Kentish Gazette, 15 March 1803.

ROYAL OAK INN, DEAL.

THOMAS BARHAM takes the opportunity of returning his warmest thanks to the numerous friends who have so liberally honoured him with their favours, and be should be wanting in gratitude not particularly to notice the distinguished partiality that has been shown him by the Gentlemen Travellers, to whom, he trusts, every attention in his power has been paid. In quitting the public line of life, he has the pleasing satisfaction to recommend to the notice of those friends, and the public in general, Mr. Thomas Rickman, who succeeds him in the business, not doubting they will find a continuation of the like attention, and the same wish to please, that he trusts has hitherto marked his public conduct.

N. B. All persons to whom T. Barham stands indebted, are requested to tend in their accounts to him at the "Royal Oak," that they may be discharged.

THOMAS RICKMAN

Having taken the above Inn, humbly solicits a continuance of that patronage that his predecessor has received, and if the most unremitting attention and assiduous desire to please, will entitle him to the favour of the public, he trusts hit endeavours will merit that support which he flatters himself he shall receive.

Gentlemen Travellers will find good accommodation and reasonable charges, with wines and liquor of the best quality — the beds constantly well aired, and every attention paid to the convenience and comfort of those persons who may please to favour him with their company.

Deal, March 7, 1803.

From the Kentish Gazette, 3 April 1838.

DEATHS.

Last week, at Dover, at an advanced age, Mr. Thomas Rickman, many years a respected innkeeper at Deal.

From the Kentish Gazette, 14 January 1840.

DEAL.

The acceptance of the invitation by the two members to dine with the Radical Club, infused some spirit into our townsmen last week. The members after having dined at Sandwich came over to Deal, and having partaken of Capt. Boys’ hospitality, met their constituents in the evening at the "Royal Oak." A large party assembled, but they were greatly disappointed at the very little information their members were able to give of the state of affairs. The evening was dull until the potent liquor of mine host began to operate—there was then noise and confusion enough. Coming events cast their shadows before, and if we are able to judge by the result of the preliminary visit of the representatives to their constituency, whig prospects are very lugubrious.

From the Kentish Gazette, 7 April 1840.

DEAL. Catch Club.

The last concert of the Catch Club took place at the "Oak" on Tuesday the 31st ult. The room was very full; the number of visitors larger than on any preceding evening, being increased by the members of the Dover club.

Kentish Gazette, 2 October 1849.

To Inn Keepers and Others.

To be let, with immediate possession, and on very advantageous terms.

"ROYAL OAK INN," DEAL, an old-established house, with good stabling, and well situated for business.

Apply to Messrs. Flint, Stour Street, Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 21 July 1857.

Kent v. Drew.

This was an action brought by Mr. Kent, the landlord of the "Royal Oak," Deal, against the defendant, an attorney practising there.

Mr. Towne appeared for the plaintiff and said, that in January last, Mr. Drew had speculated on a horse, which had nearly broken his neck, and having resolved that he had better decline further equestrian amusement, he determined to sell his animal for what he could get if only for dogs meat, rather than endanger society by the loss of one of its useful members — so he spoke to his bosom friend the plaintiff, and expressed his willingness to part with his steed at any price — it seems that the plaintiff re-assured him and gave him to understand that the defendant’s steed might probably on due recommendation, realise much more than defendant contemplated. Mr. Drew said he might then have the horse for £20 himself, but Mr. Kent was not a purchaser — however, observed the latter, if I introduce you to a purchaser at £25 will you give me £5? which was agreed. Ensign Blakemore happened to come into the plaintiff’s billiard room soon after, and the plaintiff introduced him to Mr. Drew as the owner of an enviable charger probably disposed to sell — the horse was seen — the bargain completed, the juvenile warrior agreed to pay £30 for its price and £5 for securing the purchase money in the shape of a warrant of attorney. Mr. Towne suggested that this was not exactly the transaction in which he was proved to see a member of his honourable profession engaged — it was by such artful and imprudent dealings that young gentlemen like the ensign, who was still an infant in law, were entangled and precipitated into disgrace, and the hopes of their fond parents too frequently destroyed, but as the defendant had either by menaces to the father or threatened applications, to the Horse Guards, ultimately obtained £35 for his horse, through the introduction of the plaintiff, he considered it was not grateful in him to withhold the £5. commission he had promised.

Mr. Frederick Kent, the plaintiff, and several other witnesses, confirmed the statement of his Advocate, and proved repeated promises of defendant to pay when he received the money.

Mr. Edward Drew, the defendant, denied the promises altogether, but admitted that he had received £35 from Ensign Blakemore, but the latter he said was to give plaintiff something for the trouble he had taken. He then called Ensign Blakemore, who said be remembered at the sale that Mr. Drew said Mr. Kent would expect witness to pay him a trifle for his trouble.

Cross-examined by Mr. Towne:— But you did not I think pay Mr. Kent anything?

Ensign Blakemore:— No.

Mr. Towne:— You paid Drew £10 in cash I think?

Ensign Blakemore:— Yes.

Mr. Towne:— And your papa afterwards paid £25 balance.

Ensign Blakemore:— My father! did.

His Honour expressed an opinion that there ought not to have been any necessity for the action, and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs.

Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 2 April 1867.

Mr. Brassey and the Liberal Electors.

A meeting of the Liberal electors of Deal and Walmer was held at the "Royal Oak Inn," Middle Street, on Wednesday evening, R. Hazel, