend.
To be SOLD by AUCTION, At the "White Hart," Gravesend, in three
lots, between the hours of three and five in the afternoon, on
Thursday the 2nd day of March, unless previously disposed of by
Private Contract,
Lot 1. A MESSUAGE; now used as a Public House, known by the Sign
of the "Globe,"
situate in the best part of High-street, in Gravesend, with upwards
of twenty feet front, and of considerable depth, with three
tenements and a stable, in the occupation of Elizabeth Calvert, at
the very low rent of £9. 10s. and on lease, which will expire on the
31st May, 1811.
Lot 2. A Parcel of Land, in the Common Field, adjoining the town,
near the windmill, containing about one acre and a half, on lease to
the same tenant at above, at the yearly rent of £1. 10s.
Lot 3. Another Parcel of Land, in the same Common Field, situate
on the further side of the gravel pit, containing about one acre and
a half, and on lease to the same tenant as above, at the yearly rent
of £1. 10s.
The yearly outgoings from this estate are £2. 16s. for land tax
and paving.
The tenant will shew the premises, and farther particulars may be
known at, Mr. Claridge’s Office, No. 47, Pall Mall, London.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 4 February 1806.
"White Hart," Gravesend.
Sarah Pitt takes the liberty to inform her Friends and the Public, (in
consequence of the decease of her late Husband) that she continues to carry on
the Business of this House; it will be her pride, and she feels it must be her
interest, to conduct it on such a way as to give satisfaction to all who may
honour her with their custom.
She therefore ventures to assure them, that articles of the first quality shall
be found at the "White Hart," and that the best accommodation and attendance
will be provided.
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Kentish Gazette, 7 February, 1806.
DIED.
On Saturday se’nnight, Mr. Thomas Pitt, Master of the "White Hart
Tavern," Gravesend.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 25 February 1806.
To be Sold by Auction, some time in the month of May next, on which previous
notice will be given.
All those valuable freehold premises, called the "White Hart Inn," situate in
the High Street, in Gravesend, with extensive and convenient stabling and
out-buildings to the same belonging; also a freehold Messuage or Tenement
adjoining, situate in the "White Hart," and called the "Union" or "White Hart
Tap."
The above premises are in the occupation of Mrs. Pitt and others.
Also a freehold Messuage or Tenement, situate in the High Street aforesaid, and
adjoining the said Inn, in the occupation of Mrs. Gaseham, as Tenant from year
to year.
Further particulars may be had of Mr. James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend.
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From the Kent Herald, 4 December 1828.
Kent. Public free house with land.
To be sold by auction, by Chalk, Meggy, and Beadel.
On Saturday, December 13, 1828, at the "White Hart Inn," Gravesend, at 12
o'clock, by directions of the proprietor. All that freehold long established
Road Inn, the "Bull," at
Horner's Cross, in the Parish of Stone, about two miles from Dartford, and five
miles from Gravesend, in the County of Kent, now in the occupation of Mr.
Durling, an tenant from year to year. The premises are well timbered, and
exclusive of the Public House, consist of Three Tenements, Stables, and Barn;
the whole standing upon about two acres, which are planed with cherry and other
fruit trees. The land is supposed to contain good brick earth, and the spot is
delightfully pleasant for building upon, being elevated, and directly opposite
to Greenhithe, commanding a full view of the shipping passing to and from the
Metropolis. Land Tax redeemed.
Also, a separate lot, two freehold Fields containing about 8 Acres, lying
near the "Bull Inn," with a
considerable quantity of young timber thereon, now held by Mr. Nettle, Higham,
as tenant from year to year. Land tax redeemed. Particulars of Messrs Geppand
Perkins, Solicitors, Chelmsford; of Messrs. Humphreys and Porter, 19, King's
Arms yard, Coleman Street, London; at the Place of Sale; of the Tenants; of the
Printer of this paper; and of the Auctioneers, Chelmsford.
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From West Kent Guardian 15 August 1835.
WHITE HART TAVERN AND FAMILY HOTEL
High-street, Gravesend, by W. Saunders.
Dinners provided, for large or small parties, on the
shortest notice. - Wines, Spirits, etc. of a superior quality.
A Table d'Hote.
N.B. Visitors resorting to Gravesend will here find comfort combined
with economy. ....... Superior Beds.
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South Eastern Gazette, 11 October 1853.
PETTY SESSIONS.
Monday. (Before R. Oakes and E. Tickner, Esqrs.)
James White and John Baker were committed for trial for passing one
counterfeit shilling upon Mr. Farr, the landlord of the "Albion;"
one counterfeit shilling upon Mr. Turner, of the "White Hart;" and
one counterfeit shilling upon Mr. Tisdell, of the "Privateer,"
West-street.
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From the Southeastern Gazette, 22 May 1866.
Robbery from the Person.
James Tapling, an assistant at sailors’ boarding-house, was charged with
having on Friday last stolen three half-crowns, the property of a sailor
named George Anderson. Evidence in support of the charge was given by a
married woman named Alice Linton, who deposed that whilst she was in the
“White Hart Inn” on the day in question, the prisoner was there, and
took up the change given by the barman to the sailor. Prisoner, who said
he had been drinking or he would not have done it, was ordered to be
remanded till Friday.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Monday 8 January 1872.
Joseph Hinkley, well known to the police, was charged with being drunk
and riotous, in High Street, on Thursday afternoon.
P. C. Flinn said he found prisoner and another man fighting outside the
"White Hart," prisoners refusing to go away, was taken
into custody, when he savagely assaulted a man who came to the
constable's assistance.
Fined 10s. and costs. or 14 days. |
Changed name to the "Orient" in 1890.
LICENSEE LIST
PITT Thomas Apr/1798-Feb/1806 dec'd
PITT Sarah (widow) Feb/1806+
ROGERS Richard Rogers & BEARD Worthington 1824+
GARDNER George 1828-32+
 
SAUNDERS W 1835+
COLLEY William 1840+
TURNER Robert 1853-58+
WALTER Thomas J 1861+
 (also part Owner of Steam Tugs age 34 in 1861 )
HANESWORTH A Mrs 1862+
JOHNSTON William 1865-74+
WATSON William 1878-82+ (age 26 in 1881)
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
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