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29 (1 in 1881 ) Broad Walk / High Dewar Road
Rainham
01634 362828
https://www.roseinnrainham.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/rose-inn
Traced back as early as 1870. One time a Mason's tied house, but the
brewery was bought out by Shepherd Neame in 1956 and the brewery was
subsequently closed and demolished.
At different times at least two other beerhouses existed in this
area, the "Walnut Tree" near Stratford Lane and the
"Pear Tree" near the top of Otterham Quay Lane. These small alehouses acted as local community centres,
where the men could escape from their often crowded cottages for relaxation
over a drink with friends.
The Rose stands at the comer of the road whose name has taken various forms
over the years. Currently ‘High Dewar Road’ it was listed as ‘Hydorc Lane’
(also called Drury lane) in Kelly’s Directory of 1908 and other spellings
include ‘Dory’, ‘Idore’ and ‘Hi Dore’.
This premises operated its own Slate Club in which participants would
save for a special occasion, such as Christmas.
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Kentish Gazette,11January 1876.
TRIAL OF PRISONER. ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.
Two men named John Flynn and John Sullivan were indicted for
robbing Henry Hales, with violence, and stealing from his person
17s. 6d., at Rainham, on the 12th December.
Mr. Kingsford prosecuted, and having stated the facts of the case
to the Jury, called Henry Hales, who deposed that he was an
engine-driver, and lived at Gillingham. On Sunday, the 12th
December, he met the prisoners at the "Star"
public house, Chatham Hill. Flinn said he was a policemen, and
wanted to know the road to Elmley Ferry, where he was going to
apprehend a man. Witness was going part of the wagon that road, and
offered to show them. They had some beer on the road. As they were
on the road near Rainham Sullivan stopped, and said he wanted the
bag he (witness) had in his pocket, and at the same time Flinn
seized him by the throat and brandishing a knife said to the other
prisoner "Shall I give it to him?" Sullivan answered "No; I have got
the bag." The bag was taken from his pocket by Sullivan. He had 17s.
6d.in silver in his purse, and among the coins was a new shilling.
By the Court:- Witness was quite sober.
William Kitchingham said he kept the "Rose" beerhouse at Rainham.
On the day in question the prosecutors and prisoners were in his
house, and they left together between four and five o'clock.
A witness named Howlett Mitchell, an innkeeper at Sittingbourne,
proved that the prisoners came to his house, and they left together
between four and five o'clock.
A witness named Howlert Mitchell, an innkeeper at Sittingbourne,
proved that the prisoners came to his house and had some
refreshment, for which Sullivan paid with a new shilling.
Police constable Packman proved apprehending Flinn, who denied
being at Rainham. Sullivan cautioned his "chum" not to say anything.
The prisoners, who totally denied the charge, were however found
"guilty," and each sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard
labour.
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Faversham Times and Mercury and North-East Kent Journal, Saturday 8
January 1876.
CANTERBURY.
... in silver in his purse, and among the coins was a new shilling.
By the Court—Witness was quite sober. William Kitchingham said he kept
the "Rose" beerhouse at Rainham. On the day in question the prosecutor and
prisoners were in his house, and they left together ...
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Faversham Times and Mercury and North-East Kent Journal, Saturday 20
September 1879.
Sittingbourne Petty Sessions.
The Bench then proceeded to the consideration of the licence in the
cases in which there were complaints about the manner in which the
houses were conducted, or in which the holders of the licences had
been convicted during the last 12 months of offence against the
Licensing Act.
These were John Hughes, "Cricketers Arms," Sheerness (convicted for
permitting gambling on February 28th); Peter Newton Barlow
"Shipwrights Arms," Sheerness, (convicted of a similar offence);
John Bircham, "Highlanders Arms," Minster; Samuel Jarrett,
"Cricketers," Rainham; Thomas Grewcock, "Green Lion," Rainham;
Elizabeth Sayer, "White Horse," Rainham; Richard Charles Wallace,
"Three King's," Sittingbourne; James Millington, beer house keeper,
