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High Street
Canterbury
I am not certain whether this is actually referring to the "Red Lion" in
Love Lane as the spelling is slightly different and this address is
certainly a distance from Love Lane. Further research will tell with any
luck, but till then I am saying it is a different premises.
I am now pretty confident that this is the same location as I have
information for the "Lion
Hotel" in the High Street.
I am informed by Len Parrick that the premises was demolished around 1806
when Guildhall Street was created, it would have stood in the resultant gap
in the street frontage. It's mentioned in 'The Story of the English Towns,
Canterbury' by Dorothy Gardner: 'It was a fine old inn, standing where
Guildhall Street now enters the High Street, the great parlour wainscotted
with panelling brought from St. Augustine's Hall, which had been painted
originally with scenes of scripture history as though hung up in frames...'
Edward Wilmot in Lost Inns of Canterbury also places the "Lion
Hotel" here and suggests it was known as the Old Medical Hall previously
(although not necessarily a pub).
From Tina's website Historic Canterbury, Guildhall Street entry:
According to Walter Cozens (1906) "When the old Red Lion Inn disappeared
from the High Street in 1806, in order to open the new thoroughfare we call
Guildhall street, it is very probable that the Medical Hall was built."
Could the Medical Hall (later Lion Hotel) perhaps have been built in
order to transfer the Red Lyon's license?
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From the Kentish Gazette, Saturday, 11 June to Wednesday 15 June, 1768. Price 2d
BE SOLD BY AUCTION
At the “Red Lyon Inn,” in High Street, Canterbury, on Tuesday the 21st
of June Instant, at Six o'clock in the Evening.
A Very genteel modern-built PHAETON, Crane-neck'd, with a Top to take
off and Wings to affix, and a complete Set of HARNESS for a Pair of
Horses; the Whole almost new, very little the worse for Wear; late the
property of a Gentleman deceased.
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From the Kentish Gazette, Wednesday, 29 June to Saturday 2 July, 1768. Price 2d
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION OR PRIVATE CONTRACT
On Saturday the 30th July next, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, at
the Sign of the “RED LYON,” in Canterbury.
A Substantial and well-built FREEHOLD MESSAUGE or TENEMENT, Hop-Oasts,
Garden, and Premises: Together with sixteen Acres of Land, consisting of
Arible, meadow, Pasture, and Hop-Ground, now left upon Lease, which will
expire in the year 1769; all which said Messauge, Land and Premises are
pleasantly situated near the River Stour, about a Mile from Canterbury;
in the Parish of Thanington, in the County of Kent, and now in the
Tenure or Occupation of Mess. John Sankey, and ---- Hills, their Assigns
or Under-Tenants.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr. MUNK, Attorney, at Canterbury.
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From the Kentish Gazette, Wednesday, 1 June to Saturday, 4 June, 1768. Price 2d
PRO BONO PUBLICO
The Flying Machine from Margate to London on One Day, sets off from the
“Fountain” at Margate inns at the “Red Lyon” Canterbury, and returns
early in the Evening. Those who are pleased to favour this Machine may
depend on the Business being performed with Care and Dispatch.
By Beale and Co.
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From the Kentish Gazette, Saturday, 2 July to Wednesday, 6 July, 1768. Price 2d
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
On Saturday the 16th of July Inst, at the “Red Lyon,” in the City of
Canterbury. One undivided Moiety of Two Freehold Estates, the property
of the late Mr. George Pearch of this City. The first of which is a good
Farm, pleasantly and conveniently situated in Stone Street, in the
parish of Petham, about four Miles South of the City of Canterbury;
consisting of a large well-built brick Dwelling house, well supplied
with Water, a new-floor's Barn, Stables, Close, Orchards, Hop-garden,
Arable and Wood-lands; the whole making about 60 Acres; lett under Lease
to the late Mr. Valentine Austin, and now occupied by his Widow, at the
Yearly Rent of 25 £. of which 13 Years were expired at Michaelmas last.
The other consists of good Farm-house with a Barn, a small Oast,
Orchards, Hop-garden, Pasture and Arable Land; containing in all upwards
of 18 Acres; now occupied by Mr. Luke Langford, Tennant at Will, at all
old standing Rent of 15 £ 10s, per Annum and is conveniently situated in
the Parish of Herne Hill, about 8 miles from Canterbury, 4 from
Feversham, and within 2 of the London Road.
