31 Cavendish Street/George Street
Ramsgate
https://whatpub.com/george-dragon
Above photos by Paul Skelton 21 July 2012. |
Above sign October 1986.
Above sign October 1991
Above sign October 1991 with thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com
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According to Michael David Mirams in his 1987 book titled "Kent Inns and
Inn Signs" he says the original pub stood at the junction of the High Street
and George Place, but being an obstruction to traffic was removed in the
1840s. The present pub was built at the corner of Cavendish Street and the
last tenant of the old house, Sarah Carver, took her jugs and bottles up the
road to become the first licensee of the "New Inn."
I am also informed by him that the pub closed in 2009 and is now a
residential property.
From the Kentish Gazette 1 May 1838.
MARRIAGE.
April 24, at Ramsgate, Mr. Staner, to Mary, second daughter of the
late Mr. B. Carver, of the "George and Dragon.
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From the Kentish Chronicle 22, October 1859.
Old Anchor. Ramsgate.
There is to be seen at Mr. F. Elcomb's, "George and Dragon Inn,"
Cavendish-street, an anchor completely corroded from having been in the
sea, it is supposed, for upwards of 50 years. It was picked up by two mechanics who were fishing for whitings
about two miles from the Royal Harbour. On raising their anchor in order
to return to shore they found it very heavy, and on getting it alongside
perceived they had hooked the above-named article, which they got into
their boat and deposited it as above, where it may be seen.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 17 December 1859.
PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.
Thomas Sims, Charles Harfield, and Frederick Von Saltzen, were charged
with committing wilful damage to three ounces of vermillion and a china
ornament, belonging to Frederick Elcombe, of the "George and Dragon
Inn," respectively valued at 2s. and 6d. The whole of the prisoners
pleaded guilty, and were fined 1s. and costs 7s. 6d. each.
Money paid.
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Thanet Advertiser 17 December 1859.
RAMSGATE. PETTY SESSIONS — Monday.
(Before Major-General Williams; H. Benson, G. E. Hannan, and A.
Crofton, Esqs.; and Sir Moses Mountifore, Bart.)
Thomas Sims and Charles Harfield were charged with wilfully
destroying three ounces of vermilion, value 2s, the property of
Frederirk Elcomb, of the "George and Dragon Inn," on the
11th
instant. Both of the prisoners pleaded guilty.
It appeared from the statement of William Newport that on the
evening in question, he was at the "George and Dragon," between
eight and nine o'clock, and was in the absence of the complainant
serving customers. The prisoner with others came in and asked to
have a room to themselves; this request was complied with, and they
were served with half-a-pint of rum and some wine negus; after
staying a time they left. Newport noticed as they left that they
looked down, which created suspicion on his part and occasioned him
to go to the room they had just left, where he found the gas out and
confusion reigning around; the vermilion daubed all over the place,
and oil scattered in every direction. Adding insult to injury they
were also also guilty of committing an indecency in the fire-place.
Newport and Elcomb (who had in the interim come in) followed the
prisoners, and they being identified were given into custody.
General Williams commented upon the disgusting conduct of the
prisoners and ordered them each to pay 1s. fine, and 7s. 6d. costs.
The money was paid.
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South Eastern Gazette, 21 February, 1860.
County Court.
This court was held on Tuesday last, at the Town-hall, before
Charles Harwood, Esq. About thirty plaints had been issued.
Elcomb v. Allen.
This was a claim for 15s. for work and labour done. It appeared that
the plaintiff, who is landlord of the "George and Dragon," and a
celebrated letter-writer, was employed by the defendant, a draper in
King-street, to write a board for him to affix on the front of his
house. After bestowing much time upon the preparation of it, it
blistered, and plaintiff suggested to defendant the propriety of its
being new canvassed, upon which he said he would not have it done at
all, and the board was removed from plaintiff's premises without his
knowledge. Defendant contended that the board was rendered unfit for
its purposes by the plaintiff allowing it to remain exposed for a
length of time during the summer to the heat and rain, and that he
had employed another person to finish it at a cost to him of £2 5s.