Borden, William Kitchenham, "Rose," Rainham; John Jordan, "Billet
beer house", Milton.
The publicans having been cautioned, the Bench renewed each licence,
with the exception of those of Bircham and Jarrett, Superintendent
Mayne objected to the renewal of the licence to Bircham because of
the manner in which it was conducted, owing to the drunkenness, &c.,
of his wife and frequent quarrels between them. Jarrett's house had
also been conducted in a very unsatisfactory way. The bench refused
to renew the licence to Bircham and Jarrett, but adjourned the
question of renewal until September 29th, notice of which will be
given to the owners of the houses.
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Faversham Times and Mercury and North-East Kent Journal, Saturday 20
September 1879.
Sittingbourne Petty Sessions.
William Kitchingham, landlord of the "Rose" Beerhouse, Rainham, was
fined 40s. and 12s, for opening his house for the sale of beer at an
illegal hour on Sunday, August 24. Mr. Shakespeare, of Chatham,
appeared for the defendant.
Richard Green, the man who was found in the house, at the illegal
time stated, was fine 20s, including costs.
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news The grim reasons why these 9
Medway eateries were awarded 0-2 food hygiene ratings.
These reports highlight why it is important to do your research before
ordering a takeaway.
Most people are happy to place their trust in the hands of the staff who
prepare takeaways or meals in a cafe or pub.
But you can never be completely sure about what happens in the kitchens
of these eateries.
The Food Standards Agency, in conjunction with local councils such as
Medway District Council, undertakes regular inspections of all
businesses which serve food to ensure they meet legal hygiene and food
storage requirements.
2 - improvements are necessary
1 - major improvements are necessary
0 - urgent improvement is necessary
Kent Live has acquired the food hygiene reports of the 14 eateries in
the Medway area which achieved a rating of two or below in 2017 through
a Freedom of Information request.
We can exclusively reveal the grim details that gave these eateries
their ratings.
All ratings are based on the food hygiene inspection and rating scheme
reports by Medway Council and are correct as of January 3, 2017.
Rose Inn, High Street, Rainham.
The Rose Inn is due to be re-inspected "in the next couple of weeks."
The Rose Inn was given a rating of 1 when it was inspected on August 29,
2017.
The inspector found that "a thorough deep clean" and reorganisation of
the kitchen, storage area and basement was required. They also suggested
that food stock should be reorganised into "an area which is kept clean"
which can protect food from contamination.
The ice machine was also highlighted as a piece of equipment which
required "thorough" cleaning.
The inspector said: "Food storage in the walk-in chiller needs to be
improved, with all opened foods being covered e.g. sauce bottles,
chicken, desserts etc. to protect them from contamination."
Staff at the Rose Inn were also advised to replace their fly screen and
worn chopping boards.
Plus, all food handlers were advised to have refresher food hygiene
training "as training was over four years ago and certification is no
longer held".
A spokesperson for the Rose Inn said that they are due to be reinspected
in the "next couple of weeks". They declined to give any further comment
on why the pub was rated a 1 at their previous inspection.
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During the Covid 19 crisis of 2020, this pub was able to offer a take
away service in June, possibly earlier.
LICENSEE LIST
KITCHENHAM William 1874-79+
  
DADD William 1881-82+
(age 29 in 1881) 
WOOLLEY Henry J 1887-1905+ (age 58 in 1901)
     
WOOLLEY Caroline 1907-08+
  
WOOLLEY Henry Thomas 1911-30+      
SMITHERMAN Henry 1933-48+
  
OLIVER Ernest 1951+
LACER Arthur Edward 1953-55+
 
ENTWISTLE Jack 1957-74+
   
THOMPSON Ethel & Fred 1975+
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Mannings & Co Directory 1877
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From the Sittingbourne District Parrett's Directory 1908
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From the Medway Kelly's Directory of 1968
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From the Medway Kelly's Directory 1974
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