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49 Dover Street (Dover Lane 1828 1847 )
Canterbury
Above photo circa 1954, kindly identified and sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above map kindly identified by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo August 2017, taken and identified by Rory Kehoe. These
houses are only about 10 years old. The overlay shows the suggested
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Kent Herald, 13 January 1825.
East Kent Quarter Sessions.
On Tuesday and yesterday, the General Quarter Sessions, for the Eastern division
of the County of Kent, was held at the Sessions House, St. Augustine's,
Canterbury, before Sir Edward Knatchbull, Bart. M. P. Chairman, and a full
Bench.
William Foster, age 20, was indicted for feloniously stealing and carrying away
on the night of Saturday, the 18th of December last, or early on Sunday morning,
three ducks and one drake, the property of William Marsh Miles, in the parish of
Barham.
Hearn stated, that on Sunday morning, the 19th December, prisoner came to his
house, the sign of the "Blue Anchor," in Dover Street, Canterbury, and left a
sack tied up with the witness; when prisoner was gone into the town, he opened
the sack and found the ducks in its, he suspected they were stole, and
immediately had the prisoner taken into custody. The ducks were afterwards owned
by the prisoner.
William Marsh Miles stated, that's on the 19th December he missed the ducks; a
few days afterwards, he attended at Mr. Sundys's office to identify some ducks
that had been found, he fancied the ducks were his, but there was a difference
in the plumage.
On his cross examination by Mr. Berens, he said he would not swear to the ducks;
there were more white feathers than in his, yet he thought, he believed they
were his property - if they had been alive they would have looked more like his.
Several respectable witnesses gave the prisoner a good character.
The Chairman summoned up the evidence impartially, and left the question of
identity to the Jury, who returned a verdict of Guilty.
The Court sentenced him to be imprisoned three months, and kept a hard labour.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Tuesday 12 June 1849.
Canterbury.
Important sale of the extensive Brewery of Messr's Flint, including 30
old established Inns and Public Houses, and other valuable property.
Mr. V. J., has received instructions to sell by auction, at the
"Fountain Hotel," Canterbury, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26th and 27th of
June, at 12 o'clock each day, (in consequence of the death of the senior
acting partner and the retirement of the surviving partners,) the
valuable property known as Messrs. Flint's Brewery, in Stour Street,
Canterbury, and the Inns, Public Houses, and other valuable property
connected with theirwith. The first day sale on Tuesday, 26th June,
1849, will comprise the following property in and near the city.
Public houses.
Lot 1. The "City of Canterbury," situate on the road to Whitstable.
Freehold.
Lot 2. The "George and Dragon," Westgate without, leasehold under Hind's
charity for 17 years unexpired.
Lot 3. The "Three Compasses," Westgate
within. Freehold.
Lot 4. The "Bell Inn" and Coach Office, in the High Street. Freehold.
Lot 5. The "Prince of Wales," St. Alphege Lane,. Freehold.
Lot 6. The "Weavers Arms," Broad Street, freehold and partly leasehold.
Lot 7. The "White Swan," Northgate. Leasehold under St. John's Hospital
for a short term, at a ground rent.
Lot 8. The "Kings Head," Northgate.
Freehold.
Lot 9. The "Swan Inn," at Sturry (close to the railway station).
Freehold.
Lot 10. The "Ship," St. Martins Hill, freehold.
Lots 12. The "Star Commercial Inn and Tap," St George's, close to the
Cattle market and Dane John. Freehold.
Lot 13. The "Blue Anchor," Old Dover Lane, near the Cattle market.
Freehold.
Lot 14. The "Fleece Inn," High Street, opposite to the Corn market.
Freehold.
Lot 28. Three neat Cottages opposite the Brewery, with large gardens
extending to the river.
Lot 29. The "Two Brewers" public house and Spirit Warehouse, adjoining
the last lot.
Lot 31. The "Black Dog" public house, Castle Street.
Lot 34. The "Duke's Head" Public House, Wincheap Street.
Lot 35. The "King's Head," Public House, Wincheap Street.
Lot 37. The "Royal Exchange," public house, Stour Street.
Lot 38. The "Kentish Arms," public house, and 5 cottages in Jewry Lane.
Leasehold for a short term at a low rent.
Lot 40. The "Duke William," at Ickham, abiout five miles from
Canterbury. Freehold.
Lot 41. The "Royal Oak Inn," at Deal. Freehold except a small portion.
Lot 42. The "King's Arms," Beach Street, Deal, and Cottage in the rear.
leasehold for a short term, at a Ground rent.
Lot 43. The "Fleur De Lis," near the Railway Station, Dover. Leasehold
for a term of 6 years, at a Ground rent of £3.
Lot 44. The "Two Brewers," Limekiln Street, Dover. leasehold for a term
of 46 years, at a ground rent of £3.
Lot 45. The "Fountain Inn, adjoining the Market place at Dover.
Freehold.
Lot 46. The "Lord Nelson," Radnor Street, near the harbour, Folkestone.
Freehold.
Lot 47. The "Bricklayers Arms," Fancy Street, Folkestone. Freehold.
