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Sort file:- Ashford, August, 2021.

Page Updated Ashford:- Wednesday, 04 August, 2021.

PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1881

Royal Oak Shades

Latest 1903+

10 (6Kelly's 1903) Marsh Street

Ashford

 

I have found reference to the "Royal Oak Shades" in the census of 1881 which has a different address to the "Royal Oak" so I am assuming this was a different premises, probably connected to the hotel. Although the two names mentioned in the census said they were only grocers with no mention of a license for alcoholic beverages. However, further information found in the 1891 census definitely states publican.

 

LICENSEE LIST

DRURY Thomas & BATT James (Grocers) 1881+

CRESSWELL Danzey S 1891+ (age 37 in 1891Census)

DROVER Walter William 1903+ Kelly's 1903

 

Kelly's 1903From the Kelly's Directory 1903

CensusCensus

 

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