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West side, Beach Street top of Griffin Street
Deal
Stone Griffin in Griffin Street. Kindly sent by Patricia Streater, 18
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Formally the "Griffin
and Trumpet," and it was from the Hotel that Griffin Street took
its name.
In 1804 William Parnell was host
and the he was licensee of the "Tap," I assume this to
be connected to the above pub. Usually Taps are licensed premised attached
to hotels.
Further research shows that at the time it was next in size and
importance to the "Three Kings" now the
"Royal Hotel", and many travellers thought it
superior to the other Deal hostelries. By 1853 it had been demolished and
the North Deal Boatmen's Rooms and Mary Hougham Almshouses were built on the
site.
Above photograph kindly sent by Patricia Streater, 18 Jan 2010, who
goes on to say:- "On the left of the stone griffin is the entrance to
the Mary Hougham Almshouses. The red-brick building on the other side of
the entrance is Griffin House. |
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From the Kentish Post, August 2-6, 1760. Kindly sent from
Alec Hasenson.
Auction sale of a Cutter at the "Hoop and Griffin," Deal.
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Kentish Gazette 10 April 1773.
DEAL, APRIL 1, 1773.
THE FRIENDLY SOCIETY at DEAL.
All the Members belonging to this Society, are desired not to fail in
Meeting at the Sign of the "Hoop and Griffin," in Deal; on Monday the
12th of April, in the Forenoon, in Order to inspect and settle the
Annual Accounts.
Thomas Rolfe,
John Winter, Stewards
S. Brickenden.
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Kentish Gazette, 2 April, 1774.
Deal Friendly Society.
The annual meeting of the society will be held at Mr. David
Pilcher's, at the "Hoop and Griffin" in Deal, on
Monday next the 11th instant.
The members are desired to attend as soon as convenient, that
business may be executed before dinner.
Dinner to be on table at 1 o'clock.
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From Hickay 1775 page 100.
"Upon our ships being moored, I went on shore, taking up my residence
at the "Hoop and Griffin" which house Capt. Surnam (master of the "New
Shoreham") had recommended as being in every respect, far superior to
the "Three Kings" This character it certainly deserved, but still I
found it bad enough, indeed all the inns of Deal are wretched in
comparison to those of every part of he Kentish Road."
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"In an hour we reached the beach and a few minutes before placed me
before a fire in a comfortable room looking towards the sea and a good
breakfast upon the table in the "Hoop and Griffin."
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Kentish Gazette, 27 December, 1780.
Another account says - On Saturday night last, two person's arrived
in a post chase at the "Hoop and Griffin" in Deal, and immediately
enquired for a boat, for the hire of which they offered 100 guineas,
to be landed in any part of Holland; this circumstance causing
suspicion, the commanding officer of the 59th regiment, quartered
their, was applied to, and he, in conjunction with the Deputy Mayor,
after searching them and procuring their papers, put them
immediately under a strong guard in separate apartments, and
directly sent off an express with the papers found on them, to the
Secretary of State.
One of the person's has confessed himself to be a Clerk in a very
capital Dutch house in London. It is supposed they were sent by the
Dutch Ambassador with a copy of the King's Manifesto, and were to
arrive in Holland, if possible, before Sir Joseph Yorke should
receive the information from his Majesty's Ministers.
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Kentish Gazette, Saturday 25 May 1782.
"Hoop and Griffin Inn," Deal.
Ruth Pilcher, (widow of Mr. David Pilcher) Returns thanks to their
friends and customers; and humbly begs to inform them that the
business in general, that she carries on the business as in the the
Deceased time; will be much obliged for the favours of all those who
will be pleased to honour her with their company; and they may
depend she will make it her study to merit them.
Neat wines and good larder.
Coaches and Post Chaises to any part of England, Canterbury and
Dover diligences run as usual.
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Kentish Gazette, 26 April, 1783.
On Tuesday last was married in London, Mr. Fox, of the "Hoop and
Griffin," Deal, to Miss Caroline Richardson, daughter of Mr. John
Richardson, of this city.
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Kentish Gazette - Tuesday 4 December 1787.
"Hoop and Griffin Inn," Deal.
