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Church Whitfield
Above photo kindly supplied by Tracey Savage. 12/Sept/2009. |
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The above picture is of the "Rose Inn" at Church
Whitfield, date pre 1900. |
Above picture, date unknown. Looks to be even older than the
picture above and a different building. Or a deceptive angle. |
Earliest reference found so far is in the Wingham Division Ale Licence
list, which shows the "Rose," Whitfield, to be re-licensed for the sum of 8 shillings in
1740 indicating that the pub was present before 1740.
The "Rose Inn" at Church Whitfield is now a house called "Rosemount". This is
not to be confused with the other "Rose Inn" that is
mentioned as being in West Langdon, as the villages are very close together.
In 1864 the owners Jeken, Coleman and Rutley, auctioned the premises with a
number of other lots, and described it as "situate at Whitfield, together with
the excellent stabling, the tasteful and spacious nursery grounds, artistically
laid out in ornamental style, with the tea gardens, embracing altogether about 3
acres of land in a superior state of cultivation, now in the occupation of J.
Burbridge."
Gilbert Ashbee emailed me in October 2014 saying the following:- "Recently
browsing through the neighbouring villages I spotted Church Whitfield and having
lived at Whitfield during the war years I was surprised to find that there was
once a pub near the church. After reading your comments I realised that the
"Rose Inn" was in fact my old school Rosemount, owned and operated by Miss Lilla
Marx. This led me to investigate when the property came into her possession and,
by referring to the census, I believe this to have been just prior to 1871
because in that year the occupier is Rudolph Marx [b.Germany].
The property appears to have remained in the family until about 1946 when Lilla
closed the school and went to live in Folkestone with her brother Otto Marx a
builder. I assume the property was then sold.
I note the licensee was Chas. Burbridge in 1861 and I too found him in the
census. I also checked the 1851 census and found an entry for William Bean
[b.1823 Eythorne] publican and carpenter of the "Rose Inn" and wife Eliza
[b.1820 Chillenden].
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From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Saturday, 8 October, to Wednesday, 12 October, 1768. Price 2d.
TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
On Monday the 17th Day of October instant, at Three o'Clock in the
Afternoon, at the House of John Finnis, the “Sign of the Rose” in
Whitfield.
A Freehold Messuage, Barn, Stable, Orchard, Yard, and several Pieces of
Arable Land, thereunto belonging; containing, by Estimation, Eleven
Acres more or less, with the Appurtenances; situate, lying, and being at
a certain Place called Napchester, in the Parish of Northbourne in this
County, and now in the occupation of George Beer or his Undertenants.
For Particulars in the interim, enquire of Mr. Westfield, Attorney at
Law, in Dover.
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Kentish Gazette, 12 November 1844.
TO BE SHOT FOR,
AT the "Rose Inn," WHITFIELD, a fine BULL, two years old, by 18 Members
at £1 each member; colour red; considered to weigh
about 40 score. The Bull to be seen at the "Rose," and a deposit taken
at the bar. Any gentleman wishing to be a member will oblige
G. Burbridge with his fall address, and a week’s notice to be given for
the day of shooting. Should the winner of the Bull be disposed
to sell, £14 is ready on the day of shooting for purchasing.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 21 November 1848.
TO BE SHOT FOR
ON MONDAY, December 4, 1848, at the "Rose Inn," WHITFIELD, near Dover.
THREE FAT SHEEP, one each time, by Ten Members, at Five Shillings each
Member.
Two Sheep to be Shot for by the large Pigeon Guns, and one by the small
Field Guns. Three Birds each Member.
The Pigeons are the small Blue Rock, and will be fresh from the pigeon
house that morning. Should the Winner be desirous of parting with the
Sheep, the Landlord will be a purchaser.
Shooting to commence at Eleven o’clock.
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From The Dover Express, Saturday, February, 26, 1859.
THE WRONG SCENT.
The other day the West Street harriers found their way into an outhouse
near the "Rose Inn," Whitfield, where some pork, recently slaughtered,
had been deposited, and made a sumptuous meal before they were detected.
The dogs consumed more than four score of pork, besides so mangling a
great portion of the meat as to render it unfit for market. The total
loss is put down at about seven score.
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From the Dover Express, 23 July, 1859.
BURBRIDGE's "ROSE INN."
TEA & NURSERY GROUNDS, WHITFIELD
Are open for the Season. The above Grounds are admirably adapted for
the accommodation of TEA and PIC-NIC PARTIES, being very picturesque and
commanding a fine view of the Downs, Pegwell bay, Ramsgate, and the
contiguous Coast.
Attached to the Gardens is a GOOD MEADOW well fitted for Rustic
Games, such as CRICKET TRAP and BAT, &c.
C. H. B. hopes by studying the accommodation of all Parties favouring
him with their patronage, to merit a continuance of the support already
bestowed on him.
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LICENSEE LIST
PHILPOTT William 1740+
FINNIS John 1768+
WELCH William 1834 (or "Royal Oak")
NEWING William 1841 (age 35 in 1841 )
BURBRIDGE George J 1844-64+
(nurseryman & victualler)
BUSBRIDGE Charles Henry 1861+ (age 35 in 1861)
Closed 1869.
From Wingham Division Ale Licences 1740 Ref: KAO - QRLV 3/1
Kentish Gazette
From
Bagshaw Directory 1847
Census
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