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Ash
Earliest reference found so far is in the Wingham Division Ale Licence
list, which shows the "Red Lion," Ash, to be re-licensed for the sum of 8 shillings in
1740 indicating that the pub was present before 1740.
In the same list there is also reference to a "Red
House" being licensed to a William Joad, so the two are certainly
separate and not to be confused with each other.
The confusion continues with yet another "Red Lion" in Each End. Each End being almost exactly half way between the
Woodnesborough and Ash. Perhaps all these houses are one and the same,
but later research shows not to be so.
"Red Lion, Each End"
Moreover, Ash also has a public house called the "Lion"
and I am beginning to believe that this is indeed one and the same. I am now
pretty sure that the name changed from the "Red Lion" to the "Lion"
some time after 1860.
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Information ex. the late Mr. D. West Arthur WEST (brother to George
WEST miller at Ash), was in 1847 a Saddler and harness maker and
licensee of the "Red Lion" public house, Ash.
George WEST miller at Ash in 1839, and 1845, family of the late Mr.
Douglas West of Whitstable who said "George's brother Arthur was, in
1847 a saddler and harness maker and licensee of the "Red Lion" Public
House in Ash."
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 28 January, 1860.
ASH RIFLE CORPS.
A meeting for the purpose of forming a rifle corps was held at this
village, on Tuesday evening last, at the "Red Lion Inn." Seventy three
members were enrolled. Mr. F. M. Godden was chosen as Captain of the
Corps, Mr. William Gillow Lieutenant, and Mr. R. Castle Ensign.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 11 February, 1860.
ASH. NEW ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
On Tuesday evening, at the opening of the new Assembly Rooms at the "Red
Lion Inn," Ash, an excellent dinner was served up to about forty-five
gentlemen, by the new landlord, Mr. Goldup. The chair was taken by Capt.
T. M. Godden. The usual loyal toasts were drunk. The health of the
chairman was received with the usual honours; also that of the
vice-chairman. Among the other toasts, the Mayor of Sandwich was given,
to which his brother, George Ralph, Esq., responded in a few but
appropriate remarks. The company separated at half-past ten, every one
appearing to have spent a pleasant evening. The songs that were sung by
the residents of the village gave general satisfaction, and led to a
proportion from Mr. Mayhew that a Catch Club should be started, which
was unanimously responded to, and a liberal subscription forthwith
entered into, Mr. J. W. Mayhew being elected as Chairman.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 7
September, 1923. Price 1½d.
LICENSING
The licensee of the "Red Lion," Ash was granted an occasional licence
for a farm sale at Goodnestone on October 3rd.
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Dover Express 15th August 1947.
Wingham Petty Sessions were held at Canterbury on Thursday before Lord
Hawarden, Messrs. T G Elphinston, A J Lilliott and A J Ross.
Stole A Cycle.
Eric R Jackson (25) of White House, Brabourne Lees, a miner, pleaded
guilty to stealing at Ash, on July 26th, a cycle valued £17 10s, the
property of Charles Gilbert, farm labourer, of Moat Lane, Ash.
Gilbert said that he left the cycle outside the “Red Lion” Ash, while he
went into a shop. On his return it had gone.
Victor Hiscock, 92 West Street, Deal, cycle agent, said that, on July
26th, prisoner came to the shop with a cycle which he said he wanted to
sell, and witness suggested that, as it was in good trim, he should
advertise to get a decent price. Prisoner said he wanted the money in a
hurry and would take £7, but witness, having seen the man’s identity and
army discharge papers, eventually paid him £5.
D S Scarf, who received prisoner into custody at Ashford Police Station,
said that, at Deal Police Station, Jackson admitted the offence and said
he did not know why he did it.
Jackson said he was hungry and very depressed and did not realise what
he was doing. He never had a good job and would like to put his shoulder
to the wheel like everybody else.
It was stated that Jackson formerly lived at Deal with his parents and
worked at Betteshanger Colliery. He was not very happily married with
two children and was given to wandering and suffered from loss of
memory. While serving with the Royal Navy he was mentioned in
dispatches. He had two previous convictions and was still on probation
following a charge of housebreaking.
Jackson was bound over for three years and had to pay £1.10s 4d costs.
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LICENSEE LIST
TILLEY John 1740+
COLLARD John 1828+
  
WEST Arthur 1840-58+ (as saddler age 44 in 1851 )
  
GOLDUP Edward 1860+ 
From Wingham Division Ale Licences 1740 Ref: KAO - QRLV 3/1
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1839
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
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