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High Street
New Romney
01797 362776
http://www.the-ship-hotel.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/ship-hotel
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Above photo, 1940. |
Above photo 1940, taken from
https://theromneymarsh.net/ accessed March 2021. Close up copy. |
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Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
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Above photo, 1950s. |
Above photo, showing members of the Royal Naval Association circa
1950s. |
Above photo 2009 by Oast House Archives
Creative Commons Licence. |
 
Above sign, March 1991, sign left, 2010.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
 
Above card issued April 1955. Sign series 5 number 39. |
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The original "Ship" was built of mainly ship timber brought from the old
port of New Romney. The first recorded keeper is one Thomas Banne, who is
described as an "ostler" of the parish of Romney. The inn is mentioned in
the will of Samuel Dunstare in 1579.
In 1662 it is recorded that the inn underwent extensive alteration, the
thatch, wattle and daub was removed in part and replaced with tiles and
bricks. The present facade was erected in 1728. At the height of the
coaching era of the mid to late eighteenth century, The "Ship" was an
established coach halt being situated on the main Rye to Dover route, and is
mentioned as a compulsory stop in the timetable of 1802. More recently In
the 20th century the cellar was also used as a public air-raid shelter in
World War II.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 3 February, 1773. Price 1½d.
On Saturday the 6th of February to be SOLD by AUCTION.
At Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the “SHIP INN,” at ROMNEY. About 12 or 13 Hundred of Deals and Battens, 24 Oars, and 2 Spars;
Being Part of the Cargo saved out of the Sloop, Double Trocq, P. E.
Pizia, Master, stranded at Romney the 12th of November, 1771. Enquire of Messrs. Minet and Fector, at Dover, or of Mr. John Shoosmith,
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Kentish Gazette 31 December 1802.
On Thursday last William Atkins, who was apprehended for breaking
upon the storehouse, at the "Ship Inn" at Romney, as mentioned in a
former paper, was fully committed to take his trial at the next
sessions at that place.
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Kentish Gazette 4 February 1803.
Monday at the Sessions holden at the Town and Port of New Romney,
William Atkins for a burglary at the "Ship Inn," and stealing
thereout four watches, the properly of Nathan Abrahams, and sundry
other articles, was sentenced to death.
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Kentish Gazette 22 February 1803.
We hear from New Romney Gaol, that William Atkins, under sentence of
death for burglary, has received his Majesty’s pardon, upon
condition of his being transported for life to New South Wales.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 13 November 1810.
DEATH.
Nov. 7, at Lydd, Mr. Jacob Stace, formerly landlord of the "Ship
Inn," Romney.
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From the Kent Herald, 27 March 1828.
CIVIL SIDE
Before a Special Jury.
The King v. Dart alias Scott.
SMUGGLING.
Mr. Marryatt and Mr. Gurney appeared for the prosecution; Mr. Clarkson for the
defence.
Mr. Marryatt stated the case. The defendant met with two seamen of the Coast
Blockade at the "Ship Inn," New Romney, to whom be promised, if they would let
him run a cargo of contraband goods the next night, he would give them 5s. for
every tub, plenty of money, some new clothes, and see them safe to London. The
men informed Lieutenant Webb, their commanding officer, and on the defendant
coming to complete the engagement, he was taken into custody, but subsequently
discharged.
The facts were proved by the several witnesses.
Mr. Clarkson addressed the Jury and Mr. Gurney replied.
Guilty.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 16 April 1839.
CAME ASTRAY.
TO the, "Ship Inn," New Romney, on the 20th March last, a handsome
POINTER BITCH, white with brown spots one larger ditto on the back, the
head and ears brown, with the exception of a slip of white down the
face.
Application, post paid, to the Ostler, will be attended to; and if
owned, all expenses to be paid; if not owned within a month, she will be
sold to defray expenses.
New Romney, 13th April. 1839.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 28 May 1844.
NEW ROMNEY. DESIRABLE INVESTMENT.
Licensed House for Retail of Beer, Brewery, and other Property.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By JOHN HUMPHERY,
BY order of the surviving Trustee under the will of Mr. Thomas Newman,
deceased, at the “Ship Inn,” NEW ROMNEY, on FRIDAY, 14th JUNE, 1844, at
four o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as will then
be produced, the following FREEHOLD ESTATES, situate in the Town and
Port of NEW ROMNEY, in Kent.
Lot 1:— A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, outbuildings, garden, and premises, in
the occupation of James Vidgen, postmaster.
Lot 2:— A recently erected MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, outbuildings, and
premises, in the occupation of William Sly.
Lot 3:— A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, known by the sign of the “Victoria,”
connected BREWERY, fitted up with every convenience for trade; stable,
outbuildings, large garden, and other premises, in the occupation of
Edwin Masey. The house has for some years been licensed for the Sale of
Beer by retail, and business to a considerable extent carried on
therein, and the premises from their locality afford an opportunity
rarely to be met with, of carrying on the Licensed Retail trade with
that of a Common Brewer, either combined or separate.
Lot 4:— A newly built MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, stable, yard, and garden, in
the occupation of Hugh Dickie.
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