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108 Dover Road
Folkestone
From this inn, a coach service operated c.1800, taking passengers to
Dover, Deal and Canterbury. The name was changed to commemorate the series
of small forts, the Martello Towers, between Folkestone and Romney Marsh,
built to defend the coast in the event of invasion by Napoleon.
Changed name to the "Martello
Hotel" in about 1854 after it was rebuilt.
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Kentish Gazette 6 August 1771.
Advertisement.
To be sold by auction, on Tuesday, the 13th day of August inst., at the
house of John Wells, known by the sign of the Flower de Luce, in
Folkestone, at two o'clock in the afternoon; a messuage or tenement in
three dwellings, with the backsides or gardens, ground and appurtenances
thereto belonging, situate near the Flower de Luce in Folkestone
aforesaid, and in the occupation of John Cook, William Stockwell, and
John Sacore.
For further particulars, enquire of Mr. Farbrace, attorney, at Dover.
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Kentish Gazette, 10 August 1771
Advertisement
To be sold by auction, on Tuesday, the 13th day of August inst., at the house of
John Wells, known by the sign of the "Flower de Luce," in Folkestone, at two
o’clock in the afternoon; a messuage or tenement in three dwellings, with the
backsides or gardens, ground and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate near
the Flower de Luce in Folkestone aforesaid, and in the occupation of John Cook,
William Stockwell, and John Sacore.
For further particulars, enquire of Mr. Farbrace, attorney, at Dover.
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Kentish Gazette 18 January 1772.
Advertisement.
Stolen or strayed, on Monday night, the 13th of this instant, out of a
stable belonging to Mr. John Wells, at the sign of the Flower de Luce,
Folkestone.
A grey mare, full aged, about fourteen hands and an inch high, lately
taken from grass and fresh barbered.
If information can be given of the above mare, or if she is brought to
Mr. Henry Pepper, Butcher, at Deal, the person, or persons, so assisting
shall receive a suitable reward.
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Kentish Gazette, 21 January 1772
Advertisement
Stolen or strayed, on Monday night, the 13th of this instant, out of a stable
belonging to Mr. John Wells, at the sign of the Flower de Luce, Folkestone.
A grey mare, full aged, about fourteen hands and an inch high, lately taken from
grass and fresh barbered.
If information can be given of the above mare, or if she is brought to Mr. Henry
Pepper, Butcher, at Deal, the person, or persons, so assisting shall receive a
suitable reward.
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Kentish Gazette 10 March 1773.
Advertisement.
By Auction. To be sold on Monday, the 22nd of March, 1773, at two
o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of William Miller, known by the
sign of the Flower de Luce, in Folkestone.
A freehold messuage or tenement, with the outhouses, and about eight
acres of land thereunto belonging, situate in the parish of Folkestone,
near to a certain place called Hawkinge Mill, now in the occupation of
John Steddall or his assigns.
Inquire for further particulars of Mr. Farbrace, at Dover.
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Kentish Gazette, 13 March 1773
Advertisement
By Auction. To be sold on Monday, the 22nd of March, 1773, at two o’clock in the
afternoon, at the house of William Miller, known by the sign of the Flower de
Luce, in Folkestone.
A freehold messuage or tenement, with the outhouses, and about eight acres of
land thereunto belonging, situate in the parish of Folkestone, near to a certain
place called Hawkinge Mill, now in the occupation of John Steddall or his
assigns.
Inquire for further particulars of Mr. Farbrace, at Dover.
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Kentish Gazette, 19 June 1789
Notice: All persons who have any demands on the estate and effects of the late
Mr. Joseph Kennett, of Folkestone, deceased, are requested to send an account
thereof to Mr. Francis Read, Baker, of Folkestone, within one month of the date
hereof, in order that they may be paid. And all persons who stand indebted to
the estate of the aforesaid Mr. Joseph Kennett, deceased, are desired to pay the
same to Messrs. Francis Read and Thomas Morris Jun., his executors, on Tuesday,
July 14th next, at the Flower de Luce Inn, Dover Lane, Folkestone, or they will
be immediately sued for the same.
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Kentish Gazette, 20 December 1796
Death: Tuesday died suddenly, Mrs. Bailey, wife of Mr. John Bailey, of the
Flower de Luce public house, Folkestone.
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Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 - 1811.
General Sessions 4 March 1801.
Before John Minter (Mayor), Joseph Sladen, Thomas Baker and John
Castle.
