From the Kentish Gazette, 6 February 1838.

DEATH.

Jan 27, at Sandwich, after a few days’ illness, Jane Hayes, the wife of Mr. Richard Langley, landlord of the "Red Lion," aged 39.

From the Kentish Gazette, 27 February 1838.

DEATH.

Feb. 15, at Sandwich, Mr. Richard Langley, landlord of the "Red Lion," aged 35.

Kentish Gazette, 9 July 1844.

Valuable FREEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSES, at Sandwich, Word, Deal, Sutton, Northbourne, and Great Mongeham, in the County of Kent,

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT the "Three Horse Shoes," GREAT MONGEHAM, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of JULY, 1844, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will be given), subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced, in several Lots.

Also a FREEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSE, called the "Red Lion," situate in Strand Street, in the parish of Saint Peter the Apostle, SANDWICH, with the outhouses and appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mr. George Stupple.

The above Property forms a most desirable investment, and (if not forthwith Sold by Private Contract), will be offered for sale in convenient Lots, as will be expressed in future advertisements.

For Particulars, and to treat for the Purchase by Private Contract, apply at the Offices of Mr. Mourilan, Solicitor, Sandwich.

From the Kentish Gazette, 20 June 1848.

Langley—Golden.

June 14. at Sandwich, Mr. Wm. Langley, mariner, to Miss Elizabeth Golden, landlady of the "Red Lion."

From the Canterbury Journal and Farmers' Gazette, Saturday 6 October, 1906.

THE RED LION, SANDWICH.

In the case of the "Red Lion, Strand Street, Sandwich, Dr. Hardman, of Deal, applied for the renewal of the licence.

Mr. R. F. Gibson, who appeared for the Justices, explained that the licence of this house was taken away on the ground that it was not required for the people of the neighbourhood. There were 35 licensed premises in the borough of Sandwich and the population at the last census was 3,170, giving one license to every 90 of the entire population. There were seven other licensed premises in the immediate neighbourhood. The "Red Lion," which belonged to Messrs. Ash and Co., of Canterbury, was really a common lodging house.

Evidence was given by Mr. Firby, Borough surveyor of Sandwich, who stated that the "Red Lion" was a very old house, and Police Sergeant Nevons who gave the number of licensed houses in the borough, and stated that the house was difficult of police supervision.

In reply to Mr. Hardman, the latter witness stated that the house was well conducted. There was one firm who owned nine licensed premises in Sandwich, and another firm had six licenses, the "Red Lion" being the only house belonging to Messrs. Ash and Co. of Canterbury.

Mr. William James Hughes, Chairman of the Sandwich Licensing Justices, stated that he was of opinion that the "Red Lion" was not required for the people of the neighbourhood. There were fifteen licensed houses which it was desirable should be expunged.

In reply to Dr. Hardman, witness said he was not aware that half of the licensed houses belonged to two firms of brewers.

Dr. Hardman, in addressing the Committee on behalf of the brewers and tenant, asked the Magistrates to refer back the case of the "Red Lion" to another year in order that the question of dealing with the licensed houses in Sandwich might be dealt with in a more satisfactory manner. The two brewers who owned fifteen of the licensed houses in the town were carrying on licensees in Sandwich or the liberties of Sandwich whereas the "Red Lion" was the only house belonging to Messrs. Ash and Co. It was admitted that the house was clean, well conducted, and structurally in a good condition.

The committee refused to renew the licence.