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131 (100 in 1861 ) High Street
Chatham
Above image circa late 1800s. |
Above photo circa 1898, showing the "Globe Hotel" in the distance. The
gateway on the right being Manor Road. |
Above photo, circa 1901, showing the "Globe" in the distance. The
Theatre Royal and Manor Road are on the right. |
Above photo 1930s. "Red Lion"
extreme right, "Globe" centre of picture. |
Above photo circa 2017 by Darkstar, showing 131 High Street. |
Above photo, 2024. Kindly sent by Philip MacDougall author of 'Lost
Chatham' published in 2024.
https://philipmacdougall.tilda.ws/ |
The Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre has referenced a set of
documents, that I haven't seen yet, and is part of the Watts Charity MSS,
1579-1972.
Reference is made as follows:-
1815-1892
T38. Premises at Chatham, Maidstone and Milton-next-Sittingbourne
[including land next to the "Sun
Tavern;" The "Globe Hotel;" The "United
Service;" The "Criterion" beershop;
the "Red Lion;" and cafe, formerly the "General
Havelock," all in High Street, Chatham; land, part of Room Lane Farm,
Old Maidstone Road, Chatham; Fant Farm, Maidstone; Church Field (29 acres).
Church Farm, Milton next Sittingbourne] (8 docs.)
The Licensing Records of 1872 also give reference to another "Globe"
situated in High Street/Ordnance Place, where a William Lackford was the
holder of the unlicensed premises, but it also indicated that it was a Beer
only license.
This premises in 1872 was owned by Edwards Winch and held a Full License.
Up to and including 1974 the address was given as 100 High Street.
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Kentish Gazette 22 February 1769.
William Poole, Hat-maker, Next Door to the "Old Globe," in Chatham makes and sells all sorts of
men's and boys hats, ladies riding hats,
etc. Wholesale and retail, on the lowest terms.
N. B. Hats in general cocked in the most neatest and fashionable manner.
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Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 23 January 1770.
STOLEN.
From Mr. JAMES EYRE, out of a Carriage at the "Bull Inn" Yard, Sittingbourn, Five Cotton Counterpanes, Twenty-eight Yards of Crimson
Check, one Flanders and two common Bed-ticks, and two Pair of small
Blankets, and likewise the Door of the Carriage missing.
Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons who stole the
above Goods, to Mr. Johnson, at the "Globe," Chatham; Mr. Eagleson, at
the "Flour de Luce," Canterbury; or at the "Bull" at Sittingbourn, so
that the above Mr. Eyre may have them again, shall receive One Guinea
Reward.
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Kentish Gazette, Saturday 5 January 1771.
To be LET, and entered upon immediately,
PUBLIC HOUSE, ready Furnished; known by the Sign of the "Thistle and
Crown," nearly opposite the "Kings Head Inn," Rochester.
The House is very complete, and well situated.
For further Particulars, enquire of Mrs. Rebecca Elliot, Brewer, in
Rochester, or of Mr. Lachlen Maclean, at the "Globe," Chatham.
None but Principals will be treated with.
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Manchester Mercury, Tuesday, 1 January 1771.
Edward Johnson, late of Chatham in the County of Kent, Innholder, Dealer
and Chapman.
To appear December 29th, January 2, and February 5, at the "Globe,"
Chatham.
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Kentish Chronicles, 26 June, 1795.
Death.
Thursday last died here, Mr. Lauhlan, many years master of the
"Globe Tavern," but had lately retired from business.
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Kentish Gazette, 5 August, 1806.
DEATH.
Saturday, of a dropsy, Mr. George Gould, late master of the tap at
the "Globe Tavern," Chatham.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal, Tuesday 3 August 1819.
Kentish Gazette 7 July 1819.
Capital Inn, at Chatham, to let.
The "Globe Inn," at Chatham, most desirable situated in the High Street,
at the corner of Globe Lane; which is the principal thoroughfare to the
Dockyard, Barracks, Brompton, &c.
This house has long had a very considerable run of trade, and from its
situation there is no doubt of its continuing to be one of the best
houses in the town.
Particulars may be known by application at the Counting-House of Mr.
Best's Brewery, at Chatham.
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West Kent Guardian, 2 January 1841.
Globe Inn, Chatham.
The spirited host of this well-known old-established and respectable
tavern gave his annual dinner to his friends and visitors on Thursday,
having the this day of the year, when about 40 respectable tradesmen sat
down I to a very excellent repast, which the worthy landlord provided
gratuitously for his guests. Upon the removal of the cloth, the
chairman, Joseph Ashley, Esq., gave the usual loyal toasts, to which
were responded to most heartily. The party kept up the evening with the
utmost conviviality until New Year's morn, when the company separated
highly delighted with their evening’s entertainment, wishing health,
happiness and prosperity to Mr. Philip Jenner and his highly respected
family.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 7 June 1842.
DEATH.
May 27, aged 38, Mr. P. Jenner, landlord of the "Globe Tavern," Chatham.
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Kentish Gazette, 12 March 1850.
At a meeting of the Chatham Parochial Association, held at the "Globe
Tavern," High-Street, it was unanimously resolved that the
principle of electing unpaid constables for the ensuing year be
maintained by the association.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 08 April 1856.
Globe Inn, Chatham.
James Birch (Proprietor of the Maidstone Omnibuses,) begs to inform his
friends, and the public generally, that is taken the above house, which
has been subjected to a thorough renovation; and hopes, by strict
attention, and the sale of articles of first-rate quality, to partake of
a share of their patronage.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Thursday 12 July 1900.
Narrow escape at the Globe Hotel.
The employees at the "Globe Hotel," Chatham, were considerably alarmed
on coming downstairs on Thursday morning at 6 o'clock to find the bar
full of smoke. One of the settees in the lounge bar was on fire, and
needed but a draught of wind to fan it into flames. The fire, which is
supposed to have been caused by a cigar end was extinguished. |
LICENSEE LIST
JOHNSON Mr 1770+
McLEAN John 1793+
LAUHLAN Mr pre 1795
GOULD George to Aug/1806 dec'd (Globe Tap)
BIRCH Henry 1828+
MILLER Mary 1832+
(99 High Street)
JENNER Philip 1841-27/May/42 dec'd age 38
BURCH James July/1856-62+ (age 65 in 1861)
MACLEAN Lachlen Mr 1871+
EASTLEY Robert 1872-74+
BURCH James 1879+
THOMPSON Robert 1881+ (age 34 in 1881)
THOMPSON John jun 1882+
MASTERS Richard 1891+ (age 61 in 1891)
TOPLEY Harry 1901-03+ (age 36 in 1901)
WARD Francis Tryram 1911+ (age 31 in 1911)
WARD Frank 1913+
TAYLOR Harry 1922+
JONES Alfred 1930+
JONES S A 1938+
JENNER P 1938+
PHILO G M 1955+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Globe.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/globe.html
Universal
British Directory of Trade 1793
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Wright's
Topography 1838
Licensing
Records 1872
Census
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