Kent Gazette, 3 October, 1778.

Friday morning about 3 o'clock, a fire broke out in the bar of the "George Inn," in Cranbrook, which had like to have been attended with dreadful consequences, but providentially it was timely discovered and extinguished. It was occasioned by the carelessly leaving a pair of snuffers. It is hoped this will warm persons to take care to secure them before going to bed, that accidents of so destructive a nature may be prevented.

Kentish Gazette, 14 October, 1780.

To be let, and entered upon immediately.

The "George Inn," in Cranbrook.

Every Thing to be took at a fair appraisement.

For further particulars enquire of Mr. Samuel Field, at the "George," in Maidstone; or the "George Inn," in Cranbrook.

Kent Gazette Reports 28 May 1805.

BREWERY. To be SOLD by AUCTION, By J. MOTT,

On Friday the 21st day of June, 1805, between the hours of three and six, at the "George Inn," in Cranbrook (unless in the mean time disposed of by private contract) of which notice will be given.

A Most desirable and valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, together with a compact and convenient common brewery, and three public inns, known by the names of the "George," the "Bull," and "Duke's Head," now in full trade, and calculated for extensive business. Also a neat and substantial Dwelling House, lately built with substantial offices, garden, orchard, barn, stable, oast and lodgings, and about 30 acres of rich meadow, arable, and hop grounds, pleasantly situated in the town of Cranbrook, in the county of Kent, late the property of Mr. Stephen Wilmshurst, deceased; which will be sold in separate lots. Printed particulars of which may be had at the Auctioneer's general Agence Office, or the executer, Messrs. Wilmshurst, Buss and Elliott, Cranbrook, who will treat for the same, or by letters post-paid.

From the Kentish Gazette, 1 February 1842.

CRANBROOK.

The christening was celebrated at Cranbrook by a public dinner, provided at the "George Inn," Thomas L. Hodges, Esq., was chairman, the Hon. Captain King, R.N., vice-chairman. The company, we understand, was numerous and highly respectable, and the evening spent in harmony and conviviality suited to the joyous occasion.

Regarding the christening of the Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent to the British crown. Paul Skelton.

Kentish Gazette, 2 February 1847.

Weald of Kent Farmers’ Club.

On Wednesday evening, the 20th ult. the monthly meeting of this club took place at the "George Inn," Cranbrook. Mr. Walker was unavoidably prevented attending, and consequently his second lecture on agricultural chemistry was postponed till the next meeting. The club, accordingly proceeded to discuss the subject which stood over from the last meeting.

"Tenant Rights."— Mr. Barnes took the chair, and there were about sixty members present. An animated discussion ensued, in which a large number of the members present took part. The disposition was strikingly manifested to entertain the question in an enlarged and liberal spirit. It was strenuously maintained that a just and fitting relation between landlord and tenant must be equally as beneficial to the former as the latter, and that this was the true light in which the question of tenant rights ought to be viewed. The subject again stands over for another meeting. We shall present our readers with the whole of the resolutions when the discussion is finished. After electing Messrs. George and William Crampton, of Cranbrook, members of the club, the proceedings terminated.

Kentish Gazette, 24 April 1849.

CRANBROOK.

At the annual court leet, held at the "George Inn," Mr. George Dadson, our respected townsman, was appointed high constable for the ensuing year. At two o'clock an excellent dinner was prepared by Mr. Mills, to which a large party sat down.

Kentish Gazette, 17 September 1850.

MARRIAGE. Winch - Mills.

Sept 5, at St. Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook, by the Rev. F. Barrow, vicar, Mr. William Huffinian Winch, estate agent, &c., to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. Francis Mills, of the "George Inn," Cranbrook.

Kentish Gazette, 7 March 1854.

GEORGE INN. CRANBROOK,

TO BE LET. With Possession on the 4th day of APRIL next, The above old established and establishes and well-known COMMERCIAL HOUSE.

Apply to Mr. Wm. B. Sharp, Bakers Cross, Cranbrook.

Southeastern Gazette 4 January 1853.

CRANBROOK. Caution to Innkeepers.

On Thursday evening last, a man of respectable appearance, who gave the name of John Vallance, but who no doubt is one of the gentlemen we have lately heard of visiting the inns in different parts of the county, gave Mrs. Mills, of the "George Inn," a call, and after making many kind enquiries as to the health of the family, wished to be accommodated with a bed for four or five nights, and called for ale, bread, and cheese, to the amount of 1s. 2d. Having demolished it he desired a bottle of gin and another of rum to be sent into his room, and then went into the yard; but this arousing Mrs. Mills’s suspicions, she refused to serve him. He then made himself scarce without paving for his ale, &c. After some little time search was made for him, and he was found at Mr. Dyke’s beer-house, where he had also asked to be accommodated with a bed for several nights. On being searched he had not a farthing, but a bill was found on him, without any name, for ale, spirits, and tobacco, &c., amounting to £1 15s., which was receipted; also a copy of an agreement showing or pretending to show that he had hired a house at £24 per year of Mr. Frederick Crow, of King-street, Ramsgate. As no false pretence had been used, Mrs. Mills's only remedy was to proceed against the scamp for the amount, which of course she declined to do. The fellow’s plea was that he had lost his money in the water-closet, and having made this discovery he did not return to the house. About a fortnight since Mrs. Mills was favored with a visit from a respectably dressed man carrying a brown paper parcel, who had supper, bed, and breakfast, and then decamped without paying his bill.