15 Parade (16 St. George's Street 1828-32)
Canterbury
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Roger Woodman. The "Rose"
is situated next to "Bakers Temperance Hotel," on the right of it. |
"Rose Hotel" circa 1935, before the blitz of 1942. Kindly
sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, 1938, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. This may be the same photo as
the one above. |
Above postcard showing a stagecoach outside the "Rose," 1900, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, postmarked 1935. |
Above picture shows the Duke of Kent in the RAF uniform with the Mayor,
Alderman Charles Lefevre, outside the ruins of the "Rose Hotel." 4th
June 1942. (Two months later the Duke was killed in a plane crash in
Scotland.) |
The above pictures are the only one I have managed to find of the Fleece,
date unknown. Picture from Historic Canterbury web site www.machadoink.com |
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Standing next door to the "Fleece"
this has been traced from between 1828 to 1903 to date.
However, the original hotel was established in 1660, the same year as the
restoration of the monarchy. It is said Charles II visited pro-royalist
Canterbury on his way back to London to take up the throne, but it is not
known whether he stayed at the "Rose Hotel."
The main section of the hotel fronting the Parade was rebuilt in the late
18th century.
In 1917, the "Rose Hotel" was advertised as being run by Henry Ritter,
Family and Commercial, Garage and Stabling.
Just before the blitz, the "Rose Hotel" closed and was being offered for
let. The hotel was gutted in the Baedeker raid, as was most of Rose lane
along the section nearest the main street.
Above picture shows an advert for the "Rose Hotel," pre 1942. |
From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 16 October, to Saturday, 22 October, 1768. Price 2d.
To be sold to the highest Bidder, on Wednesday next the 26th Day of this
Inst. October, between the Hours of Three and Four in the Afternoon, at
the “Rose” in St. George's, Canterbury.
The Freehold of Inheritance of all those four Messuages or Tenements
(lately re-built) with the Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto
belonging; situate in the Parish of Saint Mary, Northgate, in the City
of Canterbury, in the several Occupations of Michael Hall, John Whatkins,
John King, and ------- Morris.
The Premises were late the Property of the Assignees, under a Commission
of Bankrupt, and by them absolutely conveyed to the present Owner.
For further Particulars, please to apply to John Cumming, Attorney, at
Canterbury.
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Kent Gazette, 5 October, 1782.
To be sold to the Best Bidder, on Saturday the 2nd day of November
next, between the hours of 12 and 2 in the afternoon, at the "Rose
Inn," in Saint George's Street, Canterbury by Richard Staines,
Auctioneer.
Lot 1. The "Old Castle" of Canterbury, with a storehouses, Rooms,
and Stowages therein, or adjoining thereto, with Appurtenances.
A Messuage, Buildings, Court and Gardens, in the occupation of Mrs.
D Leftang, or her Undertenant.
A Messuage, and two large Gardens, in the Occupation of Mr. Saltwell,
Gardener.
The "Bell Alehouse," with the Buildings, Stables, Ground and
Appurtenances, in the Occupation of Mr. John Jackson, or his Undertenants.
A substantial Brick Messuages, neatly fitted up and and sashed, with
the Buildings and Garden behind the same, now in the occupation of
Mr. Benjamin Kelly.
A piece of Garden Ground, lying under the Castle Wall, in the
occupation of Thomas Engeham, Gardener.
A Piece of Pasture Land (being the Yard of the Old Castle) in the
Occupation of Mr. John Perkins.
Another Piece of Pasture Land adjoining (Part Freehold and Part
Leasehold) in the occupation of Mr. James Evernden.
All the above Premises (except a Part of the last Piece of Pasture)
are Freehold, and within the the Precinct of the "Old Castle,"
Canterbury, aforesaid, and the Tythe-free.
Lot 2. A Freehold Messauge, Barn, Stables, Hop Oast, and several
Pieces of Arable, Pasture, and Hop-ground, containing by estimation
48 Acres, more or less, with the appertenances, in the Parish of
Chartham Hatch, in the County of Kent, at or near Chartham Hatch
there, and now in the occupation of John Lockyer, Tenant from Year
to Year.
Lot 3. A Freehold Messuage, heretofore calls the Penny Pot House,
and the Garden, in the Parish of Waltham, in the County of Kent, and
now in the occupation of ------- Castle.
Lot 4. A freehold Brick messuage or Tenements, Garden and Orchard at
Selsted, in the Parish of Swingfield, in Kent, in the occupation of
------ Constable.
Lot 5. A Freehold Brick Messuage, with two Cockle Oasts, and the
Stowage, Stable, Buildings, Gardens and Appurtenances, in the
Borough of Longport, in the Parish of St. Paul, near and without the
Walls of the City of Canterbury, and now and the occupation of
Alexander Steddy, senior.