His Honour was of opinion that defendant ought not to have removed
the board without plaintiffs knowledge, and payment must be made
forthwith.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 25 February, 1860.
COUNTY COURT RAMSGATE.
This court was held on Tuesday last, at the Town Hall, before Charles
Harwood, Esq. About thirty plaints had been issued.
Elcomb v. Allen.
This was a claim for 15s. for work and labour done. It appeared that the
plaintiff who is landlord of the "George and Dragon," and a celebrated
letter-writer, was employed by the defendant, a draper in King Street,
to write a board for him to affix on the front of his house. After
bestowing much time and the preparation of it, it blistered, and
plaintiff suggested the defendant the propriety of its being new
canvassed, upon which he said he would not have it done at all, and the
board was rendered unfit for its purpose by the plaintiff allowing it to
remain exposed for a length of time during the summer to the heat and
rain, and that he had employed another person to finish it at a cost to
him of £2 5s.
His honour was of opinion that defendant ought not to have removed the
board without plaintiff's knowledge, and payment must be made forthwith.
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From the Kentish Chronicle and General Advertiser, 23 November, 1861. Price 1 1/2d.
William Newport, landlord of the “George and Dragon,” was charged with
having on Sunday, the 10th instant, opened his house for the sale of
beer before half-past 12 o clock.
Defendant pleaded guilty.
Fined 10s. and costs 10s.
Money paid.
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Kentish Gazette, 15 February, 1870.
Police Court, Saturday.
Before Sir W. M Coghlan, K.C.B., and Major Wilkie. Sarah Walker was
charged with stealing a sheet, of the value of 6s., the property of
her master, Mr. J. O. Eve, landlord of the “George and Dragon Inn.”
From the evidence of Mrs. Eve, it appeared that she had missed
various things from time to time. She was informed by the boy in
their employ that there were a quantity of pawn tickets under
prisoner's bed. This aroused her suspicions, and taking one of the
tickets to Mr. Coachman’s, a pawnbroker living in the High-street,
she was shown a sheet which she identified as her husband's
property. A widow named Mutton proved pawning the sheet at the
prisoner’s request. Prisoner on being cautioned in the usual way
pleaded “Guilty,” and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment at
Sandwich, with hard labour. There was a second charge against the
prisoner, but it was withdrawn upon her consenting to give up to Mr.
Eve the pawnbroker's duplicates, in her possession, of his property
which she had pledged.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 14 May 1870.
THE CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT AGAINST THE LATE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS.
Mr. Brennan, under sheriff of this county, held a court at the "George
and Dragon Hotel," last week, assisted by a jury, for the purpose of
ascertaining the value of the effects of Mr. J. F. Heatley, the late
collector of customs. In the course of the evidence taken, it appeared
that the Customs Mutual Guarantee Society had guaranteed the Crown
against all loss which would otherwise accrue, in consequence of the
misappropriation of money by the defendant; but the Society would not
pay until it was satisfied that the authorities had taken steps to
obtain the full value of his effects. lt was rumoured that Mr. Heatley
had been in possession of some property in Ireland; but Mr. Ayres, the
present collector of customs, stated that Mrs. Heatley denied that this
was the case, the property having been sold, some time since, at half
its original cost. Mr. H. Laslett, auctioneer, having stated that he had
made an inventory of the defendant’s possessions, and had found them to
be of the value of £67 15s., the jury returned a verdict in
substantiation of this statement.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 5 March 1881.
Ramsgate. Licensed Victuallers' Dinner.
On Wednesday evening the Ramsgate, St. Lawrence, Broadstairs, and St.
Peter's Licensed Victuallers Protection Society annual dinner was held
at the "George and Dragon Hotel," under the presidency of Mr. E. F.
Davies.
The usual toasts were duly honoured.
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Thanet Advertiser of 26 September 1891.