Lot 48. The "Castle Inn," at Sandgate. Leasehold for a short term, at a
ground rent of 7s. 6d.
Lot 49. The "King's Head Hotel and Tap," at Margate. Freehold.
Lot 50. The "New Inn," at Elham, on the road to Hythe. Freehold.
Lot 51. The "King's Arms," at Milton near Sittingbourne. Freehold.
The Public Houses are for the most part in the occupation of
unexceptionable tenants, and the majority of them are doing trades, both
in beer and spirits, considerably above the average run of Country
houses. (None of them have been beer shops; they're all old Licence
Houses, with connections of long standing, thereby affording ample
security for the permanency of the trade). The Premises generally are in
a superior state of repair.
Particulars and Plans, price 1s. each, may be had of Messr's. Furleys
and Mercer, Solicitors, Canterbury; at the "Fountain Hotel;" and of Mr.
V. J. Collins, 3, Moorgate Street, London.
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From the Southeastern Gazette, 9 January 1866
Canterbury 2.bmp"
Transfer of Licenses.
The City magistrates, at their sitting on Thursday, made the following
transfer of licenses:—
The “Blue Anchor,” Dover- street, from Mrs. Gold to — Pettman.
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From the Whitstable Times, 8 October, 1870.
THE CITY SEWAGE CONDITION.
The Inspector of Nuisances read his usual report, from which it appeared
that a complaint had been received of a nuisance existing at the “Blue
Anchor” public house in Dover Street, arising from defective drainage.
It was ordered that the nuisance should be at once abated by remedying
the defective drainage.
On this question of drainage connection, Mr. Welby said he thought that
notice had been issued some time ago to compel house connections to be
made.
Mr. T. S. Cooper, however, reminded the Committee that it was worse then
useless to compel connections to be made until the water was laid on and
available for flushing the drain. When the notices referred to by Mr.
Welby were issued, they were very reasonably met by the objection that
the water so long promised was not yet available for the purpose of
flushing the sewers. It was necessary that they should take a business
like view of the matter. (Hear, hear.)
The subject, after a few words from other members was allowed to drop.
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From the Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette, 12 July 1884.
CANTERBURY POLICE COURT. THURSDAY. TRANSFERS.
Before the Mayor (H. B. Wilson, Esq.), and J. G. Drury, Esq.
The licences of the following house was transferred:— The "Blue
Anchor," Dover-street, from James A Barber to George T. Hogben.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald 14 February 1903.
CANTERBURY BREWSTER SESSIONS.
CHIEF CONSTABLE’S REPORT.
I have given notice of objection to the following houses:-
"Blue Anchor," Dover Street:— That the house is not structurally adapted
for the use of the public and not in a fit and proper state of repair to
be kept open as a public house; that the premises in the yard are sublet
to three separate persons; that the premises are in an insanitary and
unsafe condition; that the licence is not required to meet the wants of
the neighbourhood. After this inn had been inspected by the police, and
after the Magistrates had viewed, without any notice being given to the
police, repairs were started about the second week in January to the
back part of the premises. As far as I can ascertain the back part of
the premises has been re-roofed, the roofing of the stabling has been
taken down, and the props which supported the back part of the premises
have been removed. I am informed that, notwithstanding this outlay, the
owners have submitted plans to the Bench for the entire re-building of
the premises.
BLUE ANCHOR, DOVER STREET.
Mr. Knocker, for the owners, mentioned that their architect had advised
them to re-build the house, and plans would now be produced for the
consideration of the magistrates. The brewers proposed to spend
something like £1,800, and were prepared to meet the requirements of the
police in every way.
The City Surveyor's report went to show that the present house was not
fit for human habitation.
THE DECISIONS. SIX RENEWALS REFUSED
The Magistrates retired for the purpose of considering the cases. On
their return into Court the Chairman said the Magistrates had given a
great deal of consideration to the cases having regard to the
consequences of their decisions.
The Bench considered the "Blue Anchor." was in an insanitary state
and not adapted for the use of a public-house. They did not consider the
house was required, and, therefore, the licence would be refused. The
property had been allowed to drift into such a lamentable state of
repair and it was not structurally adapted for public use. The
Magistrates were not disposed to consider plans for the re-building of
the house as they did not think there was any need for an addition to
the houses in that street. Therefore the renewal of the licence would be
refused.
The Sessions were then adjourned until February 25th.
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LICENSEE LIST
GEORGE Thomas 1824+
(Anchor, Dover Lane)
HEARN Thomas 1828+
MORGAN James 1832-62+
(age 60 in 1851 )
GOLD Mrs to Jan/1866
PETTMAN ???? Jan/1866+
CASTLE H 1867+
FOX Harriet 1871+ (widow age 57 in 1871)
HALSEY George 1874-82+ (age 37 in 1881)
BARBER James A to July/1884
HOGBEN George T July/1884-88+
TOWNSEND Stephen 1891+
LYNCH Francis 1901+ (age 62 in 1901)
WALTER George 1903+ 
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From the Pigot's Directory 1824
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
Census
Canterbury
Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette
From the Kelly's Directory 1882
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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