John Bayly attended, when he agreed to take ten pounds for the loss
of his fences destroyed by the Camp in 1794.
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Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 - 1811.
General Sessions 9 December 1806.
Before John Gill (Mayor), John Bateman, Edward Andrews and Joseph
Sladen.
The licence of the Fleur de Lis was transferred to William Brann.
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Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 -
1811.
General Sessions 25 April 1808.
Before Thomas Baker (Mayor), Joseph William Knight, John Castle, John
Gill, John Bateman and James Major.
The following person was fined for having short measures in their
possession, viz.:
Wm. Brann 1 quart, 2 pints 3/-
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Kentish Gazette, 19 December 1800
Custom House, Dover, Dec. 6, 1800: Whereas a bay horse, about fifteen hands
high, seized in the parish of Cheriton on the 15th ult., by Messrs. Scott and
Franklyn, Officers of the Customs, for conveying run goods, was on the morning
of the following day stolen out of the stable of the Fleur de Lis, Folkestone,
we do hereby offer a reward of Ten Pounds to any person who will discover those
who committed the said felony.
By order of the Commissioners, Benjamin Stow, S. Gramshaw.
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Kentish Chronicle 21 August 1818.
Died August 17, at Folkestone, Mr. W. Brann, landlord of the "Fleur
de Lis" public house, aged 84 years.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal, 21 August 1818.
August 17, at Folkestone, Mr. W. Brann, landlord of the "Fleur-de-Lis"
public-house, aged 84 years.
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From the Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 7 September 1819.
Valuable Brewery free public houses and other Estates to be sold by
auction by Mrs White without reserve. Lot 33. A Messuage called the "Fleur de Lis," with the stable, yard,
garden, and appurtenances, situate at or near a certain place called
Botolph’s Wharf, in Folkestone aforesaid, and now in the occupation of
the Widow Brand. N.B. This lot is held by lease under the said Earl of Radnor, for 31
years, from Michaelmas 1814, at £12. 10s per annum. |
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From the Kent Herald, 12 September 1833
"Fleur-de-Lis Inn," Folkestone.
Edward Chittenden begs to inform his Friends, and the Public in general,
he has taken the above old established house, and fitted it up with
every convenience. Moderate charges, good entertainment, and well-aired
beds.
N.B. Excellent Stables and Lock-up Coach-houses.
Coaches and Vans too and from Hastings, Dover, and London, every day.
Sept. 5, 1833.
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Dover Chronicle 12 November 1842.
An unfortunate Frenchman, who was employed to buy herrings here, was
on Wednesday night, the 9th instant, robbed by a girl of £40 in
sovereigns. He had foolishly exhibited them in the Fleur de Lis
public house, in the tap room. The girl, who was a stranger to
Folkestone, immediately decamped, and has not since been heard of.
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Kent Herald 17 November 1842
An unfortunate Frenchman, who was employed to buy herrings here, was on
Wednesday night, the 9th instant, robbed by a girl of forty sovereigns. He had
foolishly exhibited them in the "Fleur de Lis" public house, in the tap room. The
girl, who was a stranger to Folkestone, immediately decamped, and has not since
been heard of.
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Kent Herald 21 September 1843
On Friday last the coast guard here were inspected by their commanding officer,
After which the party that were stationed in the Warren, on their way home,
repaired to the "Fleur de Lis Tavern," where they got intoxicated, and a row
commenced between two preventives, named Spencer and Watts, who adjourned to a
field to fight; they had several rounds, when poor Spencer received such
injuries as to cause his death next day. An inquest has been held on the body,
which is adjourned to Friday. The two men who fought were very steady men, and
much respected, and when sober were like brothers. Each have families to deplore
the event. Watts is in a state of mind bordering on distraction. Great blame is
attached to the seconds, as several persons endeavoured to part them.
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Dover Chronicle 23 September 1843.
Yesterday week the Coast Guard stationed here were inspected by
their commanding officer. After the inspection, the party that were
stationed in the Warren, on their way home, repaired to the Fleur de
Lis tavern, where they got intoxicated, and a row commenced between
two preventive men named Spencer and Watts, who adjourned to a field
to fight. They had several rounds, where poor Spencer received such
injuries as to cause his death next day. An inquest has been held on
the body, which was adjourned till yesterday. The two men who fought
were very steady men, and much respected, and when sober were like
brothers. Each have families to deplore the event. Watts is in a
state of mind bordering on distraction. Great blame is attached to
the seconds, as several persons endeavoured to part them.