Lot 6. A freehold messuage, formerly called the "Plough," late the
"Gun" (now divided into two Dwellings) and the Yard and Garden
thereunto adjoining, with the Appurtenances, in the Borough of
Longport aforesaid; and the Moiety of a Water-well between the last
mentioned Premises, and the Messauge next to joining, formerly
called the "Black Horse;" which Dwellings are now, or late, in the
several occupations of George Ansell and Thomas Newton.
And also a Freehold Messuage, with the Buildings, Garden and
Appurtenances, in the borough of Longport aforesiad, now in the
Occupation of John Rogers.
Lot 7. A Brick Messuage, Stable, Buildings, Garden, Orchard, and
several Pieces of Land, Arable and Pasture thereunto belonging,
containing by Estimation 120 Acres, more or less, in the Parish of
Swingfield, in Kent, at or near Selstead there and now in the
Occupation of John Rogers. These Premises are held for the Remainder
of a term of 1,000 Years, whereof 873 years are now unexpired.
Lot 8. Four Messuages or Tenaments (three whereof are built with
bricks) and the Smith's Forge, Buildings, Ground and Appurtenances,
in the Parish of St. Margarets, in Canterbury, in or near Beer-cart
Lane there, and now in the several occupations of Edward Hambrook,
Richard Allen, Robert Cunningham, and ------ Cook, Widow, held by
Lease from Maynard's Spittal for 30 years, whereof 26 are now
unexpired.
Lot 9. A Messuage lately called the "Half Moon," with the
Appurtenances, in the Parish of St. Alphege, in Canterbury, and now
in the Occupation of John Powell, held by Lease for 30 years from
the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Canterbury, whereof 25 years
are now unexpired.
Apply for further particulars to Mr. Nairn, at Milkhouse near
Cranbrook; Mr. Balderton, in Mercery Lane, or Messrs. Long and
Sandys, in the White Friars, Canterbury.
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Kentish Gazette, 27 March, 1792.
To be Sold to the Best Bidder, at the "Rose Inn," in the City of
Canterbury, on Monday the 2nd day of April next,
between the hours of 11 in the forenoon, and 3 in the afternoon, by
Richard Staines, Auctioneer, the following
Freehold Estates.
Lot 3. Three several Messuages or Tenements, near or adjoining
together (one of them formerly the "White
Horse") and the buildings, yards, gardens, ground and appurtenances
thereunto respectively belonging, situate
and being in the parish of Hernehill, in the said county (at or near
a place called Staple Street) and now in the
several occupations of William Fox, George Wightwick, and John Carr.
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Kentish Chronicles, 28 January, 1794.
Saturday morning the "Rose Inn," belong to Mr. Heard, in this city,
was broke open and robbed of the following articles; a silver punch
strainer, 2 teaspoons, two great coats, and a jockey whip silver
mounted. The family were not in bed till past 3 o'clock, and the
waiter arose by 5, so that it is evident the opportunity was
carefully watched.
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Kentish Gazette 7 January 1800.
Friday last John Rivers, a servant to Mrs. Heard, of the "Rose Inn,"
in this city, was found hanging in the tool-house of the garden in
which he worked. The Coroners Inquest sat on the body and brought in
their verdict.
Lunacy.
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Kentish Gazette 21 September 1802.
Saturday evening last, two men dressed as sailors went into the
"White Horse," in High Street, where they took such unwarrantable
liberties in opening cupboards, that the Landlord found it necessary
to turn them out of his house; they afterwards called at the "Rose
Inn," and pretended they will waiting for the night coach, where
they made free with the waiter's hat; after this one of them had the
audacity to take a great coat from a shop of Mr. Wraith, clothier,
in St George's Street, whilst Mr. Wraith was behind the counter, but
an immediate alarm being given he dropped the coat in the street,
and on being secured also dropped a japanned octagon waiter from
under his jacket. He was immediately taken before one of the
Magistrates and committed for further examination to Westgate gaol
by the name of John Murtay.
His companion decamped on the alarm being made.
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Kentish Gazette, 23 October, 1804.
ROSE INN, CANTERBURY.
J. J. Barnes, Respectfully informs his Friends
and the Public, that he has taken the above old established Inn, and
assures them that he will use every exertion to render them the best
accommodation; and hopes, by moderate charges, to receive their
patronages and support.
Wines, Spirits, London Porter, Burton, Dorchester, Welch and Scotch
Ales, of the best high quality.
Neat Post Chaise - Coaches and Dilegences every day to the "Spread
Eagle" and "Cross Keys" Gracechurch Street, and "Golden Cross,"
Charing Cross, London.
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Kent Gazette Reports 8 March 1805.
