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91 Snargate Street
Dover
Earliest mention of a "Paris Hotel" has been found in the
article titled "To Be Sold By Auction" in 1803, below. It appears that the premises was previously called
the "Mariea's Hotel."
Pigot's directory of 1840 refers to the hotel as the Paris & British
Hotel.
I must point out first that a "Paris Inn" of Snargate Street was said to
be kept by Standen in 1863. Also, a "Paris Hotel" served the traveller in
1873 and was kept by Jones. That is the sum total of my knowledge concerning
those two and they should not be confused with this one, which stood on part
of the site later utilised by the Packet Yard. That means it must have
closed by 1854 because that year the yard was first used by a private steam
operator. Later, it was used extensively by the London, Chatham and Dover
Railway Company to service the ships of their channel fleet. It provided the
same service for Sealink (UK) and then passed to a private company who also
maintained the hovercraft of the port. Paris House adjoined the yard and the
railway used that to house their resident engineer for many years.
Behind the "Paris Hotel", under the cliff, Colman, Potter and Grant
produced Grants morella brandy. Much of that plant was buried or destroyed
by a cliff fall in January 1852 after which the business moved inland.
1846 saw the "Paris Hotel Tap," (not sure whether this was part of the
hotel or further along Snarget Street) auctioned, as advertised in the Dover
telegraph of 17 Oct 1846 (p.1 col.1)
Worthington's Safety coaches ran from the "Ship
Hotel" and "Paris Hotel" to
London.
They left at six every morning and four every evening for the "White
Bear" in Piccadilly and the "Cross Keys" in Wood Street. London obliged with
a service to Dover, leaving at the same times. The mail coaches commenced
their operations from the port in 1786 and the others came later, in 1798.
The packet yard foundry was likewise destroyed in 1937 and later, the
riggers shop and the shipwrights shop succumbed to the same fate. The
boilermakers shop was only partially destroyed.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 6 December 1803.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.
On Wednesday the 7th day of December inst. at three o'clock in the
afternoon, at the "City of London Inn," Dover.
All these extensive Premises, called "Paris Hotel" (formerly
"Mariea's
Hotel") situate in Snargate-street, in Dover, comprising the spacious
dwelling house, fitted up with every suitable appendage as an Inn,
extensive stabling, lofts, coach house, a large cave used as a store
house, and other valuable appurtenances.
The premises, which are held under lease from the Warden and Assistants
of Dover Harbour, may be taken possession of immediately; and
particulars known of Mr Shipdem, attorney at law, Dover.
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Kentish Gazette, 29 November 1803. Dover
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On Wednesday the 7th day of December next, at
three o'clock, in the afternoon, at the "City of London Inn," Dover.
ALL those extensive Premise called the "PARIS HOTEL,", (formerly
"Mariea’s Hotel") situate in Snargate street, in Dover, comprising the
spacious dwelling-house, fitted up with every suitable appendage as
an inn, extensive stabling, lofts, coach-house, coach-yard, a large
cave, used as a store-house, and other valuable appurtenances.
The premises, which are held under lease from the Warden and
Assistants of Dover Harbour, may be taken possession of
immediately; and particulars known of Mr. Shipden, attorney at law,
Dover.
28th Nov. 1803.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 5 June 1810.
PARIS HOTEL, Dover.
Richard Saffrey, begs his friends and the public to accept his most
sincere thanks for the liberal encouragement he has already received,
and respectfully informs them, and particularly Gentlemen Travellers, he
has fitted up his house in a superior style and hopes, by assiduity and
strict attention to business, to merit their future favours.
Royal Mail Coaches to London.
Morning and Evening Coaches, to London daily.
Also, a Margate Coach to brighton.
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From the Dover Telegraph, Saturday 23 November 1833.
