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21 Market Square
Dover
Changed name from the "Phoenix Tavern"
in 1897 when it was somewhat rebuilt in 60 days.
Supplied by Alfred Leney Co Ltd, who bought out Thomas Walker's Phoenix
Brewery in 1859 and registered as such in 1896, until bought out by Fremlin
Brothers brewery of Maidstone in 1926, brewing at the Dover brewery ceased
in 1927.
Above picture taken from Dover Standard Directory 1901.
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Above photo, circa 1910, kindly supplied by Paul Wells. |
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 4 May, 1900. Price 1d.
INTERFERING WITH THE POLICE
George Iverson was charged with assaulting and obstructing P.S. Baker
while in the execution of his duty in the Market Square.
Police Sergeant and Market Inspector Baker said that on Friday at 4 p.m.
he was called to the “Empire Music Hall” to put out two women who were
drunk. One had a boy five years old. One woman went out and the other he
put out, and while inducing her to go away she became troublesome. When
as far as Last Lane defendant appeared and said, “You leave that woman
alone.” Witness replied, “is she your wife?” He said, “You leave her
alone.” Witness asked if he knew the woman, thinking he might take her
away. Defendant then pushed him away. Witness told him that if he
interfered he would take him in custody. Defendant said, “I've been a
Policeman too, and know what I am about.” Police Constable Brown then
turned up and they took him to the Station.
The defendant said, “I live at 53, Longfield Road. I am a railway
servant in the employ of the South Eastern Railway Company. I was off
duty, and walking home when I saw a lady being roughly used by Inspector
baker in Market Passage. She had her arms up in the air. So I tapped him
on the shoulder and said, “I think you might use her a little gently.”
With that I was seized by the collar by the Sergeant, who tore my shirt
and waistcoat. I turned the corner and met P.C. 52, and was taken into
custody. On the road to the Station I was subject to rough treatment. I
should like to deny that I pulled Inspector Baker away from the woman.
Afterwards I discovered that the woman was drunk and had been ejected by
P.C. Baker from a public house.
Prisoner was told that he ought to have found out before he interfered,
and was fined 5/- and 7/- costs, or 14 days in default.
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From the DXpress 8 November 1901 page 5 column 5. From Lorraine Sencicle.
East Kent Bankruptcy Court re: Jacob Engleman
The statement of affairs under the failure of Jacob Engleman, of the
Empire Palace of Varieties, Market Square, Dover, licensed victualler,
shows total unsecured liabilities amounting to £1,196 18s 10p., and net
estimated assets are returned at £459 1s 6d, thus showing a deficiency
of £737 17s 4d. The causes of the failure are stated to be 'Bad trade in
consequence of the fine weather and the absence of troops from Dover.'
The receiver The receiving order was made on the debtors petition, and
he was adjudicated bankrupt by his own application. The Official
Receiver in the course of his observations, states that the bankrupt
commenced business about 20 years ago, at Birmingham, as a clothier
taking over the business formerly carried on by his mother. He
relinquished the business in 1894, and after payment of his liabilities
he had no funds , and then he obtained employment as an under-manager at
the Phoenix Music Hall, Dover. In the early part of December 1895, the
bankrupt became the tenant of the Lion Hotel, Elizabeth Street, Dover.
The valuation, which amounted to £100, was paid by instalments. After
carrying on business successfully for upwards of three years, he gave up
the house, and obtained a valuation of £120. In June 1899 bankrupt
entered into partnership with Edward Randall, to carry on the Empire of
Varieties. The fixtures and effects were all purchased 'all at' for
£1000, of which £400 was provided by the bankrupt, and the remainder by
Randell. On the 6 march 1900, Randell (who had absconded) was adjudged a
bankrupt, and his estates administered on the Bankruptcy Court. Bankrupt
acquired Randell's share in the partnership effects from the trustees of
the bankruptcy for £400. This sum was borrowed, and is still
outstanding. The Empire Palace of Varieties is held under the lease for
seven years from 12 June 1899, at a rent of £150 per annum. The lease is
deposited as security for a loan of £400. In addition to this sum, the a
statement of affairs shows upwards of 3265 as due for the money lent. |
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 12
May, 1905. Price 1d.
LICENSING BUSINESS
An application was granted for an extension from 11 to 12 on the
occasion of a Hospital benefit at the "Empire Music Hall."
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 9
June, 1905. Price 1d.
LICENSING MATTERS
Mr. M. McCarthy applied for a licence permitting his daughter to
perform at the "Empire Palace of Varieties," she being 11 years of age.
The licence was granted.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 25 January, 1907. Price 1d.
LICENSING BUSINESS
A licence was granted to Mr. Johnstone for three of his children to take
part in a musical performance at the “Empire” this week.
The Chairman: Do they do any thought reading?
Mr. Johnstone: No.
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From the Dover Express, Friday 10 December, 1909.
At the Dover Police Court on Friday the Magistrates (the Mayor, Mr. J.
L. Bradley, Mr. W. Bradley, Mr. W. J. Bussey, and F. G. Wright) the "Empire" was granted an occasional licence at the Town Hall for the
Dover Amalgamated Friendly Society concert next Thursday. |
After 1910 this changed name to the "Palace and Hippodrome
Southern."
LICENSEE LIST
CHEVERS J E 1899 (Chevers' Palace of Varieties
proprietor)
RANDALL Edward 1900
ENGELMAN Jacob 1900-01 (age 43 in 1901 )
MOWLL E Worsfold (Official receiver) Mar/1902
MALTBY Thomas Flower Mar/1902-Jan/1906
(Of
Sandgate, music hall proprietor)
WRAITH Percy George Jan/1906+ (Licensed Victualler's Manager)
WOOD Mr Aug/1906+
HOLT Frederick 1907-09 end
WOOD William George Dec/1910
WILSON Alfred Bertrand Charles (Secretary to Alfred Leney)
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1901
From the Dover Express
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