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The Street
Ash
Above photo, 1875, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, circa 1910, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Picture showing the George and Dragon on the left, and the Cartwright
School on the right.
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Above photo, circa 1911, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo was taken in 1995 by Olwen Fenton. |
Above shows a similar shot taken from Dover mercury 2011 and below from
the opposite direction taken from Google 2009.
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Above map 1896. |
Above photo, kindly taken by Rory Kehoe, May 2018. |
In the Wingham Division Ale Licence list of 1740, it shows a "George,"
Ash, to be re-licensed for the sum of 8 shillings. I am assuming here that
the pub is one and the same as the "George and Dragon," but may be wrong.
In 1755 it was used to billet soldiers, along with the other pubs in the
area.
Further details hopefully to follow
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From the Kentish Gazette, 17 April 1810.
DEATHS.
April 18, suddenly, at Ash, Mr. William Fordred, landlord of the
"George" public-house, aged 29 years.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 20 April 1810.
DEATH.
Mr. William Furdred, landlord of the "George" public-house.
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Kentish Gazette 06 May 1851.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS. MAY 1.
William Jay, landlord of the "George and Dragon" public-house, Ash,
attended on the information of Superintendent James M'Gregor, for
knowingly permitting drunkenness and other disorderly conduct in his
house on the morning of the 8th April. Ordered to pay £1, and £1. 8s.
costs; allowed one month to pay it in.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 27 October, 1860.
SANDWICH QUARTER SESSIONS.
These sessions were held at the Town Hall, on Thursday, before John
Deedes, Esq., Recorder. There were seven prisoners for trial, comprising
as many cases.
The learned Recorder having delivered the charge, the Grand Jury
retired, and the trial of prisoners was shortly afterwards proceeded
with.
Priscilla Webb, 37, spinster, of no education, was indicted for stealing
a small jug and a drinking glass, at Ash, on the 11th October instant,
the property of Mr. John Chandler, landlord of the "Dog and Dragon"
(sic)
public house. It appeared that the prisoner attended a dance at the
above house, and afterwards Mrs. Chandler missed the jug and glass,
which were found by the policeman in the prisoner's possession. Mrs.
Chandler identified the jug and glass produced as her property.
The jury
found the prisoner guilty, and she was sentenced to three months’
imprisonment with hard labour.
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South Eastern Gazette, 30 October, 1860.
SANDWICH. Quarter Sessions. At the Michaelmas Sessions there were
seven prisoners for trial, before J. Deedes, Esq., Recorder. Mr. W.
Denne acted as foreman of the Grand Jury.
Priscilla Webb, 37, spinster, for stealing a small jug and a
drinking glass, at Ash, on the 11th October, the property of Mr.
John Chandler, landlord of the "Dog and Dragon"
(sic) public-house. Mr. Mourilyan prosecuted. It appeared that the prisoner attended a dance
at the house, and afterwards Mrs. Chandler missed the jug and glass,
which were found by the policeman in the prisoner’s possession.
Three months’ hard labour.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald 12 July 1873.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS. APPLICATIONS.
George Prett, of the "George and Dragon," Ash; Henry Dale, "Coach and
Horses," Sholden; and William Nethersole, "Hare and Hounds," Northbourne;
applied to open one hour earlier during the harvest months to supply the
labourers with refreshment.
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Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette 21 January 1888.
COUNTY INTELLIGENCE. KENT AND CANTERBURY HOSPITAL.
Received:- £1.1s. 4d., collected by Mr. Prett's dog Fido, at the "George
and Dragon Inn, Ash-next-Sandwich; and old linen from Mrs. H. Ward,
"Fountain Hotel."
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Eastry Rural District Tribunal 19th June 1918.
The following applicant was granted 6 months exemption (to 19th December
1918)
William Piddock, aged 45, married, Grade 1. Publican etc., "George and
Dragon," Ash, adjourned and referred to War Agricultural Committee.
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Dover Express 2nd August 1918.
Meeting of Eastry Rural District Tribunal 31st July 1918.
W. Pidduck, aged 45, married, Grade 1, Publican, Ash.
Appeal dismissed. The man holds a voucher from the War Agricultural
Committee.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald 29 November 1919.
COMPENSATION FOR EXTINGUISHED EAST KENT LICENCES.
At the supplemental meeting of East Kent Compensation Authority held at
Canterbury last week, under the presidency of Lord Harris, the amounts
awarded by the Committee's valuer (Mr. Cobb) were apportioned among
owner and tenants, as follows:—
With respect to the "George and Dragon," Ash (owners, Messrs. Cobb and
Co., Margate; licensee. Mr. William Piddock), Mr. Cobb's figures were
not accepted, and as no agreement was arrived at the case was referred
to the Inland Revenue.
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From the Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Mercury, 29 November 1919.
Among the awards of compensation in respect of licensed houses
decided last week by the East Kent Compensation Authority, were the
following:-
"George and Dragon," Ash. - The valuation not being agreed to, the
matter was referred to the Inland Revenue Authorities.
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LICENSEE LIST
MUNNS Isaac 1740+
FORDRED William to 18/Apr/1810 dec'd
HILLIER Richard 1828+
HOGBEN Henry 1832-39+
 
REVELL Henry 1840-41+ (age 35 in 1841 )
HOOKER Stephen 1847+
JAY William 1851+ (age 29 in 1851)
CHANDLER John 1858-71+
 (age
60 in 1871)
PRETT George 1873+
PRETT John James 1874-1903+ (age 65 in 1901)
   
CARDEN Robert 1911+ (age 33 in 1911)
PIDDUCK William 1913
PIDDUCK G 1914+
PIDDOCK William 1918+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/GeorgeDragon.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/georgedragon.html
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1839
From Wingham Division Ale Licences 1740 Ref: KAO - QRLV 3/1
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1914
Whitstable Times
and Herne Bay Herald
Census
Kentish Gazette
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