From the Faversham Gazette, Saturday 8 December 1855.

The license of the "Tuns" public-house, was endorsed until next transfer day, to Peter Skelton, of the "Royal Oak."

The license of the "Royal Oak" public-house, was also endorsed to James Hammond, of the Ville of Saint Gregory, Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 10 November 1857.

Borough Petty Sessions, "Wednesday. (Before F. F. Giraud, Esq., and R. G. Stone, Esq.)

James Hammond was charged by Superintendent Burroughs with keeping his alehouse in a disorderly manner, and fined 20s. and 11s. costs. John Berry charged with being drunk and disorderly.