Any Person willing to know Particulars, may enquire of Mr. John Le
Grand, near West-gate, Canterbury, or of Mr. George Pearch, No. 12.
Cheapside, London.
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 21 September to Saturday, 24 September, 1768. Price 2d.
WANTED
Immediately, or at Michaelmas next, in a gentleman's Family. A Cook Maid. None need apply but those who understand their Business,
and can have a good Character from their last Places. For further
Particulars, enquire of Mr. Adams, at the “Red Lyon,” Canterbury, or Mr.
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Saturday, 15 October, to Wednesday, 19 October, 1768. Price 2d.
KENT OCTOBER 18, 1768
To the Nobility, Gentlemen, Clergy and Others concerned.
Whereas the Fording the River, Stour at Sturrey, is attended with many
Inconveniences, and frequently impracticable, whereby the Communication
with the Isle of Thanet is greatly obstructed. There is now under
Consideration a Plan for erecting a Bridge over the same.
It is requested, that a Meeting may be held on Wednesday the 2nd of
November, at Eleven o'Clock, at the “Red Lyon Inn” Canterbury, to
consult on proper Measures for putting the same into Execution.
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 3 May, to
Saturday 6 May, 1769. Price 2½d.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
This present Saturday, at the “Red Lyon,” in High Street, Canterbury, at
half past three in the afternoon.
A neat Timmy Whisky, with Harness complete' a Waggon, and Harness
complete; and a Cart, and Harness.
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 3 May, to
Saturday 6 May, 1769. Price 2½d.
TO THE NOBILITY, GENTRY, &C.
G. Adams, at the “Red Lyon,” High Street, Canterbury, having ended the
Partnership, (as advertised) takes this Opportunity of informing his
Friends, that he has furnished himself with a great Number of fresh and
fine Horses and complete modern Post-Chaises, with careful sober
drivers, to run at One Shilling per mile. Also a complete Landau, and
Mourning Hearse and Coach, to any part of England, at a very moderate
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Saturday 20 May to
Wednesday 24 May, 1769. Price 2½d.
LOST, the 23rd INSTANT
A Large Black and Tan Coloured Dog, with Cropt Ears, and Long Tail,
supposed to be lost near Grove Ferry. Any person that shall bring the same to the printers of this paper, or
to the “Red Lyon,” in Canterbury or to Joshua Farrer, Esq.; at Clieve,
in the Isle of Thanet, shall receive half a Guinea Reward. |
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal, Tuesday 30 June 1795.
City of Canterbury. Capital Inn to be Lett.
To be let by auction to the highest bidder, at the Guildhall, in the
City of Canterbury, on Tuesday the 14th day of July next, between the
hours of 10 and 11 in the forenoon, upon a lease for the term of seven
years, to commence from the 10th day of October following, for the best
and most improved yearly rent the best bidder may be willing to give for
the same, (subject to such reservations and conditions as will then be
thereby produced.)
All that capital and commodious in, called the "Red Lion," most
advantageously situate in the High Street of the City of Canterbury,
with large and convenient stables, outhouses, edifices, buildings,
yards, cellars, and appurtenances there unto belonging, together with
two cellars lying under the Guildhall in the said city, and adjoining
the said inn, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Young.
For further particulars in quiet of Mr. Hammond, the town Clerk.
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Kentish Gazette, Friday 6 November 1795.
Red Lion Inn, Canterbury.
Messrs. John May and Hercules Giles inform the public, that they have
taken the "Red Lion Inn," High Street, Canterbury, and have laid in a
large quantity of wines and spirits of the best quality, and also
secured neat and handsome post chaises with strong and able horses,
calculated for travelling with expedition.
Messrs. May and Giles are determined to accommodate all those and favour
them with their company in the greatest manner. The eligibility of the
Inn, from its central situation, has for years induced travellers to
give it the preference, and as they will have good beds, good stabling,
and reasonable charges, they have no doubt of meeting that support from
the public which every one wishes who thrives to please.
Wanted immediately, a good cook, who can come recommended.
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From an advertisement. 3 November 1801.