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Dover Telegraph 23 September 1843.
Yesterday week a fight took place between two of the Coast
Guardsmen, named Spencer and Watts, which, shocking to state,
terminated fatally to the former, who received such severe injuries
as to cause his death on the following day. It appears that both
Spencer and Watts were very steady men, and upon the most brotherly
terms; that after having been inspected by the commanding officer
they had repaired to the Fleur de Lis Tavern with the rest of their
comrades, who are stationed at the Warren, and there, unfortunately,
getting intoxicated, a dispute commenced between them and a fight
ensued, which, much to the horror of Watts, ended in the death of
his friend.
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Maidstone Journal 26 September 1843.
On Friday se'nnight the coast guard here were inspected by their
commanding officer, after which the party that were stationed in the
Warren, on their way home, repaired to the Fleur de Lis Tavern,
where they got intoxicated, and a row commenced between two of the
men, named Spencer and Watts, who adjourned to a field to fight;
they had several rounds, when poor Spencer received such injuries as
to cause his death next day. An inquest has been held on the body,
which is adjourned to Friday. The two men who fought were very
steady men, and much respected, and when sober were like brothers.
Each have families to deplore the event. Watts is in a state of mind
bordering on distraction. Great blame is attached to the seconds, as
several persons endeavoured to part them.
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West Kent Guardian 30 September 1843.
On Friday last the coast guard here were inspected by their
commanding officer, after which the party that were stationed in the
Warren, on their way home, repaired to the Fleur de Lis Tavern,
where they got intoxicated, and a row commenced between two of the
men, named Spencer and Watts, who adjourned to a field to fight;
they had several rounds, when poor Spencer received such injuries as
to cause his death next day. An inquest has been held on the body,
which is adjourned to Friday. The two men who fought were very
steady men, and much respected, and when sober were like brothers.
Each have families to deplore the event. Watts is in a state of mind
bordering on distraction. Great blame is attached to the seconds, as
several persons endeavoured to part them.
Kent Herald.
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Kent Herald 5 October 1843
George Watts and John Miller, of the Preventive Service, have been brought
before the Magistrates at Folkestone, charged, the former with killing and
slaying Richard Spencer, and the latter with aiding and abetting him in the
same. After hearing the evidence against them, they were fully committed to take
their trial. The prisoners have been released on bail, themselves in £80 each,
and two sureties, each in £40; the prosecutor and witnesses were bound in their
own recognisances of £40 each to give evidence at the trial. This case, our
readers will recollect, has arisen out of the late fatal fight between George
Watts and Richard Spencer in which the latter was unfortunately killed.
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Kent Herald 21 December 1843
Assizes, Friday, Dec. 15th, before Mr. Justice Erskine
George Watts and John Miller were indicted for the manslaughter of Richard
Spencer, at Folkestone. The prisoners, who belonged to the Coast Blockade, and
had been out on bail, surrendered this afternoon. Sir Walter Riddle conducted
the prosecution, and the prisoners were defended by Mr. Bodkin and Mr. Deedes.
Horatio Brumidge, examined: I know Watts, Miller and Spencer, who all belong to
the Coast Blockade, and went with them to exercise at Sandgate, after which we
went to the "Lugger" public house at Folkestone, where we had some beer, and
afterwards to the "Fleur de Lis," where we had more beer. While we were there
Watts took up Spencer’s musket and fired it off out of the window. Spencer told
him he was of a mind to strike him, and pulled off his coat, but Miller parted
them. When we left the house, on going across a field, Miller said “Well, old
George, we will have it out,” and stripped to fight. Two gentlemen came up, one
of whom was Earl Radnor, who said he would have no fighting on his land. Miller
asked him who he was, and on his lordship telling him, Miller asked him to let
them have five minutes, but his lordship refused, and Miller, Watts and Spencer
walked away, the two latter arm in arm. When they got to the end of the field
Watts told Spencer to let go his arm, and then tore the shirt of Spencer. They
then fought several rounds, during which Watts fell on Spencer, and Miller
picked the men up several times. Miller tried to part them. After the fight
Spencer appeared to be very ill and wished to lie down, but he was taken home to
the house of Miller, and when he next saw him he was dead.
Cross-examined by Mr. Bodkin: I had not more than a pint of beer, but was not
drunk. Watts and Spencer were drunk. Spencer did not strike the first blow. When
they fell, Watts fell with his knees on deceased, but got off directly.
