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75 (43 in 1861 ) Stour Street
St. Thomas Hill
Canterbury
Above engraving 1887, kindly sent by Tim Timpson. |
Above photo, circa 1904, showing the rear, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, circa 1947, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo by Edward Wilmot 1965. |
Above image from Google Sept 2009. |
City of Canterbury sign March 1991.
Above with thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com |
 
Above card issued March 1955. Sign series 4 number 9. |
Building we see today is early 19th century and was mentioned an 1838
directory. However, archives held by Whitbread tell of it being bought in
1803 by Mr. Thomas Flint. It was again sold by Flints Brewery to the George
Ash brewery in 1849 and then was described as "an Old Established Roadside
Public House with a brick built and thatched shop in front."
According to Edward Wilmot's book "Inns of Canterbury" published 1988,
the premises was converted in 1971 into student accommodation and is now used as a boarding house for girls at St. Edmunds.
This house is not to be confused for the "Old
City of Canterbury" at Oaten Hill.
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Kentish Gazette, 6 July, 1821.
On Saturday morning last, at 10 o'clock, Mr. Delasaux, Coroner for
Kent, summoned a jury to attend at the "City of Canterbury"
public-house, in Saint George's Fields, near this city, to enquire
of the death of Samuel Stephens; after having sworn the Jury, and
commenced taking the depositions of witnesses much difficulty arose,
and the jurors expressed a desire that the body might be opened, as
they were of opinion it would throw very considerable light upon the
case; the Coroner then adjourned the Inquest until 7 o'clock in the
evening, by that means giving time for the body to be opened and
examined. At the appointed hour the Coroner and Jury assembled, and
having taken the depositions of two medical gentlemen, and
attentively considered the evidence, a verdict was returned — That
the Deceased Died by Excessive Drinking. The deodand had, we
understand, been concerned in a pugilistic combat early in the
morning, with a man whom he had quarrelled with while drinking it
the public-house where the inquest was held.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 19 July 1842.
On Saturday a fatal accident occurred to a boy named Goldsack employed
in keeping birds off a pea-field opposite the "City of Canterbury"
public-house, St. Thomas’s Hill, near this city. Having been entrusted
with a pistol, in ramming down the charge the ramrod by some means got
fixed in the barrel, and in trying to remove it the sleeve of his jacket
caught the trigger, which caused the pistol to explode, the charge
entered his side, and caused his death on Sunday evening.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 7 November 1843.
No. 1, St. Dunstan’s £10 Burial Society.
The Fifth Anunal Meeting of this Society was held on the 7th of Oct.,
for the purpose of electing Officers, &c., and on the 28th about 10 of
the members partook of an excellent supper at the "City of Canterbury,"
St. Thomas’s Hill, when some excellent remarks were made by several
members on the utility of such societies, and the company separated at
an early hour. It gives us much pleasure to notice the prosperous state
of this Society, but 15 deaths having occurred among its members during
the five years it has been established.
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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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Kentish Gazette, 11 July 1854.
On Thursday last the weekly muster of the members of the St.
Thomas’s Hill trap club took place at the "City of Canterbury Inn,"
the attendance being much larger than usual, several members of the
Whitehall club joining. Some capital matches took place, the play
being of more than ordinary excellence. The usual annual matches
will shortly take place between the above named clubs.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 10 May, 1862.
THE TRAP-BAT CLUB.
These favourite resorts of the Canterbury citizens on summer evening
have commenced their meetings. And in each case seem to augur well for
successful seasons. The most ancient of them, the “Beverley,” held its
first meeting at the “Beverley Arms,” St. Stephen's, on Monday evening,
the 28th of April. The St. Thomas Hill Club, held at the “City of
Canterbury Tavern,” opened the campaign on May-day. The “Castle Inn”
Club commenced its meetings in the beautiful orchard of the “Castle
Inn,” on Monday evening last, the 5th inst.; and the next evening
(Tuesday) a good muster of the members of the “Harbledown Club”
assembled on the tap-green of the “Coach and Horses Inn,” which with the
pretty gardens attached, have been got into very nice order by the new
landlord, Mr. R. Eldridge.
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The Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 18 November 1905.
Death of a Licensed Victualler.
The funeral of Mr. Henry Thomas Reece, landlord of the "City of
Canterbury Inn," St. Thomas's Hill, on whose body an inquest was held by
the East Kent Coroner on Friday, took place at Ashford on Saturday. The
deceased was the eldest surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Reece, of
Harleeh House, Ashford, who were the chief mourners together with Mr.
Arthur Reece, Mr. R. L. Reece, and the Misses Reece, while others who
followed were Miss Clewley, Mr. E. Ballard, Mr. R. W. Moody, Mr. T.
Wilkins, Mrs. Silver, and Mr. T. Hanness. The service at the graveside
was performed by the Rev. A. J. Crawford. There were many beautiful
wreaths from relatives and friends.
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From the Whitstable Times, 11 March, 1944.
Sailor Licensee Lost at Sea. A.B. A. N. WHEATLEY.
The tragic official news has been received by Mrs. Wheatley, of the
"City of Canterbury," St Thomas' Hill. Canterbury, that her husband, A.B.
Albert Norton Wheatley. R.N., is reported missing, believed killed, as
the result of the loss of the cruiser H.M.S. Penelope off the Nettuno
bridgehead.
A.B. Wheatley is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheatley, of the
"Artichoke Inn," Chartham, and had held the licence of the "City of
Canterbury" for seven years prior to joining the Navy three years ago.
There is a six-year-old son, John. Since Mr. Wheatley has been away his
wife has been carrying on the business.
ness.
H.M.S. Penelope, known throughout the Navy as H.M.S. "Pepperpot" was
attacked many times when she was at Malta and gained her name by
steaming away with 2,000 holes in her hull. A.B. Wheatley had served
with the Penelope for two and a half years.
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LICENSEE LIST
MARTIN John 1832-51+ (Beer retailer age 43 in 1851)
   
NORMAN William 1858-61
 
HOUSDEN William 1861+ (age 46 in 1861)
HOPPER Edward 1867-74+ (age 37 in 1871)
SORRELL Thomas 1881-82+ (age 29 in 1881)
HAMMOND Thomas 1891-1901 (also plate layer age 56 in 1891)
PREMBLE Amy 1901+ (age 37 in 1901)
FLEMING Jane Mrs 1903+
 
REECE Henry Thomas to Nov/1905 dec'd
BOANS Patrick 1913-22+
 
ROBBINS Frederick 1930+
WHEATLEY Albert Norton 1938-Mar/1944 dec'd
https://pubwiki.co.uk/CityCanterbury.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1862
From the Post Office Directory 1874
Census
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Post Office Directory 1891
From the Post Office Directory 1903
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1922
From the Post Office Directory 1930
From the Post Office Directory 1938
Inns of Canterbury
by Edward Wilmot, 1988
Census
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