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Chevening
I believe this to be a different pub to the "Stanhope
Arms" in nearby Brasted. It is said that one time Lord Mayor of
London, Sir Thomas Kelly was born in this pub. This one, it appears was
demolished some time before 1887.
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Kentish Gazette, 26 August 1851.
Awful Occurrence.
On Saturday, the 16th. inst, a drayman who had been many years in the
service of Mr. Day, of Westerham, brewer, met with his death in the
following manner:—
He had been to the "Stanhope Arms" public house, at Chevening, with some beer, and shortly after he was found in the act of
being dragged by the wheels of the dry, bruised in an awful manner, and
when disengaged he rolled over into a ditch and immediately expired. It
is supposed he was riding on the shafts and fell asleep. We regret to
say he has left a wife and five children to lament his loss.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser 1 May 1860.
Renewal of Licence.
Mr. John Buxton, of the "Stanhope Arms Inn," Chevening, has lately died,
and an application was made by two of his sons, John and Robert, as his
executors, for a licence to continue the business. The application was
complied with.
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South Eastern Gazette, 2 October, 1860.
Transfer of Licenses.
The "Stanhope Arms," Chevening, was also transferred from the
executors of the late Mr. Buxton, to William Tedman.
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Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 6th October 1860.
The "Stanhope Arms," Chevening, was also transferred from the executive
of the late Mr. Buxton, to William Tedman.
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Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser 30 December 1887.
SOCIAL TEA AT THE SEVENOAKS WORKING MEN'S CLUB AND INSTITUTE.
On Tuesday Mr. O. Reid, the president of the Sevenoaks Working Men's
Club and Institute entertained the members of the Club to tea at the
Lime Tree Coffee House. There is no gentleman who is respected more
among the working classes in Sevenoaks than Mr. Reid, who takes a real
interest in the welfare of the Club which we are glad to say is now in a
flourishing condition. About 50 accepted the invitation to be present at
the tea, which was a most substantial one, and reflected great credit on
Mrs Potter, the proprietress of the Coffee House. The room was tastefully
decorated by Mrs Potter and her assistants. After tea several games were
indulged in. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. D. Reid, Miss Reid,
Mr. and Mrs. W. Knocker, and Mrs. Warren Jones, who manifested great
interest in the proceedings. Several songs were sung, and Mr. W. Bird
gave a very interesting address on the life of Sir Thomas Kelly, who was
at one time Lord Mayor of London, and who he said was born at the
"Stanhope Arms," Chevening, which house is now done away with. The evening
was one of the most enjoyable held in connection with the Club.
Oranges, nuts, &c. were served without limit during the evening. Mr. W.
W. Knocker in some well chosen remarks thanked Mr. and Mrs. Reid for
their great kindness, and Mr. Reid said be hoped at the commencement of
the new year classes of instruction would be formed in connection with
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From the
http://www.london-city-history.org.uk/biography.htm
Kelly, Thomas (1772-1855) publisher and Lord Mayor was born in Chevening, Kent on 7
January 1772, the son of an innkeeper. Coming to London in 1786, he
worked as an assistant to Alexander Hogg of 16 Paternoster Row until
1809. In this year he established his own concern as a publisher at 52
Paternoster Row. He was elected to the Common Council in 1823 and, as a
Whig he was elected as an Alderman in the ward of Farringdon Within in
1830, serving until his death. In between, he was located at Streatham
Hill and served as Sheriff and Lord Mayor in 1825-6 and 1836-7
respectably. He was also a member of the Plaisterers' Company. He is
probably best remembered for his Kelly's Practical Builder's Price
Book (1850). He died 7 September 1855 at 4 Buenos Ayres, Margate and is
buried in a family plot in the parish churchyard at Chelsham, Surrey. |
LICENSEE LIST
KELLY Mr 1772+
BUXTON John 1851-May/60 dec'd (age 72 in 1851 )
BUXTON John & Robert (sons) May-Oct/1860
TEDMAN William Oct/1860-71+ (also bricklayers master age 35 in 1861)
Census
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