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1 Church Street / Green Lane
Boughton Monchelsea
https://thealbioninn-bmc.co.uk/
Above photo, circa 1857, kindly sent by Ray Newman. |
Above postcard, date unknown, with Albion on the right. |
Above photo 2011 by Nigel Chadwick
Creative Commons Licence. |
Above photo 2012, kindly sent by John Mills. |
 
Above sign left, 1980s. Sign right, May 1996.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
The 'Albion', situated in the middle of the village, was built about 1800
on the site of an older coaching-house, its first recorded owner being a
farmer in 1812. For many years it was used as a posting-house.
The pub closed for a short time prior to 2016 but opened again in August,
and now is known as the "Albion Inn and Curious Eatery."
By September 2023 it had reverted back to the "Albion " again.
As the information is found or sent to me, including photographs, it will
be shown here.
Thanks for your co-operation.
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Kentish Gazette, 14 October 1851.
Boughton.
We lament to state a sad attempt at self-destruction which took
place here on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Rose, landlord of the "Albion,"
public house, and late a colour-sergeant in the Royal marines, from
which corps he retired after 25 years service, without a stain on
his character, had, on that day, an altercation with his wife, by
whom he was assailed with the most violent language, which, we
understand, was unfortunately, by no means, of infrequent
occurrence. Unable to endure his misery longer. Rose went out into a
lodge at the back of the house (where he has often passed a part of
the night to escape similar persecution), and hanged himself to the
top of the door. Most happily his wife discovered him before life
was extinct, and cut him down, using at the same time, however, the
most disgusting expressions, to which we shall not now further
allude. A doctor was sent for, and the wretched man received every
proper attention, but, up to a late hour last night, was in the most
precarious state, little hope being entertained of his recovery.
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Kentish Gazette, 19 October 1852.
County Magistrates Clerk's Offices, Monday.
(Before D. Scratton, Esq.)
John Smith, the eldest, John Smith, jun., John Crisp, Edward Rose,
and Sarah Rose, were brought up in custody by
Superintendent Turrall, charged with having, on the night of the 9th
inst, at Boughton Monchelsea, violently assaulted Charles
Craddock, the constable, while in the execution of his duty. It
appeared from the evidence of Craddock and his witnesses,
that about 12 o'clock on Saturday night he was sent for to the
"Albion" public-house, as the prisoners had broken open the
door, and got into the house, from which they refused to go.
Immediately upon the constable making his appearance he was
attacked by the prisoners, knocked down, his staff taken from him,
and his hand cut open with it. He was rendered insensible
by the prisoners brutality. Information having been sent to
Superintendent Turrall, at Maidstone, he immediately went in
pursuit of the prisoners, and about six in the morning he found them
in on oasthouse belonging to Mr. Hayes, the elder Smith
having the constable's staff still in his possession. The prisoners
resisted violently being taken into custody, kicking those who
attempted to do so; but they were ultimately overpowered and taken
to Maidstone. They were all committed to trial at the
next Quarter Sessions.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Tuesday 26 October 1852.
Assaults on Constables.
John Smith, Sen. labourer, 17; John Smith, Jun., labourer, 18;
Edward Rose, labourer, 21; John Crispe, stonemason, 20; and Sarah
Rose, widow, 60, were indicted for having on the 10th October, at
Boughton Monchelsea, assaulted Charles Craddock, a constable, while
in the execution of his duty. They were charged in a second
indictment with having committed a common assault.
Mr. Francis was for the prosecution. Mr. Ribton defended Crispe, the
others were undefended.
The prosecuted deposed that on the 9th of October, a few minutes
after 12 at night, he was fetched to the "Albion" public house by
the landlady, who said if he did not come to her house murder would
be done. On getting there he found 6 or 8 persons standing in front
of the house, the door of which was open. He entered and found
Crispe in the taproom, but he left directly. Someone then fastened
the street door, and he soon heard of kicking as of persons wanting
to get in. He went towards the door, the kicking continued, and the
door at length flew open; the two Smiths and Crispe appeared at the
door, seized him and dragged him into the road, where he was knocked
down by some one, and became insensible. When he partially recovered
his staff was gone. He struggled with the youngest Smith, and threw
him on the road, falling upon him. He was immediately dragged off by
persons behind, who kicked him, while Smith tried to bite him, and
thrust a finger into his right eye. He next remembered standing in
the road, and seeing the youngest Smith about half a rod off; Smith
then rushed at him and kicked him. He struck Smith with his right
hand and then ran away into an orchard about 7 or 8 rods off. He had
no recollection of anything further till he found himself in a
cottage covered with blood and with his clothes torn.
Mrs. Ann Rose, the landlady of the "Albion," stated that all the
prisoners were at her house on a night in question; having been got
rid of once again forced their way in and commenced breaking the
chairs and tables, which induced her to go for the Constable. When
Craddock was assaulted in the road she saw all the prisoners beaten
him as he lay on the ground. The elder Smith was beating Craddock
with his staff. She ran away and screamed murder, and on her return
saw all the male prisoners dragging the constable on the ground
towards the orchard. Should again ran away screaming for assistance.
She afterwards saw the constable in Bodkin's house,, covered with
blood and in a shocking state.
The evidence of these witnesses was corroborated. Mr. Ribton
endeavoured in his cross examination to show that Crispe was
assisting the constable instead of beating him, but failed in
supporting this very Irish view of the case. The other prisoners
contented themselves with denying any participation in the assault.
Guilty. Each to be imprisoned for 18 months with hard labour, and to
enter into securities themselves in £10, and 2 others in £10 each,
to keep the peace for 12 months, and be imprisoned until such
sureties are entered into.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 8 July 1892.
Licensing.
Mrs. Boldon apply that the licence of the "Albion Inn," Boughton,
might be transferred to her from her late husband.
The Bench after having retired said the Bench had been very
carefully considering the report of the West Kent Licensing
Committee, the last clause of which was to the effect that the
committee suggested that justices should not, except in exceptional
cases, grant licences to women or very young men. They had
determined to adopt the suggestion of the Licensing Committee, and
to refuse licences to all women except in exceptional cases,
reserving to themselves the right to decide which such cases should
be.
Mrs. Boldon having been examined by the Chairman, and the
Superintendent having giving evidence as to her ability to manage
the house, the licence was transferred. |
Looks like it didn't stay with the new name of "Curious Eatery" for long.
It has now (December 2023) reverted back to the Albion" again.
LICENSEE LIST
ROSE Mr 1851
ROSE Ann 1852+
ROSE W 1855+
ANCOCK William 1861+ (age 31 in 1861 )
BOULDEN Thomas 1862-July/92 dec'd (age 66 in 1891)
BOLDEN Mrs (wife) July/1892+
ASHBY William 1903-13+ (age 68 in 1911)
AUGER Ellis 1922+
MURRELL Fred L 1930+
STRACHAN Ken & Kath 1959-98
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Albion.shtml
Census
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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