From the Kentish Gazette 11 December 1838.

On Friday as Mr. Josephs the "Queen Ann Inn," (sic) was returning from a ride, the spirited animal on which he rode ran away when near Margate, and all Mr. J.'s efforts to stop him proving useless, it tore down High-street, happily without accident, but on turning towards the Parade, its speed was such that it could not check itself, but ran into the window of No. 4 (Mrs. Tribe's), and broke away part of the sash. Mr. Josephs was much hurt by the glass, but is not seriously injured.

Kentish Gazette, 5 March 1844.

Two rather remarkable persons were buried here on Saturday. Mr. T. Hays died in the Union, but was removed here for interment.

He kept the "Queen’s Arms Tavern" in this place for 36 years, during which time, though a very eccentric man, he was highly respected by the neighbours and numerous landowners, by whom his house was visited. He was aged 76. Also G. Staines, aged 70, who died in very distressed circumstances; his brother, only a few years since, was known as "the hero of Thanet," Sir Thomas Staines.