NOTICE
Whereas my Wife, Jane HODGMAN,
Late of Ramsgate, Daughter of Edward Austen, formally of ????,
Canterbury, but now of the Paris Hotel Tap, Dover. ???? from me- This is
to give notice, that I will not be responsible for any debt or debts
she may contract in my name, nor will I pay and debt or debts she may
have contracted with person or persons whom I have previously informed
not to trust her.
Signed JOHN HODGEMAN
Carrier, Bell View Road, Ramsgate
November 13th 1833.
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From the Dover Telegraph, Saturday 4 January 1834.
STATE OF DOVER HARBOUR.
Mr Prescott having been called to the chair, briefly stated the
object of the meeting, and trusted that on the subject of such
importance the discussion would be in a spirit of good feeling and
conciliation; the best means of accomplishing the desired object- the
improvement of the harbour. Their course was not crimination, but to
endeavour to obtain the advantage to which the situation of the town
entitled them.
AT A PUBLIC MEETING, convened by Notice, at the Paris Hotel, on the
first day of January, the following Resolutions were proposed and
carried unanimously.
I. That a committee be elected by this meeting, to prepare a memorial
to the Honourable Board of Commissioners, stating the present and recent
conditions of Dover Harbour, and pointing out such remedies as they deem
most expedient; and submit such memorial to a future meeting, to be
convened by the signature of a majority of the said committee.
II. That the Committee be further authorised to prepare a memorial
and strong representations to the Government, entering their
co-operation to further the wishes of the meeting, by supporting the
Commissioners of the said Harbour.
III. That all persons be requested to aid the intentions of this
meeting, by giving such information upon the subject, as they may be in
possession of.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 05 August 1834.
DEATHS.
July 24, Mrs. Williams, widow of Mr. Stephen Williams, formerly of the
"Paris Hotel," Dover, and late of the "Angel Inn," St. Clement's,
London.
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From the Dover Telegraph, 17 February, 1836
FOWLER John (Mr.) The Paris
Hotel, Dover - hotel to let.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 22 December 1840.
DEATH.
Dec 11, at Dover, Mr. Henry Podevin, commissioner at the "Paris Hotel,"
aged 40.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 27 October 1846.
DOVER, KENT.
Excellent opportunity for Investment in Two Houses, at Dover, Sandwich
Pavement Bonds, and a Canterbury and Ramsgate Turnpike Road Bond.
MR. J. STANER, WILL SELL BY AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of
OCTOBER, 1846, at Twelve for One o’clock precisely, at the "Paris
Hotel," DOVER.
Lot 1:— A convenient and well-built DWELLING-HOUSE, situate No. 111,
Snargate Street, in the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, DOVER; containing
five good bed rooms, with dressing room attached, drawing room, parlour,
housekeeper's room, kitchen, and wash-house, with ample cellaring, and
an enclosed back yard and garden; in the occupation of Mr. R. Peake, at
the yearly rent of £40.
This Estate is held under the usual Lease from the Honourable Warden and
Assistants of Dover Harbour, which will expire the 6th day of April,
1895, at the annual ground rent of £3 17s.
Lot 2:— All those valuable PREMISES, known as the
"Paris Hotel Tap,"
adjoining the "Paris Hotel," situate in Snargate Street, in the parish
of St Mary the Virgin, Dover; containing six bed rooms, sitting room,
commercial room, smoking and bar parlours, and tap rooms. These premise
have a frontage of 33 feet in Snargate Street, with, back yard, and
every convenience for an extensive trade; in the occupation of Mr
Brockman, at the yearly rent of £50, under a Lease for 15 years, from
the 29th day of September, 1842, determinable by either party, at the
end of the first Eight years.
This Estate is held under the usual Lease from the Honourable Warden and
Assistants of Dover Harbour, which will expire on the 6th day of April,
1895, at the annual ground rent of £2 18s.
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Kentish Gazette, 29 June 1847.
DOVER.
TO LET, with Immediate Possession, Furnished, THE PARIS HOTEL,
A Long-established HOUSE, situate near the Mail Packet Office, Harbour
&c.. and at the Pier, in DOVER.