By Mr. Deedes: I have known Miller, Watts and Spencer twelve months. When they
went to exercise they were good friends.
Sarah Austen, examined: I keep the Fleur de Lis, at Folkestone, and remember
deceased and the prisoners coming to the house, when they appeared very
friendly. I heard a gun go off, and on going into the room they were quarrelling
and talked about fighting.
Cross-examined: Watts said he would have no fighting, and deceased said “I know
I am as good a man as thee, George.” Watts went to the window and said he would
shake hands with all of them. Miller also said he would not have any fighting.
Jas. Jinkings, examined: I saw the parties in the field stripped to fight, and
Mr. Gourd, Earl Radnor’s steward, and myself, took Spencer and Watts into
custody, but they were liberated on Miller promising that they should not fight.
Soon after we saw Watts and deceased fighting. They fell several times, but
Spencer was not always undermost. In one round Watts fell on Spencer, and in the
last the latter received a severe blow on his face, and was struck by Watts
while he was on the ground.
Cross-examined: I did not see the knees of Watts on the deceased, neither did
Watts appear to wish to fight. They were both very drunk. I have known the
prisoners some considerable time, and believe them to be quiet and well-behaved
men.
Sylvester Eastes, examined: I am a surgeon, residing at Folkestone. On the 15th
of September Miller called on me and said that Spencer was in great pain from a
blow, and I sent him some medicine. Brumidge came next morning at six o’clock,
and said Spencer was worse, when I went to see him, and he complained of a pain
in the lower part of his belly, and had considerable fever. I prescribed for
him, and saw him again at one o’clock, when he was much worse, and on going
again at half past five I found him dead. I opened the body by order of the
Coroner, and found one small bowel had burst, and violent inflammation had
ensued. There was some small ulceration on the bowel, but not sufficient to
cause it to burst. It must have been caused by some violent blow or fall. There
was also a contusion on the left eye. I considered the appearance of deceased to
be that of a healthy man.
Cross-examined: I have been in practice on my own account about three years and
a half, and attend, professionally, a considerable number of the blockade men.
They pay me one shilling a month for attendance and medicine on each family. I
judged by the symptoms that the bowel was burst before the body was opened.
Mr. Bodkin and Mr. Deedes addressed the jury for the prisoners, and called
Robert Sinclair, Thomas Hawkins, and Richard Hart, all of whom had known the
prisoners some time, and spoke of them as very quiet and humane men.
His Lordship summed up the evidence at great length.
Watts, guilty; sentence postponed. Miller, acquitted.
Sir Walter Riddle begged to recommend Watts to the mercy of the court.
George Watts, who was convicted on Friday of manslaughter, was brought up for
judgement, and His Lordship, after observing that as he did not think it
appeared from the evidence that he had wilfully caused the death of his comrade,
but that in the fight between them he had accidentally given him the mortal
injury, he should not pass upon him a severe sentence. He then sentenced him to
be confined for one month in Maidstone gaol.
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Dover Chronicle 23 December 1843.
Assizes, Friday, Dec. 15th, before Mr. Justice Erskine.
George Watts and John Miller, two of the Coast Blockade stationed at
Folkestone, surrendered in Court to take their trial upon an
indictment charging them with the manslaughter of Robert Spencer,
one of their comrades; the first prisoner being charged as
principal, and the latter as accessory.
Mr. Horton stated the case for the prosecution, and Mr. Bodkin and
Mr. Deedes appeared for the prisoners.
Horatio Brummage, a lad about 17, deposed that he knew the prisoners
and also the deceased; and that they all belonged to the Coast
Guard. On the 15th of September there had been an inspection of the
men on Sandgate Plain, and after it had concluded the prisoners,
deceased, another man belonging to the Coast Guard, and witness, met
at a public house in Folkestone, where the prisoners and deceased
drank a good deal of beer, and were the worse for liquor when they
left the house. They afterwards went to another public house in
Folkestone, called the Fleur de Lis, where they had more beer; and
while Spencer was out of the room, Watts took up his musket, and
upon examining it found it to be loaded, and he opened the window
and discharged it. Spencer was very angry at this and threatened to
strike Watts, and a squabble took place between them, and Watts
offered to fight Spencer, and the latter said he was not particular.
After this Watts was got out of the house and went a short distance,
and there waited till Spencer, Miller and the others came up.
