Above photos by Paul Skelton 21 July 2012.

Above matchbox, circa 1980s, kindly send by Debi Birkin.

Thanet Advertiser 09 September 1871.

ANNUAL LICENSING SESSIONS.

The brewster sessions commenced on Monday, which was set apart for renewing licenses already granted.

On the second day, set apart for the hearing of applications for fresh licensee the justices present were E. L. Harrison, Esq. (Mayor), R. Harrison, Esq., son., R. L. Harrison, Esq., jun., and J. Dorman, Esq.

Mr. J. Marrable applied for a license for the "Hotel da Villa," in Grange-road, producing a memorial signed by nearly every member of the Local Board and others. He also stated that he intended to manage the house himself, and that it had been opened some little time by permission of the excise authorities

The Bench granted the application.

Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 15 October 1927.

50 years ago cuttings from our columns.

A Tankard to Win.

The well ventilated and commodious billiards room at the "Hotel de Ville," Ramsgate, has been renovated and newly decorated in an elegant style by Mr. Sackett, And will be re-opened on Monday next. The proprietor has presented a silver-plated Tankard and other prizes to be contested for there by a number of amateur players, in a handicap to commence on Monday evening.

[Subsequently that Tankard was filled and emptied several times.]