Address unknown

Dover

It looks as though this could have been reopened by Mrs. Little in 1870 when she received a new licence.

At this stage and without an address I am wondering whether the pub actually existed at all. Reasons for this statement are that the "British Tar" at 27 Tower Hamlets Street had a James Joseph Little as licensee between 1853 and 1878 and she may well have taken over from her husband. Also the papers of the day could well have typed Arms instead of Tar, thus creating this confusion.

Speaking generally now and not referring to this or any other particular house, it might be appropriate to refer to the stricter laws now being enforced. Prostitutes were under constant surveillance and were shadowed by specially trained personnel connected with the Contagious Diseases Act. Further to that, persons caught drinking out of hours were now liable to prosecution and fines as well as the person who served them. Like the motorist in later years, the publican was governed by a totting up procedure.

LICENSEE LIST

LITTLE Mrs May/1870+

From the Dover Express