J. I. BARNES, "ROSE INN," CANTERBURY, TAKES this opportunity of
informing his Friends and the Public, that he has laid in a large
stock of Fine Bottled Ale and Porter, which may be had in any
quantity, either in casks or bottles; consisting of Windsor, Welch,
Burton, and Bell's Edinburgh Ales, and London Brown Stout Porter;
also Cyder and Perry; the whole of which he trusts will be found of
such a superior quality as to obtain their favours, which will be
thankfully received, and punctually executed.
Canterbury March 8, 1805.
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Kent Gazette Reports 4 June 1805.
ROSE INN, ST. GEORGE'S, CANTERBURY.
J. J. BARNES returns his most grateful thanks to his friends and the
public in general, for the very liberal support he has hitherto been
honoured with, and begs leave to acquaint them, that he has lately
fitted up his apartments, and has spared no expense to render them
in every respect commodious. His stock of wines and liquors is
genuine and extensive; his beds are neat and comfortable, and with a
desire to merit a continuance of public favour, he assures them,
that he will he proud to shew a due sense of it by every means in
his power.
He also takes the liberty to acquaint them, that he has laid in a
large stock of Fine Ales and London Porter, which may be had in any
quantity, either in casks or bottles, consisting of Windsor, Welch,
Burton, and Bell’s Edinburgh Ales, and London Brown Stout Porter;
also Cyder and Perry; the whole of which, he flatters himself, will
he found of a superior quality, and such as to obtain their favours,
which will be thankfully received, and punctually executed.
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Kentish Gazette, 6 June, 1806.
"NEW INN," GRAVESEND, Directly in Front of the London Road.
MARY HEARD and SON, MANY YEARS OF THE "ROSE INN," CANTERBURY, HAVING
taken and entered upon that spacious and pleasantly situated House
and Premises, respectfully inform the Gentlemen Travellers, their
Friends and the Public, they are making such alterations and
improvements as they hope will render their accommodations agreeable
and commodious; and trust, by an unremitting attention and moderate
charges, to receive and merit a continuance of their support and
patronage.
Good and well aired Beds.
An extensive pleasure garden and bowling-green adjoin the house.
Large yard convenient stabling, &c.
June 6, 1806.
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Kentish Gazette, 13 June, 1806.
ROSE INN, CANTERBURY.
J. J. BARNES acknowledges with the deepest sense of gratitude, his
thanks to his Friends, the Gentry, Inhabitants of this city, and the
public in general, for the liberal and encouraging support he has
been honoured with, since his commencement on the above premises; and
solicits a continuance of their patronage, to endeavour to merit
which, as unremitting attention will at all times be given to
accommodate them, not only with very excellent beds, but he trusts
in every respect (from the improvements he has lately made) to their
entire satisfaction. He has also fitted up a comfortable room for
the sole use of Gentlemen Travellers, assuring them that no exertion
shall be wanting to obtain their approbation.
Neat Post Chaises, &c. &c.
He also takes this opportunity of acquainting his Friends, that he
has laid in a large quantity of Wines, Liquors, Cordial, and
Compounds of every sort, which he is enabled to sell on the same
terms as in London; also Fine Bottled Ale, and Porter, which may be
had in any quantity either in casks or bottles, consisting of
Windsor, Welch, Burton, and Bell's Edinburgh Ales, and London Brown
Stout, Porter, also Cyder and Perry of the best quality; any orders
for which will be thankfully received, and executed with the
greatest punctuality.
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Kentish Gazette, 24 October, 1806.
WlNES RUM, BRANDY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
"ROSE INN," CANTERBURY. J. J. BARNES, GRATEFUL for the liberal
support which he continues to receive from his Friends and the
Public, respectfully avails himself of this opportunity of returning
thanks, and to inform them that he has provided a large stock of
excellent Old Wines, together with all sorts of Liquors, Cordials
and Compounds, which he trusts will be found of the best quality,
and give entire satisfaction to those who honour him with their
favours.
He also has a quantity of Fine Bottled Ale and Porter, which may be
had in any quantity, either in casks or bottles, consisting of
Windsor, Welch, Burton, and Bell’s Edinburgh Ales, and London Brown
Stout Porter; also Cyder and Perry of the belt quality.
He cannot omit to acknowledge with gratitude, his obligations to the
inhabitants of Canterbury, and the Public, for the encouragement he
has received at the above Inn; and assures them that it will be his
anxious study to merit their future patronage, by unremitting
attention to the comfort and convenience of his visitors.
He has also fitted up a comfortable room for the sole use of
gentlemen travellers, who will find the utmost attention to their
accommodation.
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Kentish Gazette, 5 September 1820.
