116 King Street
Ramsgate
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Roger Corbett. |
Above photo date unknown. |
Above photo circa 2014, by Darkstar. Showing 116 King Street. |
Above image from Google, May 2014. Pub being the blue building by
the lamp post. |
Above Google image November 2022 showing 116 King Street. |
Almost opposite Alma Place, was the "Duchess of Kent." The original building had
a bay front which protruded onto the pavement. It's believed to have closed in
the late 1930's. Next door at 120 was D. Hawkes, Fishmonger. The missing number
118 was a building behind which was accessed through a gate between the pub and
the fishmongers.
When closed, the licence of this pub was transferred to the newly built "Duke of
Kent."
South Eastern Gazette, 18 September, 1860.
RAMSGATE. Fatal Accident.
On Wednesday last an inquest was held before J. N. Mourilyan, Esq.,
deputy coroner for Sandwich, on the body of Edward Crofts Le Page,
aged 13 years, who met with his death on the previous day, by being
thrown from a horse. The deceased, it seemed, was riding a horse,
the property of a Mr. Wattson, from Broadstairs to Ramsgate. He was
seen to start from Broadstairs by Mr. Frodsham, jun., at about 5
o’clock on Tuesday, and appeared to be quite able to manage the
horse. At about a quarter past 5, the animal was seen galloping
through Dumpton, deceased holding on by the pommel of the saddle. A
man named Barwell endeavoured to stop it, but could not do so. When
opposite the "King’s Arms," deceased, not being able to hold on any
longer, fell to the ground, his left foot being entangled in the
stirrup, and he being thus dragged from ten to fifteen yards. He was
picked up by a man named Samuel Potter, greengrocer, who carried him
into the "Duchess of Kent." Dr. Ayers was immediately sent for, but
his services were of no avail, as the lad, whose head was dreadfully
cut, shortly expired, from concussion of the brain.
The jury, after a brief consultation, returned a verdict of
"Accidental death."
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From the Kentish Chronicle and General Advertiser, 13 July, 1861. Price 1 1/2d.
Francis Higgins was brought up, charged by Mr G. Cullen, of the “Duchess
of Kent” King street, with furiously driving a four-wheeled carriage on
the evening of the 8th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was ordered
to pay a fine of £1 and 8s. costs, which money was paid immediately.
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Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 6 July 1872.
The Building and Improvement Committees report contains minutes of
an application, with altered plans for
building a cottage in the rear of the "Duchess of Kent Tavern," King
Street. (William Spain owner, William
Osborne builder,) not allowed.
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Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 18 June, 1898.
Drunk on licensed premises.
Hugh Saunders was charged with being drunk on licensed premises.
Prisoner pleaded not guilty.
Chief Constable Ross said prison failed to appear in answer to the
summons and a warrant have to be issued.
P.S. Creedy said at 12.40 p.m. on May 20th he saw the defendant in King
Street, drunk and reeling about. He entered the "Duchess of Kent Inn,"
kept by Jane Miller, and called for a drink. Witness told the barmaid
not to serve him with drink, and prisoner then went outside. In coming
down King Street witness met another constable and drew attention to
prisoners condition.
Prisoner denied that he was drunk.
Chief Constable Ross said the constable, P.C. Hooker, was on the sick
list, and as prisoner denied the charge he asked for the case to be
adjourned for a fortnight to enable the second witness to give evidence.
Prisoner ask the Bench to deal with the case at once and volunteered to
plead guilty, adding, that he was no more drunk then than now.
The Chairman: Have you any witnesses?
Prisoner said a man named Phillips who was with him at the time had
promised to attend and give evidence on his behalf. The witness in
question did not appear to be in court, and P.S. Creedy remarked that
perhaps the reason Phillips had not put in an appearance because he was
in nearly as bad condition as the prisoner.
The Chairman: We must put our own construction upon the absence. You
knew the case was coming on and yet you do not bring any evidence.
The Chief Constable proved a previous conviction for a similar offence
against prisoner who was fined 14s. including costs.
Prisoner asked for time, but this was not granted and he was removed in
custody.
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East Kent Times and Mail, Wednesday 14 October 1970.
New landlord at the Duke of Kent.
The "Duke of Kent" public house - one of the largest and best-known
in Ramsgate - is soon to have a new
landlord.
Ramsgate licensing justices heard on Thursday that the King Street
pub will remain closed for several weeks
until a new "mine host" is appointed by the brewery owners.
The justices granted a protection order to Mr. John Norton, tide
trade manager for the brewery. He will hold the
licence until fresh tenants are found for the house.
Former landlord Mr. George Chamberlain, 63, has had to give up the
business because of ill health. He and his
wife Nina started pulling pints at the "Duke of Kent" a year ago.
It was their first pub and they took over after moving to Ramsgate
from North London.
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LICENSEE LIST
CULLEN George William 1851-67+ (age 28 in 1851)
SMITH William G 1871+ (age 37 in 1871)
FENWICK Walter 1881-82+ (age 29 in 1881)
MILLER George 1890-91+
MILLER Jane 1898+
JOHNSON William 1901-03+
FRIEND Ernest Albert 1907+
PINKHAM Mark Lewis 1913-22+
PINKHAM Percy Richard 1929-30+
PACKER George Henry 1934-38+
CHAIMBERLAIN George 1969-Oct/1970
NORTON John Oct/1970+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/DuchessofKent.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/duchessofkent.html
Census
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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