From the Kentish Gazette, 27 July 1810.

About two in the morning of Wednesday last, the "Guildhall Tavern" in this city, was providentially preserved from fire under the following circumstances:- a person who lodged in the house, had gone to bed and imprudently left a candle burning in one of the chairs the flume of which communicating to his clothes, which were hung up on the chair, set them on fire, and the stench of them burning fortunately awoke him, when with a happy presence of mind, he precipitated the remnants into the street from the window, and thereby probably preserved the house with its inhabitants. The loss upon this occasion, besides the whole of the clothes of the party and the chair, is also 12 pounds in bank notes, which were in the pocket of one of the garments consumed; trifling, however, compared to the risque of the life of the persons at the Inn, none of which, however, were aware of the event till their usual hour of arising in the morning.

From the Kentish Gazette, 31 July 1810.

On Tuesday night, a person who occupied one of the bed-rooms at the "Guildhall Tavern," in this city, incautiously left a candle burning on a chair near the bed-side, where he had placed his clothes, which in a short time after he had fallen asleep caught fire, and were in part consumed before he was alarmed, he had the presence of mind on awaking to stop the circulation of air through the room, and prevented the fire from spreading, by flinging the burning remnants of his garment a out of the window. The only damage sustained was the loss of his clothes and bank notes to the amount of about twelve pounds, which were in one of his pockets.

From the Kentish Gazette, 21 August 1810.

An unfortunate occurrence took place in this city about five in the morning of Saturday last.

As two of the London night conches were passing up the High-street, one of them drew up at the "Guildhall Tavern," and in endeavouring to avoid the other, (which either from accident or design, pressed too close on it; but which from the various reports stated to us we are not able to judge), ran on the kerb of the pavement and was overturned, at the moment when the coach which followed passed, and the wheels went over one of the outside passengers (Mr. Buckenridge, a Deal Pilot) one of whose legs was in consequence broken in two places; he was immediately taken up, and with the assistance of some of the inhabitants, who were awoke by the crash, curried into the Tavern, where the bone was set, and we have the satisfaction to state he is now in a fair way of recovery.

Kentish Gazette 1819.

Civil Side. Wiltshire v. Evans.

Before Mr. Justice Park.

The Plaintiff in this case is proprietor of the "Guildhall Tavern" at Canterbury; the defendant is a linen-draper residing in the same city.

Mr. Gurney stated the case, and said that this action was brought to recover the sum of of £12 the amount of a tavern bill incurred by the defendant and others, for which he had undertaken to pay, but when the bill was delivered to him he refused to do so.
It appeared that the defendant had invited several friends to dine with him, that he ordered the dinner at the "Guildhall Tavern," which was had, and after dinner they took wine, fruit, &c amounting to the sum now sought to be recovered.

Upon the evidence of one of the plaintiffs witnesses, however, it appeared that a credit for the account was also given to one Dennis Griffiths, as well as to defendant, who have become insolvent, and the account was sent into Evans.

Mr Justice Park said:- "In my opinion the plaintiff cannot sustain this action, on account of the credit being given to Mr. Griffith and Mr Proctor.

Call the plaintiff."

From the Kentish Gazette, 12 July 1836.

TO BE LET, With Immediate Possession.

THE "GUILDHALL TAVERN and ASSEMBLY ROOMS," situate in the centre of the City of Canterbury.

The above Tavern, at which the Union London and Herne Bay Coaches, and Margate, Sittingbourn, and Hythe Vans start from, possesses every convenience for carrying on a good Tavern business, which, combined with the commanding situation, presents a favorable opportunity for an active person. The Catch Club is held in the above Rooms every Wednesday during the season.

For particulars, &c. apply, if by letter, post paid, to Mr. H. Jones, Guildhall Tavern, Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 15 May 1838.

Meeting of the Commissioners of Pavement.

On Wednesday a meeting of the Commissioners of the Canterbury Pavement was held at the "Guildhall," Mr. Christian in the chair.

Mr. Matthews moved that £500 be paid in liquidation of the debt. This was seconded by Mr. Chenoweth. Mr. Ridout moved, as an amendment, that threepence in the pound be laid aside for this purpose. Seconded by Mr. Williamson. Mr. J. S. Browne thought that no money ought to be set apart until they knew the exact state of their funds. Alderman Cooper was of opinion that it would be better to contribute the surplus, if any, to assist in paying the police of the city. After some discussion, both the motion and the amendment were withdrawn. Mr. J. S. Browne then moved that the accounts of Northgate-street and North-Lane be audited by the Committee, to see if any, and what, allowances could be granted, and report the same to the next meeting. Seconded by Alderman Masters.

Alderman Cooper moved that the Repair Committee examine the pavement of Castle-street, from Rosemary-lane to the "Castle Inn," the same being in a very dangerous state, and that it be McAdamized. Seconded by Mr. J. S. Browne. Also that a barrel-drain be made in Castle-row.

Mr. Smith applied for a barrel-drain from Gravel-lane to Watling-street. Alderman Cooper proposed it be submitted to the Repair Committee.

Mr. J. S. Browne stated that he would give the Court notice at the next meeting of their arrangements which had been commenced for improving Saint George’s-street, and the probable amount of the whole cost; and that at the next meeting he would move for a grant of money to carry into effect the contemplated improvements in St. George’s-street, in the purchase and removal of the premises now occupied as the "Globe Tavern," &c.

From the Kentish Gazette, 18 August 1840.

Mr. M. Jacobs, the celebrated illusionist and ventriloquist exhibited his surprising powers to a very numerous audience last evening at the "Guildball Tavern." We believe we may safely affirm Mr. Jacobs to be the most talented man of his profession now in England. The Mayor patronizes the performances on Thursday evening.

From the Kentish Gazette, 19 September 1843.

VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATE.

The "GUILDHALL TAVERN" and CONCERT ROOM, KENT HERALD PRINTING OFFICE, modern DUELLING HOUSES, WINE VAULTS, and other Premises, in the City of CANTERBURY, producing a Rental of £300 per Annum.

Messrs. WHITES and GOULDEN Have received instructions to submit to PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, the 5th of October, 1843, at Two o'clock in the afternoon, at the "Royal Fountain Hotel," Canterbury, in One Lot (by the direction of the Mortgagees under their power of sale.)

A very desirable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, the whole of which is of modern and substantial erection; comprising the "GUILDHALL TAVERN" and spacious CONCERT ROOM, with the Wholesale and Retail WINE and SPIRIT ESTABLISHMENT and extensive WINE VAULTS, the KENT HERALD PRINTING OFFICES, with excellent and modern DWELLING HOUSE, BANKING OFFICES, with superior accommodation, and other extensive Premises, eligibly situated for business in the leading thoroughfare (being the corner of Guildhall Street and High Street) of the City of CANTERBURY.

The Premises occupying a frontage in Guildhall Street of 131 feet, and in High Street of 52 feet; are in good repair, upwards of two thousand pounds having been expended on them in recent improvements; and are in the respective occupations of the Trustees of the London and County Bank, the Proprietors of the Kent Herald Newspaper, and of Mr. Henry Jones and his undertenants.

The whole Estate will be sold subject to the payment of at Annuity of £150 per Annum during the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Wiltshier, who is now in her 78th year.

May be viewed on application to the several Tenants; and printed particulars and conditions of sale had of Messrs. Robert and George Furlky, Solicitors, or the Auctioneers, Sun street, Canterbury.

South Eastern Gazette,10 January, 1860.

THE GUILDHALL TAVERN AND HOTEL.

IN the centre of the HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY, is NOW OPEN.

GEORGE STONE, Proprietor.