Robert Fox most respectfully returns his grateful acknowledgments to
the Noblemen, Gentlemen, and Public at large, who have repeatedly
honoured him with their favours at the above Inn, and humbly
solicits their future patronage and support. He begs leave to inform
them, that he has lately fitted up a very neat Post Chaise, and
provided able horses and careful driver and hopes to have the
encouragement of the public in this department of his business, to
which the utmost attention will be paid. He also humbly hopes, by
the accommodation provided in every line of his business, to give
the utmost satisfaction, &c. to his customers, who may depend on
finding a well furnished larder, choice wines, spirits, beer and
ale, and good entertainment of every kind suitable for a Tavern and
Inn.
And is, with the utmost respect, their very humble servant.
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Kentish Gazette, 20 March, 1792.
Notice to Creditors.
For Creditors of Mr. Robert Fox, of Deal in Kent, Innkeeper are
requested to meet Mr. Cannon and Mr. Roby, at
the "Hoop and Griffin Inn," in Deal aforesaid, on Monday next the
16th instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon;
when Mr. Fox's affairs are intended to be finally adjusted.
Deal, 19th March, 1792.
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Kentish Gazette, 8 June, 1792.
"Hoop and Griffin," Deal.
Thomas Richardson respectfully acquaints the public, that he has
taken the above Inn for the benefit of Mrs.
Fox and her Family.
Mrs. Fox presumes to hope that she shall continue to experience the
same generous support that her exertions
have hitherto obtained for the above house.
It will be her constant study to offer the best entertainment and
accommodation to such Ladies and Gentlemen
as may favour her with their company.
The most early intelligence of shipping may be found at the above
house.
Diligence to and from London everyday.
Neat Post Chaise.
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Kentish Gazette, 10 July, 1792.
Deal.
To be sold by auction, by order of the assignees of Robert Fox,
bankrupt, on Wednesday the 1st day of August
next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the "Hoop and Griffin Inn,"
in Deal (subject to such conditions as shall be
then and they're produced.)
The life interest of the said Robert Fox, in the following freehold
and leasehold estates in lots.
Lot 6.
A moiety of the "Hoop and Griffin Inn," with the appurtenances, in
the occupation of Mr. Thomas Richardson or
his assigns; and also of a Tenament or Dwelling house and premises
adjoining thereto, in the occupation of Mrs.
Elizabeth Osborne.
These premises are also situated in Deal, and the rents thereof
together are £23 per annum.
The premises comprised in the fourth, fifth and sixth lots are held
by lease for 21 years from John Dilnot Esq.
under a covenant from the lessor to renew upon the same terms at the
expiration of 18, on payment of a small
certain fine.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Roby Attorney-at-Law, 9th of
July, 1792.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 31 July 1792.
Deal. To be sold by Auction.
By order of the assignees of Robert Fox, bankrupt, on Wednesday the 3rd
day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the "Hoop and
Griffin Inn," in Deal (subject to such conditions as shall be then and
there produced).
The life interest of the said Robert Fox, in the following freehold and
leasehold estates in lots.....
Lot 6. A moiety of the "Hoop and Griffin Inn," with the appurtenances,
in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Richardson or his assignees; and also of
a Tenement or Dwelling house and premises adjoining thereto, in the
occupation of Mrs. Elizabeth Osborne.
These premises are also situate in Deal, and the rents thereof together
are £23 per annum.
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Kentish Gazette, 21 December, 1792.
Notice.
Christopher Spencer, of Margate, does hereby declare, that Robert
Fox, late of the "Hoop and Griffin" at Deal, is
not the person that swore against him for selling spirituous
liquors, for which he humbly and publicly
offers pardon.
Christopher Spencer, witness
Edward Twyman,
W. Leadbeater,
T Knatchbull, "Old Crown," Margate.
Margate, December 15th, 1792.
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Kentish Gazette 3 April 1810.
"BELLE VUE TAVERN," PEGWELL BAY, NEAR RAMSGATE.
Eramus Sympson returns his most sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of the
Isle of Thanet for the many favours he has received during the time of
his keeping the above house; and most respectfully informs them, that he
has lately taken the old-established house, the "Hoop and Griffin,"
Deal: where he hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit a
continuance of their future favours.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 17 April 1810.
HOOP AND GRIFFIN INN, AND HOTEL, DEAL.
