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Waldershare
Above picture, kindly sent by Kathleen Hollingsby, showing the
letterhead on top of a ledger, circa 1800. |
The information I have received here is from Kathleen Hollingsbee who
gained her information from a bill head dated circa 1800. Further research
has shown it to be operating in 1783 perhaps under the name of the "Waldershare
Arms."
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Kentish Gazette, 11 October, 1783.
Waldershare Inn.
John Pain, having taken the above Inn, from his father, Richard
Pain, hopes to receive the kind encouragement of his father's
friends, and the public in general, which he will do his utmost
endeavours to merit for the greatest Civility and diligence in his
business, and providing the very best provisions and Liquors for the
entertainment of his company.
Dennis, Wines, and only necessary Accommodation, will be provided by
him for ladies and gentlemen who please to do him the honour of
their company, to visit the celebrated Seat off the Right Honourable
the Earl of Guilford.
Richard Pain begs leave to return grateful thanks to his numerous
Friends, for their kind favours during his many years Residence at
the above Inn; and hopes that they, as well as the public in
general, will please to continue that kind Indulgence to his Son.
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Kentish Chronicles, 25 May, 1794.
On Monday last a meeting was held at the "Guildford Arms,"
Waldershare, when a considerable number of gentlemen attending for
the purpose of raising a Troop of Cavalry on the Cinque Port
establishment, to be commanded by J. M. Poynter Esq.
The business was opened by that gentleman we great propriety, and
every thing relative to it explain so much to the satisfaction of
all present, that 46 most respectable names were immediately
enrolled; a corps of fine young men, such as, if equalled, will not
be exceeded by any other County. The day was spent with great
conviviality; many loyal and constitutional oaths were drank, and the
sentiment of the whole company were strongly expressive in the
utility and importance of the undertaking.
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Kentish Gazette 30 September 1794.
J. Pain, at the "Guilford Arms Inn," Waldershare, situated near that
celebrated and much-admired seat of the Right Hon. the Earl of
Guilford, being under the necessity of leaving the above Inn at Michaelmas next, begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends
and the public in general for the many favours they have conferred on
him since he has made a Tea Garden and fitted up his House for the
reception of reputable and genteel company.
He further acquaints the public, that there will be a sale by Auction,
at the above Inn, on Monday the 6th day of October next; consisting of
part of the Household Furniture, and a variety of other articles in the
public line.
The sale to begin at ten o'clock and continue till all is sold.
Waldershare, Sept. 29, 1794.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 14 November 1794.
JOSHUA REDMAND, At the GUILDFORD ARMS INN, WALDERSHARE.
Takes a pleasure in acquainting his friends, and the public at large,
that the above Inn is again open for their accommodation; and having
stored a large quantity of the choicest Wines, and other Liquors, flatters himself, by attention and
civility, to merit their warmest patronage and support.
Waldershare, Nov. 14, 1794.
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LETTER HEAD ON TOP OF A LEDGER.
c1800 Thomas Hutchins . "Guildford Arms Inn," Waldershare.
Thomas Hutchins married Anne Beal. They married 1803 Sept. 22nd.
Waldershare.
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Kent Gazette Reports 9 August 1805.
DEATH.
Monday last, Mr. Thomas Hutchins, of the "Guildford Arms Inn,"
Waldershare.
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Kent Gazette Reports 13 August 1805.
Guilford Arms, Inn, Waldershare.
Mrs. Ann Hutchins, widow, returns thanks to the nobility and gentry,
who patronised her late husband; she begs leave to inform them,
that she intends carrying on the business of the said Inn, and
humbly solicits a continuance of their favours.
She will exert herself to merit the attentions with gratitude.
Waldershare, 11th Aug, 1805.
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Kentish Gazette, 1 July, 1806.
GUILDFORD ARMS INN WALDERSHARE.
ANN HUTCHINS begs leave to inform the public and her friends, that
she purposes, having her house-warming at the above inn, on Thursday
the 17th July next, and she most respectfully solicits them to
participate. Dinner on table at three o'clock.
Tickets to be had at the different inns. Deposit 5s. each ticket.
Ramsgate - "King’s Head," "City of London."
Sandwich - "Bell," "Rose," "Flower de Luce."
Deal - "Three Kings," "Hoop and Griffin," "Walmer Castle."
Dover - "Ship," "Royal Oak,"
"York House," and "Guildford Arms," Waldershare.
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Kentish Weekly Post 8 July 1806.
"Guildford Arms Inn," Waldershare. Ann Hutchins begs leave to inform the
public, and her friends, that she proposes having her House Warming at
the above Inn on Thursday July 24th next and she most respectfully
solicits them to patronize. Dinner on the table at 3 o'clock. Tickets to
be had at the different Inns. Deposit 5s. Each ticket.
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Kentish Weekly Post 21 December 1813.
Married Dec. 15th at Waldershare. Mr. Rigglesford of London, to Mrs.
Anne Hutchins, landlady of the "Guildford Arms."
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From the Kentish Gazette, 19 July, 1814.
Guilford Arms Inn, Waldershare.
J. Rigglesford begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public that
his House Warming is fixed for THURSDAY 28th of July, when the company
of any Gentleman will be esteemed a favor. Tickets to be had at the
above House, at 3s each, and at the following places: Mr. Makey’s,
Eythorn; (sic) Mr. Purdon’s, Grocer, Market-place, Dover; and at Mr. J.
Redman’s at the "Globe," Deal. An early application for tickets is
requested.
N.B. Dinner on table at two o’clock. |
Further information points to the premises now called the "High
and Dry" and so would have been the "Royal
George" before it changed name.
The Kentish Gazette reports that they held a fete their in the 23 August
paper of 1808.
LICENSEE LIST
PAIN Richard to Oct/1783
PAIN John (son) Oct/1783Sept/1794
REDMAND Joshua Sept/1794+
HUTCHINGS Thomas 1800-Aug/05 dec'd
HUTCHINGS Ann (widow) Aug/1805+
RIGGLESFORD J (perhaps) 1814+
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