A BATCH Or DRUNKARDS.
John Stubbles was charged with being drunk on licensed premises and
pleaded guilty.
P.C Port said that on Wednesday, 9th inst., he was on duty in
George-street, and saw defendant in the "George and Dragon" public-house,
kept by John Woodhurst. He was very drunk and accompanied by a man who
had already been summoned.
Defendant expressed his sorrow for his past offence.
Fined 1s. and 10s. coats, or seven days.
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From the Thanet Advertiser, Friday 10 February 1939.
BARS BANNED. Greater facilities at Ramsgate hotels.
The bench also dealt with a number of minor applications.
Mr. T. Hoppit made application on behalf of the "George and Dragon,"
"York Tavern," "Crown Inn" and "King's Arms" for music licences to
enable radio receivers to be operated.
These four granted together with similar applications made by Mr. J.
H. Robinson in respect of the "Racing Greyhound," "Windmill," and
"Duke of Kent."
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East Kent Times and Mail, Wednesday 17 April 1968.
Broadstairs landlord is champion.
First winner of the new Thomson and Wotton Albright landlords darts
competition is Norman Ette, mine host of the "Lord Nelson,"
Broadstairs.
In the brewery clubroom at Ramsgate last Wednesday he beat Charlie
Green, of the "George and Dragon," Ramsgate, in two straight legs.
Playing consistently well, Ette deserved his victories in the
semi-final he eliminated Alf Wrightson, of the "Camden Arms,"
Ramsgate by a similar margin.
In his semi-final, Green lost firstly by a big margin but came back
to win the next two legs and accomplished the surprise defeat of V.
Brown of the "Wheatsheaf," Ash.
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From an email received on 17 September, 2012
My friend and his father used to run this pub, from about the late 1960's
but I don't know when to, perhaps the early 1990's (?)
Before that, his father ran a pub called: "The Grapes" in North
London but when a new housing estate was built, the pub was demolished
and so they moved to Ramsgate.
Their surname was Green and my friend's name was Geoff and, when his
father died, I believe he took over running the "George and Dragon."
Unfortunately, the last time I visited Geoff was in the mid to late
1980's but, when I tried to get in touch with him some years later, I
was told he'd given up the pub and I lost contact with him.
If anyone knows what happened to Geoff Green, I'd be most grateful to
find out.
Regards,
Tony Alston.
Milton Keynes.
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From an email received on 29 May, 2013
Hello
I've just seen the above email on your website.
My maiden name was Louise Green. My dad Keith was
Geoff's brother.
Sadly my uncle Geoff passed away from cancer in 2001 and my dad Keith
also died of cancer in 2005.
My Nan and Grandad, Edna and Charlie Green ran The "George and Dragon"
with Geoff up until 1974 when my dad and mum Linda took it over. I was 3
at the time and my brother Andrew was 2. Geoff still lived in the pub
and worked there with my mum and dad until the mid 1980's.
Louise Parkin (nee Green)
Kent.
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LICENSEE LIST
CARVER B 1818-38+
CARVER Sarah & Susannah 1839+
CARVER Sarah 1826-51
(age 56 in 1851)
New building
FENWICK Isaac 1858+
ELCOMBE Frederick 1859-60+
NEWPORT William 1861-62+ (also Painter & House Decorator age 28 in
1861)
EVE John Overy 1867-70+
EVE Louise 1871+ (age 33 in 1871)
CHURCH Sidney Frederick 1881-82+ (age 26 in 1881)
WOODHURST John 1890-91+ (widower age 64 in 1891)
MOYES James S 1901-03+
HIEATT Alexander John 1907-34+
LEWIS Harold F 1934+
SIMMONDS Harry 1938-39+
BODDINGTON Horace A 1951+
FRASER John Alfred 1953-55+
DARBY A G 1957+
GREEN Edna & Charlie 1968-74
GREEN Kieth & Linda 1974-mid 80s+
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From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
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