The House is in excellent condition and would require but a small outlay
by a tenant. The Stock is not large, and the coming in
would probably not exceed £600. To an active person, conversant with the
business, the opportunity is a desirable one.
For particulars apply to Edward Knocker, Esq.. Solicitor, or C. Lamb,
House Agent, Dover; or to Messrs. Warlters, Lovejoy, and Son,
55, Chancery Lane, London.
Dover, June 23rd, 1847.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 19 September 1848.
PARIS HOTEL, DOVER.
MR. LAMB Has received directions, from the Proprietor, to SELL BY
AUCTION, On the Premises, on Monday. October the 2nd 1848, at Two for
Three o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, subject to such conditions as
will he then and there produced (unless previously disposed of by
Private Contract, of which due notice will be given before the day of
Sale):—
All that long-established Hotel, known as the "PARIS HOTEL," at DOVER,
with the Ground and appurtenances thereunto belonging, now in full
trade, together with a Freehold Four-stall Stable, and extensile Cave at
the back of the same, with right of road of 8ft. 9in. wide through the
yard, in the occupation of Messrs. Court. Wine Merchants.
The Hotel is situated in Snargate-street, the most public thoroughfare
in Dover. It adjoins the Harbour, and is a short distance from the
Custom-house and Railway Station, and to an active person requiring a
business in the above line, on moderate terms, it will be found worth
attention.
The Estate is held under Lease from the Honourable Warden and Assistants
of Dover Harbour, for a term of Sixty-One Years from the 6th day of
April, 1834, at the annual Ground Rent of £7 11s.
The Furniture, and other effects in the Hotel, may be taken by the
purchaser, at a valuation, if required.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Snargate-Street; or to
Edward Knocker. Esq., Solicitor, Castle
Hill.
Dover, September 13, 1848.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 18 February 1851.
Accidents.
On Monday a girl, about 9 years of age whose parents reside in the
"Paris Hotel" yard,
during the absence of her mother, mounted a chair to get something off
the mantelpiece,
when her apron caught fire, which communicating with the rest of her
clothes, so
seriously burnt her that it was necessary to remove her to the infirmary
of the Union
Workhouse.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday,
4 January, 1935.
Price 1½d.
WHEN THE CLIFF FELL BEHIND SNARGATE STREET
The recent fall at St Margater's (1934) brings to mind the last really
disastrous cliff fall in Dover. This occurred in the afternoon of January
20th, 1852, when over 100,000 tons of chalk fell at the back of Snargate
Street, on the spot where the Packet yard Works are now. In 1852 the
frontage there consisted of the "Paris Hotel," and nearer the cliff stood
Grant's Distillery. This business, it is interesting to note, was associated
with the founders of the firm that now make at Maidstone the famous Grant's
Morella Cherry Brandy. The cliff fall of January 20th, 1852, crushed Grant's
Distillery beneath it, like a house of cards. Fortunately, owing to the fall
having been foreseen as likely to occur, the premises had been emptied of
workers beforehand.
Great excitement had prevailed in the town before the fall. The Council
had a special meeting and discussed with the Royal Engineers what could be
done. A watch was kept on the top of the cliff and signals were arranged so
that the people below should be given the alarm when the cliff began to
move. A huge mass of chalk hung up for hours in an unaccountable manner,
little falls now and then occurring, to keep to the excitement, and the
bottom of Snargate Street was guarded by the Police.
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LICENSEE LIST
PODEVIN S 1819
WILLIAMS Stephen 1823+
EMERY John 1828
CROTHWELL Charles 1832
(CROTHALL )
FOWLER John 1836
PRENTICE William 1836-44 (age 60 in 1841 )
The census of 1851 refers to widower William Prentice living at 65
Snargate Street, age 71 who is a retired Inn Keeper. Further research found
in the 1881 census identifies 65 Snargate Street as a Lodging House and in
this year John Styles Martin is in charge age 71.
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-9
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1839
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From the Dover Telegraph
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