ERASMUS SIMPSON, BEGS leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry
resorting to Deal, his friends, and the Public in general, that he
has taken the above well-known Old Established INN, which he has
fitted up with every suitable accommodation, and most respectfully
solicits their countenance and support; assuring them every
attention shall be paid to their comfort and convenience.
This INN commands an uninterrupted flew of the sea and coast of
France; also of the shipping passing through or lying in the Downs;
and in well calculated for persons going and coming from abroad, as
there are always boats ready to land, or convey them onboard.
Wines, Liquors, Ales, Porter, Cyder, and Compounds of the first
quality, wholesale and retail.
Neat Post Chaises, Post Coaches, &c. &c. with able horses, and
careful drivers.
Coaches and Diligences to and from London every day.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 9 October 1838.
DEATH.
Sept. 30, in St. Peter's street, Canterbury, Mr. Parnell, formerly
landlord of the "Hoop and Griffin Inn," Deal, ages 70.
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South Eastern Gazette 08 March 1853.
FREHOLD SEASIDE PREMISES.
Comprising Messauges or Dwelling-houses, Stores and calcable Capstan
Grounds, further part of the Estate of the late Edward Iggulden, Esq, in
Deal and other property, which will be submitted to Auction, by Mr.
Morris Langley.
At the "Royal Exchange Inn," Deal on Monday, the 21st day of March,
1853, at two o'clock in the afternoon, in 15 lots.
LOT 1. A piece of very eligible building land in Beach Street, with an
extensive frontage of about 57 feet and a depth of about 149 feet,
having a side entrance into Griffin street, well known as the site of
the "Hoop and Griffin," and now unoccupied. Likewise a valuable Capstan
Ground, immediately in front measuring 30 feet in width, in the
occupation of Richard William Robinson.
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From Lakers History of Deal 1917
"The news (of the repulse of the Duke of York's army by the French at
Dunkirk in 1793) was brought to Deal by Prince Adolphus, Duke of
Cambridge, who landed at the "Hoop and Griffin" where to took
refreshment before posting for London."
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Sale of the manor of Chamberlain's Fee (KAO U.924 P
9/4) 1828
INNS in the sale catalogue
All that capital messuage or tenement called or commonly known by the
name or sign of the "Hoop and Griffin Inn" situate in Beach Street;
together with the Tap adjoining, with the extensive outhouses,
buildings, coach-house, stables, yards, grounds and premises thereunto
respectively belonging and used therewith, lately in the occupation of
Erasmus Sympson and his undertenants and now untenanted. The Lease of a
moiety of these premises has expired - and the other moiety is subject
to a lease granted to Edward Iggulden Esq., for 21 years from Michaelmas
last, at the yearly rent of £4. 16s. 0d. (Note, sold to Mr. Iggulden.)
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From the Kentish Gazette, 30 May 1843.
DEATH.
May 27th, at Deal, after a short illness, deservedly respected Mrs.
Elizabeth Sympson, of the "Walmer Castle lnn," relict of Mr. E
Sympson, formerly of the "Hoop and Griffin Inn," Deal.
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Southeastern Gazette, 15 March 1853.
FEEEHOLD SEASIDE PREMISES, Comprising Messuages or Dwelling-houses,
Stores and valuable Capstan Grounds further part of the Estate of
the late Edward Igguldeny Esq., in Deal, and other Property, which
WILL BE SUBMITTED TO AUCTION, Bv Mr. MORRIS LANGLEY.
At the "Royal Exchange Inn," Deal, on Monday, the 21st day of March,
1853, at Two o’clock in the afternoon, in 15 lots,
Lot 1. A piece of very eligible BUILDING LAND, in Beach-street, with
an extensive frontage of about 57 feet and a depth of about 149
feet, having a side entrance into Griffon-street, well known as the
site of the a "Hoop and Griffin," and now unoccupied. Likewise a
valuable CAPSTAN GROUND, immediately in front, admeasuring 30 feet
in width, in the occupation of Richard William Robinson.
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For further particulars apply to Messrs. Mercer and Edwards,
Solicitors, Deal.
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LICENSEE LIST
PILCHER David 1774-82 dec'd
PILCHER Ruth (widow) 1782+
FOX Robert 1783-92
RICHARDSON Thomas June/1792+
PARNELL William 1804+
SYMPSON Erasmus Apr/1810-12
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