Witness at this time was carrying all three muskets, and at this
time they were all pretty well drunk. When they got up to Watts the
prisoner Miller said to him “Com on, old George, we will have it out
now”, and they began to fight. At this time Lord Radnor, to whom the
field belonged, came up and insisted that they should leave off
fighting, and said if they did not he would have them thrown into
custody. This stopped the fight between Watts and Miller, and
Spencer and Watts walked away arm in arm. When they had got a short
distance, and out of sight of Lord Radnor, they began to fight, and
both of them fell down several times. Miller stood by and helped
them up, but he did not persuade them to fight. Spencer was
afterwards taken home, and on the way he complained of a pain in his
stomach, and wanted to be allowed to lie on the ground. He did not
see him any more until he was dead.
In cross-examination the witness said that Spencer appeared to be
undermost in every fall, and once he saw the prisoner Watts fall
with his knee upon his belly. All the parties concerned belonged to
the Coast Blockade, and they were very friendly when they went to
the public house.
Sarah Austin, the landlady of the Fleur de Lis, proved that all the
men were drunk when they came to her house, and that after the
scuffle had taken place in the tap room the deceased offered to
fight Watts, and said he knew he was as good a man as he was; to
which Watts replied that he would not fight any more, and he wished
to shake hands with his comrades.
Some other witnesses were called, from whose testimony it appeared
that all the parties were too drunk to strike direct blows at each
other, and that the transaction had more the character of a drunken
struggle than a fight. It appeared pretty clearly made out, however,
that the unfortunate deceased received a mortal injury when the
prisoner Watts fell with his knee upon his stomach.
Mr. S. East, a surgeon at Folkestone, proved that he found the
deceased at his residence, No. 1, Martello Tower, after the
occurrence. He complained of excruciating pain in the bowels, which
continued until his death. Upon a post-mortem examination he
discovered that a portion of the lower bowel was completely severed
and this, no doubt, had been occasioned by some great external
violence upon that part of the body.
Mr. Bodkin addressed the jury for Watts, and contended that he was
not amenable to the charge of manslaughter, inasmuch as the evidence
clearly showed that the prisoner had not the slightest intention to
injure his comrade, but that upon a sudden fray, arising from the
drunken state in which they all were at the time, it appeared that
the deceased might accidentally have received some injury which
caused his death. The learned counsel added that he felt some
anxiety on behalf of his client, because, as he was instructed, he
had for a great many years behaved exceedingly well in his capacity
of a member of the Coast Blockade, and would very shortly be
entitled to a pension, of which a conviction upon the present
occasion would probably deprive him.
Mr. Deedes, on behalf of Miller, submitted that it would be
impossible for the jury to convict him of aiding and assisting in
killing the deceased, when it appeared he was merely present on his
way home, and that when the fight took place he merely picked up his
comrades.
Mr. Justice Erskine having summed up, the jury, after a short
deliberation, found the prisoner Watts Guilty and acquitted Miller.
Sentence was deferred.
This case did not terminate until near 8 o'clock in the evening.
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Maidstone Gazette 17 February 1846
An inquest was held before Mr. J. Bond, Coroner, at the Fleur de Lis,
on the 11th instant, on the body of Mr. John Elgar, aged 41 years,
who met with his death by falling downstairs while intoxicated. The
Jury, after hearing the evidence of the niece of the deceased, and
Mr. Silvester East, surgeon, brought in a verdict of “Accidental
death, caused by falling downstairs head foremost against a wooden
partition at the bottom and dislocating the upper vertebrae of the
neck”.
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Dover Chronicles 21 February 1846.
Inquest.
An inquest was held before J. J. Barnes, Esq., at the "Fleur-de-Lis,"
on the 11th instant, on the body of Mr. John Elger, age 41 years,
who met with his death by falling down stairs while intoxicated.
The jury, after hearing the evidence of the niece of the deceased,
and Mr. Silverstone East, surgeon, brought in a verdict of
"Accidental death, caused by falling down stairs head foremost
against a wooden partition at the bottom, and dislocating the upper
vertebrae of the neck."
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Canterbury Journal 21 February 1846.
On the 11th instant an inquest was held before Mr. J. Bond, Coroner, at
the "Fleur de Lis," on the body of Mr. John Elgar, aged 41 years, who met
with his death by falling downstairs while intoxicated. The Jury, after
hearing the evidence of the niece of the deceased, and Mr. Silvester
East, surgeon, brought in a verdict of “Accidental death, caused by
falling downstairs head foremost against a wooden partition at the
bottom and dislocating the upper vertebrae of the neck”.
