From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 24 August to Saturday, 27 August, 1768. Price 2d.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

At the “King's Head Inn,” in High Street, in the City of Canterbury, on Friday next, the 2nd of September, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon.

THE TOWER of the Parish Church of All Saints, in the said City, with all the Timber and Materials thereto belonging (except the Bells, Lead, and Clock), which will be required to be taken down with all Speed, according to Conditions of Sale to be then produced.

From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Saturday 20 May to Wednesday 24 May, 1769. Price 2½d.

STOLEN

On Saturday last, (May 20) from the Bar at the “King's Head” in Canterbury.

A Small Silver Mug, nearly the Size of Half a Pint.
With the mark I I M on the front.

If offered to be pawned or sold, it is desired to be stopped.

Half a Guinea Reward will be paid by Mr. Hargrave, at the “King's Head,” if Intelligence can be given of it, so that it may be had again.

Kentish Gazette, 16 January, 1779.

Strayed, from the "King's Head," about a week since.

A small Brindle Cow, blind of one-eyed, with a piece of wood on her horns.

Whoever will drive her to the "King's Head," or inform Mr. Lowen where she is, shall be reasonably satisfied.

Canterbury, January 19, 1779.

Kentish Gazette, 16 November, 1792.

On Tuesday morning last died, after a very severe and lingering illness, Mr. Lowen, of the "King's Head Inn," in this city, age 53 years.

He was a man of the the strictest integrity and unremitting assiduity in his business; and many excellent qualities of the the heart had procured him the universal esteem of the fellow citizens, by whom his lost is sincerely regretted.

Kentish Gazette, 4 December, 1792.

Canterbury. "Kings Head Inn," Tavern, and Post House.

Dells Lowen, (widow of Thomas Lowen,) lately deceased. Returns her most sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public in general, for the very numerous favours conferred on her late husband; and most respectfully begs leave to inform them, that she intends (with the assistance of her son George Lowen) to continue the business at the above house, where she hopes to be honoured with their future favours.

Kentish Gazette 17 January 1800.

WATCH LOST.

WHEREAS, on Tuesday evening last, a Silver Watch, makers name Bucklet, with a yellow chain, was left in the Privy of the "King's Head Inn" in this city;- whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the Ostler at the above Inn, shall receive One Guinea reward.

Kentish Gazette 11 June 1802.

Yesterday morning early the "King's Head" public-house, in Wincheap Street, was broke open by some villains, and robed of a large quantity of pork, and two casks of liquor, with which they got clear off.

Kentish Gazette 15 October 1802.

Tuesday last, and melancholy accident happened to William Fraser Esq. who was driving a tandem, on the road near Walmer Hall, a short distance beyond Sturry, and endeavouring to pass a loaded wagon, which he overtook, when he drove on the bank and upset his carriage, when he was immediately precipitated, with his servant under the wagon, the wheels which passed over his chest the servant luckily escaped unhurt, he was brought to the "Kings Head Inn," in this city, where medical assistants was procured, but without effect, as he has expired about 4 o'clock. The deceased was a Lieutenant in the Life Guards, and the son of a very respectable gentleman at Hounslow.

The Coroner's inquest sat on the body yesterday.

Verdict accidental death.

No blame whatever can attach to the waggoner, who was that it's right side, and very attentive in making room for the carriage.

Kent Gazette Reports 11 January 1805. Canterbury

DIED.

Saturday, died, Mrs. Green, of the "King's Head" public-house, in the West Borough.

Kentish Gazette, 5 August, 1806.

To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT,

On or before Wednesday next, at twelve o'clock, and if not disposed of by that hour, to be sold by Public Auction, at the "King's Head Inn," Canterbury,

A Fine dark bay gelding, 16 hands high, eight years old; a good Charger, and an excellent Hunter; the property of an Officer going on service, warranted perfectly sound and free from vice.

Apply to the head Ostler, at the "King's Head Inn."

Kentish Gazette, 8 June 1852.

Accident.

A man, named John Belsey, met with an accident on Tuesday evening, at Wincheap fair. He had been drinking at the "Hop Poles" public house, when, coming down the fair, he went into the "King's Head," and in trying to force his way into a room where dancing was, got pushed down, by which one of his legs were fractured. He was at once taken to the hospital.

Kentish Gazette, 1 March 1853.

Accident.

On Tuesday last a severe accident happened to Mr. Tippin, malster, of this city, which it in feared will terminate fatally. On the morning of that day, Mr. Tippin had been, according to his usual custom, to the Corn Market, and was in the act of leaving the building, when, from the slippery state of the pavements, he fell heavily to the ground. He was promptly taken to the "King's Head Inn," and medical aid having been called in, it was found the unfortunate gentleman had injured the small bone of the thigh, besides an injury to the spine.

From the Kentish Gazette, 14 June 1974.

Darts team who came runners up in the Kent Cancer Research title at the Chantry Club, Canterbury, on Monday. They lost to the "Two Swayers" at Woolwich Green.

Left to right: J Scott, M Fleet, T Ward, D Barry and R Lewis.