Messrs. Clackett and Giles take the earliest opportunity of informing
the public, that they have opened a CANDLE WAREHOUSE in the Crown-yard,
nearly opposite the "Red Lion Inn," High Street, where they intend
carrying on the above business, both wholesale and retail, and at the
same time flatter themselves that their goods will be of the best
quality. Those friends who will favour them with their commands will be
most gratefully received.
N.B. Country orders executed on the shortest notice.
Orders received at Horn Gile's, High Street. |
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Kentish Gazette, 30 August 1803.
RED LION INN, High Street, Canterbury.
The Licence being given up to the Corporation for the benefit of
alteration and improvements, the whole of the Household Furniture,
Fixtures, Horses, Carriages, And all other Effects, on the Premises,
WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By CHARLES POUT, On Saturday next, the 3rd
of September, 1803, in the Cattle-Market, at twelve o'clock.
Nine pair of strong, active, useful Horses, fit for gigs, saddle, or
other usual work, being in high condition. And at four o’clock in
the afternoon, will be Sold on the premises, in the Lion Yard.
Six-Post Chaises, two of them nearly new, in the highest stile of
fashion, one Post Coach, and one Fish Cart, with the harnesses,
saddles, other articles belonging to the use of stabling.
And on Monday the 5th of September, 1803, and three following days,
will be Sold,
All the Household Furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china, &c.
consisting of thirty feather beds, bedsteads, with mahogany carved
posts, with chintz, white dimity, printed cotton, and other
furniture's, with the bedding and mattresses complete, mahogany
furniture of every description, pier and dressing glasses, carpets
of different dimensions, a large quantity of linen, glass, china,
and earthen ware, a 7-feet kitchen range, smoke jack, coppers, a
mangle, and every other article that is useful for the accommodation
of an inn.The sale to begin each morning precisely at 11 o'clock, and the
goods of each day's sale to be cleared. To be viewed each morning
before the time of sale.
Catalogues to be had on Saturday next of the auctioneer, at his
Upholstery and Furniture Warehouse, High-street, Canterbury.
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Kentish Gazette, 16 December 1803.
LOST, in Canterbury,
A Red Spaniel Bitch, with large black eyes, and four white feet;
answered to the name of Nell. Whoever will bring her to the "Red
Lion Inn," Canterbury, shall receive two Guinness reward. Any person
detaining the said Bitch after this public notice, will be
prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
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Kentish Gazette, 31 October, 1806.
TO BUILDERS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a PLAN and SPECIFICATIONS may be seen
at the "Prince Charles," St. Dunstan’s, Canterbury, on and after
Thursday the 6th day of November next (for seven days)
For erecting a "NEW INN", on part of the Site formerly the "Red Lion
Inn," lately taken down, to make a new street from the High-street
into Palace-street, in the city of Canterbury.
Any person or persons being desirous to contract for the same, arc
desired to send their proposals, sealed up, to Mr. Hills, at the
"Prince Charles," St. Dunstan’s, on or before Thursday the 13th day
of November next.
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Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette. Saturday 29 April 1843.
C. Trevor, in announcing to his friends and public that he has left the
"Lion Hotel," begs to return his thanks for the support he received
whilst there, and to recommend to their friendly notice his successor,
Mr. R. G. Fox.
The bottled ale and Porter trade will be carried on, as usual, by C. T.,
at his grocery establishment, 21, High Street.
Robert. G. Fox, having removed from the "Falstaff Inn," St Dunstan, in
succeeding Mr. C. Trevor, at the "Lion Hotel," High Street, Canterbury,
earnestly solicits the support of the Gentry, his friends, and the
public generally, to the above spacious and excellently fitted
establishment, which has lately undergone, at a great expense, all
repairs necessary to render it's convenient and comfortable, and trusts,
by moderate charges, strict attention to the business, and superior
articles, to merit a liberal share of their patronage.
The stables and yard, which are also well arranged, have undergone
thorough repair, offering good accommodation to livery or bait horses.
R. G. F. at the same time begs to call the attention of his friends to
his superior stock of wines and spirits, which he will continue to serve
in any quantity, and on the same level terms as heretofore for cash.
N. B. A good ordinary every Saturday at 1:30 o'clock.
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The building was demolished in 1806 and was situated where Guildhall
Street is now.
LICENSEE LIST
ADAMS G to 1768
YOUNG John to 1795
MAY John & GILES Hercules 1795+
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