On Wednesday evening, a gentleman of the name of Brown, a visitor at
Margate, arrived in this City from that place,
and immediately commenced an enquiry for his wife who it appeared
had travelled from London that day, and being
met at the "Rose Inn," by a gentleman who had previously arrived
from Margate, the parties retired to bed as man and
wife. The husband after a diligent search found the lovers when they
had been in bed some hours, and in the company
of a professional gentleman, and of Mr. Clements, the landlord of
the Inn, the door of the bed-chamber was burst
open; the guilty persons were covered with confusion at the
discovery, and we understand the respective parties
immediately left the City by different routes. The paramour is said
to be a Mr. Curzon, against whom the injured
husband expressed a determination to commence immediate proceedings
for the injury his honour has sustained.
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Canterbury Weekly, 31 December, 1836.
The following extraordinary feat was performed by a man of the name
of Baker, in the employee of Messrs. Clements, of the "Rose Inn."
It was particularly wished that the a letter should be conveyed to
London, so as to reach its destination by Wednesday morning. Baker
undertook to convey it. He left the "Rose Inn," on horseback at 4
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon; reached London by 7 o'clock the next
morning; returned with his answer; and arrived at the "Rose Inn"
between 7 and 8 on Wednesday night; having ridden, walked, and
scrambled through the snow, at least 130 miles in little more than 4
and 20 hours. This would be considered a good stiff journey at
anytime, and under the most favourable circumstances; but performed
as it was, the greater part of it in darkness, and along a road
utterly impassable in many places, for either beast or man,
rendering it necessary to strike across fields and unfrequented
footpaths, it is an exploit of unjustifiable intrepidity and
activity.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 2 September 1845.
The Sack Protection Society will hold a meeting at the "Rose Hotel," on
Saturday next. We understand that the Farmers, Millers, and Corn
Factors, of the Eastern division of the County, and determined to use
every means to carry out the object successfully.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 19 September 1848.
The "Rose Hotel," opposite the Corn Market, Canterbury, and separate
premises in the rear.
Messrs. Hoggart, Norton, and Oakley have received instructions to offer
for sale, at the Mart, London, on Friday, October 6th, at 12, the "Rose
Hotel," a capital and old established house, for many years in the
occupation of the present respectable proprietor, situated in the most
commanding position in Canterbury, being immediately opposite the Corn
Market, and carrying on a very extensive and profitable trade. The
accommodation consists of 17 bedrooms, making up 20 beds, exclusive of
servants rooms, several private sitting rooms, commercial room, coffee
room, capital farmers' room, bar, bar parlour, kitchen, and offices,
with spacious wine, spirits, beer, and coal cellars, and a range of
vaults capable of receiving many types of wine, and adapted for the
carrying on a large wine and spirit trade, independent of the business
of the hotel. In the yard are inclosed standing for 6 carriages, a large
covered shed for coaches, carriages, flies, omnibuses, and other
conveniences; stabling for 23 horses, hostelry, granary, and excellent
lofts over; the whole well and conveniently arranged. Also, connected with the house, is the "Rose Tap," which is doing a good
trade in beer and spirits, and producing a separate income. The extensive premises in the rear, and to which there is a distinct
access, will form a separate lot, they consist of stabling for 24
horses, with lofts, granary, and warehouses. The purchaser of the hotel will have the option of taking the furniture
and any portion of the capital cellar of wines, at a fair valuation, but
such valuations will not be made compulsory. May be viewed by application on the premises, and particulars had at the
Inns in the neighbourhood, of Messrs. Hoggart, Norton, and Oakley, Old
Broad Street, Royal Exchange, London, and Rochester, and of Mr. Robert
Walker, Solicitor, Canterbury. |
From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 15 January 1927.
Death of Mrs. Coppin.
The funeral took place on Friday, at St. Martin’s church, Canterbury, of
Mrs. Susannah Coppin, widow of Mr. James Coppin, who died at her
residence, Staveley, Nunnery Road, within a few days of completing her
93rd year. Mrs. Coppin, who was well-known and highly respected in the
city, leaves three daughters — Miss Coppin, Mrs. Charles Bing, and Mrs.
H. Broughton.
The late Mr. Coppin, who was owner and proprietor of the
"Rose Hotel" for many years, took a prominent part in the public life of
Canterbury and was twice Mayor of the city. Mrs. Coppin was very well
known to former visitors to the "Rose Hotel," but had been living in
retirement for many years. She evinced a keen interest in the Nurses’
Institute and other charitable objects. |
LICENSEE LIST
HEARD Mr 1794+
HEARD Mrs 1800+
BARNES J J 1804-06+
CLEMENTS John 1824-28+
CLEMENTS Elizabeth Mrs 1832-47+
BRETON Francis 1858-62+
COPPIN James 1874-89+ (also Mayor age 64 in 1881)
CROTCH W 1891+
WILKINS Mrs A 1903+
RITTER Henry 1917+
REDMAN Miss & JEANS Miss pre 1942
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From the Pigot's Directory 1824
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Stapleton's
Guide 1838
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1862
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1882
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