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From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 21 August, 1847. Price 5d.
FOLKESTONE CORONER'S INQUEST
An inquest was held on Friday sennight, at the Town Hall, on the body of
Elizabeth Jeffereys, the wife of a fisherman, who committed suicide by
hanging herself at her residence in Saffron Row. A relation of the
deceased being absent, whose evidence was material, the inquiry was
adjourned.
Another inquest was held at the same place upon the body of Sarah
Norris, aged 78 years, residing in Fancy Street. It appeared fro m the
evidence adduced that the deceased was in the habit of taking a nap
after dinner, and fell on to the fire, burning her face and neck in a
shocking manner. She was promptly attended by Mr. Peck, surgeon, who,
although unremitting in his attention, was unable to save her, the
injuries causing congestion of the brain.
Verdict, “Accidental death.”
A third inquest was held on Saturday last, before the same Coroner, at
the “Fleur de Lis,” on the body of Jesse Lydon, aged 38 years, a mason,
who committed suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft. Mercy Blatcher,
mother-in-law to the deceased, stated that about a year since the
deceased appeared strange in his manner, and his spirits were much
depressed. The family anticipated that he would destroy himself one day.
Verdict, “Temporary insanity.” The deceased is left a wife and three
children totally unprovided for.
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Maidstone Gazette 24 August 1847
An inquest was held on Saturday last, before J.J. Bond, Coroner, at
the Fleur de Lis on the body of Jesse Lordon, aged 38 years, a
mason, who committed suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft.
George Hills, fruiterer, deposed that at a quarter past three that
morning, while he was getting his pony out of the stable, the
deceased came in and went up to lie down, as he said.
Daniel Poacher, a scissors grinder, deposed that at half past six o'clock that morning he went into the stable to fetch his barrow,
and saw a man hanging in the loft. He cut him down and ran for
assistance. The deceased was suspended from a beam, and his feet
were about six inches from the ground.
Mercy Blatcher, mother-in-law to the deceased stated that about a
year since the deceased appeared strange in his manner, and his
spirits were much depressed. The family anticipated that he would
destroy himself some day. Verdict “Temporary insanity”. The deceased
has left a wife and three children totally unprovided for.
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Kent Herald 26 August 1847
An inquest was held on Saturday last, before J. Bond, the Coroner, at the "Fleur
de Lis" on the body of Jesse Lordon, aged 38 years, a mason, who committed
suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft. Mercy Blatcher, mother-in-law to the
deceased stated that about a year since the deceased appeared strange in his
manner, and his spirits were much depressed. The family anticipated that he
would destroy himself some day. Verdict “Temporary insanity”. The deceased has
left a wife and three children totally unprovided for.
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Dover Telegraph 28 August 1847
An inquest was held on Saturday last, before the Coroner, at the
Fleur de Lis on the body of Jesse Lordon, aged 38 years, a mason,
who committed suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft. Mercy
Blatcher, mother-in-law to the deceased stated that about a year
since the deceased appeared strange in his manner, and his spirits
were much depressed. The family anticipated that he would destroy
himself some day. Verdict “Temporary insanity”. The deceased has
left a wife and three children totally unprovided for.
On Friday se'ennight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, a man named
Pope, a fisherman, residing at the end of South Street, went into
the Victoria public house with two women and called for beer. A
second pint was called for, which the landlord (Mr. Boult) desired
to be paid for; Pope refused; the landlord touched his coat to
expostulate with him, when he was struck such a violent blow upon
his lower jaw as to fracture it severely; the teeth were driven
completely into the gums. Medical assistance was procured, and on
Saturday the jaw and teeth were set, but the poor fellow remains in
great agony, being unable to partake of nourishment except through a
quill. The man Pope was taken into custody, but through the
intercession of his neighbours, and on his offering to pay all
expenses of medical attendance, he was not given in charge by the
landlord.
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Canterbury Journal 28 August 1847.
An inquest was held on Saturday last at the "Fleur de Lis" on the body
of Jesse Lordon, aged thirty eight years, a mason, who committed
suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft. His spirits were usually
much depressed and his family anticipated that he would destroy
himself some day. Verdict “Temporary insanity”.
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Dover Chronicles 28 August 1847.
