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14 St Margaret's Street
Canterbury
Traced back to 1649 the pub continued in the name of "Mermaid" to between
1838 and 1858 when it changed name to the "Freemasons
Tavern."
The licensee in 1849 was a Daniel Richardson who was described as being a
22 year bachelor of Canterbury when he obtained a marriage licence from
Canterbury Cathedral on the 14th Jan 1639, his occupation being that of a
‘Tapster’.
Between 1639-1644 he was described as being an Innholder’ on several
marriage licences, Daniel acting as a Bondsman in each case.
When he died in July 1666 he was buried at the Church of St Margaret in
Canterbury.
I think its reasonable to assume Daniel had been in the brewery trade
from at least the late-1630’s and that he was certainly the landlord of the
"Mermaid" by 1639. He was still working as a landlord around the mid-1640’s
but had possibly left the "Mermaid" by the mid-1660’s? (given George Sparrow
appears to have been residing there when he died in 1665). Daniel obviously
remained in the parish however as he was buried at St Margaret’s in 1666.
Further research has turned up the following passage from the Kentish
Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle of 1768. I originally thought this was a new
pub in the village of St. Margaret's, but the words Wincheap Without prove
it to be this address in St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury, and thus
pre-dating its known existence to 1768.
Further research sent to me from a Michelle Jackson has turned up a
burial entry in the register of St Margaret's in Canterbury, dated 1665. An entry in the registry is for "George Sparrow at ye maremaide buried the
17 of December 1665". I am going to assume he was once licensee at the same.
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Kentish Post 6 September 1740.
Stolen from Folkestone on Wednesday night last, a brown mare, 14
hands high, very hollow-eyed, a little white speck on her forehead,
two marks of old rowels behind, and a little wrung on each side by
the pinions; whoever gives notice to the "Mermaid" in Canterbury, or
the "Three Tuns" in Folkestone, so as the mare may be recovered again,
shall receive half a Guinea reward, and reasonable charges.
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From the Kentish Gazette, Saturday, 20 August to Wednesday, 24 August, 1768. Price 2d
STOLEN OR STRAYED
On Tuesday Night last, out of the Grounds of Mr. Gurney, without
Wincheap Gate. A Bay Horse about 14½ Hands high, with a long swish black
Tail and Mane; the Shoes, which are new put on, are marked II. Whoever
will bring the said Horse to the “Mermaid,” St. Margaret's, or give
information of him, so that he may be had again, shall be rewarded for
their trouble, and all Expenses defrayed by me.
Robert Noyes.
Canterbury Aug. 23.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 5 January 1774.
LOST,
On Tuesday Evening, the 4th of Instant, between Canterbury and Halfway
House to Dover.
A SACK,
Containing three Shirts, two Neckcloths, two Pair of Stockings, a Pair
of Boot Stockings, a Pair of Shoes, a Pair of Boot Shoes, a Pair of
Gloves, and two Books. Whoever has found the aforesaid Sack, and will bring the same to Mr.
Noyse, at the “Mermaid”, Canterbury, or to Mr. Palmer at the “White
Horse” in Bridge, or to Mrs, Gibson at the “Royal Oak” in Dover, shall
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Kentish Gazette, 7 March, 1806.
DEATH.
Monday night, in this city, after a long illness, Mr. Thomas Simmonds,
formerly master of the "Mermaid Inn."
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 15 October 1813.
MERMAID INN, CANTERBURY.
Jane Furley, begs leave to return thanks for the many favours she has
received from her friends, and to inform them she has quitted the above
inn, in favour of Thomas Hogben,
who earnestly requests a continuance of their favours, which he will
endeavour to deserve by constant attention to their commands. Gentlemen
travellers will find good beds, choice liquors, and their horses will be
attended to. Oct. 11, 1813.
Thomas Hogben, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that his
Coach from Faversham to Canterbury, continues to run on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and will in future be put up at the
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From the Kentish Gazette, 27 March 1838.
GEORGE B. FOREMAN, MERMAID INN, ST. MARGARET’S, CANTERBURY,
RESPECTFULLY announces to his Friends, the Citizens, and Residents of
the Neighbourhood, that his OPENING DINNER will take
place on TUESDAY, the Tenth of April next, when the company of
themselves and friends will be esteemed a favor.
Tickets, including waiters and dessert, 5s., to be had at the Bar.
Dinner on Table at Four o'clock.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 2 December 1845.
MERMAID COMMERCIAL INN.
W. GINDER takes this opportunity of thanking his Friends, and the public
generally for the very liberal support he has received; and begs to
inform them that his annual HOP BETTING DINNER will take place on
THURSDAY Next, DECEMBER the 4th. 1815.
Dinner on Table at Four o'clock.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 10 March 1846.
DEATH.
Ginder.— March 4, in St. Margaret’s street, Canterbury, Mr. William
Ginder, of the "Mermaid lnn," aged 56.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 4 April 1848.
TO LET, with immediate possession,
THE "MERMAID INN" and COMMERCIAL HOUSE, Saint Margaret's-street,
CANTERBURY.
For Particulars apply to Mr. Pout, House and Estate Agent, High-street,
Canterbury.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 4 April 1848.
The "Mermaid Tavern," St. Margaret’s-street.
Since the advertisement of this house to let, was in type, we have
learned that Mr. Christie late of the
"White Horse
Tavern," has become the landlord.
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Kentish Gazette, 6 March 1849.
DEATHS.
Christie:— March 4, aged 41 years, Sarah Ann, the beloved wife of Mr.
Edward Thomas Christie, of the "Mermaid Inn," St. Margaret's,
Canterbury.
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Kentish Gazette, 24 April 1849.
MERMAID COMMERCIAL INN, ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY.
E. T. CHRISTY RETURNS his thanks for the liberal patronage he has
received since taking the above old-established House, and assures his
Customers that he shall continue to supply the very best of Wines and
Liquors, &c., and by so doing hopes to merit their future favors.
Dinners dressed on the shortest notice.
Good Beds and Stabling, loose boxes, and lock-up Coach houses.
Dinner on Market Days at five o'clock precisely. Superior London Porter,
Bass's India and fine Country Ales.
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Kentish Gazette, 13 January 1852.
The Annual Hop Settling took place at the "Mermaid Inn," St. Margaret's,
on Tuesday last, when several gentlemen sat down
to an excellent dinner. To enliven the evening, the services of Mr.
Farquharson Smith were secured, who sang several of his
choice songs.
The duty for 1852 was set at £155,000.
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Kentish Gazette, 5 October 1852.
KENT CRICKET CLUB.
A MEETING of the Citizens and Inhabitants of CANTERBURY will take
place at the "MERMAID INN," St. Margaret's, on
THURSDAY, the 7th October instant, at Eight o'clock p.m., for the
purpose of adapting such measures as will accrue the
continuation of the Cricket Club and the August Week, at Canterbury.
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LICENSEE LIST
RICHARDSON Daniel 1639-49+
SPARROW George to 17/Dec/1665 dec'd
NOYSE Mr 1774+
SIMMONDS Thomas to Mar/1806 dec'd
FURLEY Jane to Oct/1813
HOGBEN Thomas Oct/1813+
SIMMONDS James Toke/Joke 1824-28+
  
BEER Thomas Millen 1832+
MILLEN Thomas 1832+
FOREMAN George Ben 1838+
GINDER William 1841-4/Mar/46 dec'd (age 52 in 1851 )
GINDER Olive (daughter) 1847+
(age 26 in 1851)
CHRISTIE Edward Thomas 1848-49+
Historic
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From the Pigot's Directory 1824
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Stapleton's
Guide 1838
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
Census
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