A third inquest was held on Saturday last, at the "Fleur-de-Lis on
the body of Jessie Lordon, age 38 years, a mason, who committed
suicide by hanging himself in a hay loft.
Verdict, "Temporary insanity."
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 29 April 1851.
Folkestone. Monday. (Before R. Hart, Esq., Mayor, and J. Bateman, Esq.)
Richard Lowering, a young man, age 18, was brought up in custody of J.
H. Smith, for an assault, with intent, etc., on Sarah Ann Dunk, a girl
age 12 years, who deposed as follows:- I know the prisoner by sight.
Last Saturday night he interrupted me coming out of a baker's shop in
Dover Road; he drove me into a field up above the "Fleur-de-lis," and
when he got me there, he pulled me down and put my clothes over my ears.
(Witness then further described the assault.) He hurt me on my back. I
called out to my father, and then I called out "Murder," because no one
came. I never said anything to the prisoner in my life.
William Underdown, labourer, deposed:- Between 8 and 9 o'clock last
Saturday evening, I was in a field near the Folly; when I got near to
London street, I heard a child crying, "Oh my back;" I will tell my
father," and then the child cried "Murder." I then ran up the tram-road
to see what it was, and when I got there I saw a man lying in the field;
I then got over the fence into the field, when the man got up and ran
away, and when he got up I saw the girl there. I ran after him, but
could not catch him. I cannot swear to the prisoner being the man.
Eliza, wife of Stephen Godfrey, deposed:- Between 8 and 9 o'clock on
Saturday evening last I was coming up the tram-road with my husband,
when we heard a child cry "Murder." I then saw a man get over the fence
and run after another man, who had just got up from a child. We then
went to the child and I took her home to her mother.
John Hart Smith, police constable, deposed:- About 11 o'clock yesterday
morning the child, Sarah Anne Dunk, and her mother came to me, and told
me that she have been assaulted by a man of the name of Lowering. The
child went with me and identified the prisoner; he said nothing, but
began to cry, when I took him into custody.
The prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next quarter
sessions, and admitted to bail on giving security for £100.
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Southeastern Gazette 19 September 1854.
Annual Licensing Day.
Monday: Before the Mayor, S. Mackie, W. Major, T. Golder, G. Kennicott,
and T.Kingsriorth, Esqs.
Before renewing the licenses, the Mayor addressed the publicans,
informing them that a new law was passed, explaining to them the
particular features of the Act, and hoped they would adhere to it. The
whole of the licenses were renewed, with the exception of the Radnor
Inn, Oddfellow's Arms, and the Engine Inn. Applications for new licenses
were made for the George, Gun, and Belle Vue Tavern; the first only was
granted, on the ground that it was a new house in the room of one pulled
down. The sign of the "Fleur-de-lis" was changed to the "Martello Tavern."
Note: This gives earlier date for name change.
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Southeastern Gazette 19 September 1854.
Annual Licensing Day.
Monday: Before the Mayor, S. Mackie, W. Major, T. Golder, G.
Kennicott, and T. Kingsriorth, Esqs.
The sign of the "Fleur-de-lis" was
changed to the "Martello Tavern."
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Dover Chronicle 23 September 1854.
Annual Licensing Day: Before the Mayor, S. Mackie, W. Major, T.
Golder, G. Kennicott and T. Kingsnorth Esqs.
The whole of the licenses were renewed, with the exception of the
Radnor Inn, Oddfellows Arms and Engine Inn. Applications for new
licenses were made for the George, Gun and Belle Vue Tavern; the
first only was granted on the ground that it was a new house in the
room of one pulled down. The sign of the "Fleur de Lis" was changed to
the "Martello Tavern."
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LICENSEE LIST
WELLS John c1765-71
MILLER William 1771-76
MILLER Elizabeth 1776-88
BAYLEY John 1788-97
BARKER Richard 1797-1806
BRANN William 1806-21/Aug/18 dec'd
(age 84 at death)
BRANN Mrs (widow in 1819) 21/Aug/1818-21
GODDEN Thomas 1821-25
MERCER James 1825-32
POWEY Charles Clark 1832-33
 ( 1839)
MARSH Richard 1833-36
CHITTENDEN Edward 5/Sept/1833-40
AUSTEN Sarah 1840-46
TIDMARSH James 1846-48
TIDMARSH Sarah 1848-57
(age 54 in 1851 )
Renamed "Martello" 1856
From the Pigot's Directory 1823
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1839
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From More Bastions of the Bar by Easdown and Rooney
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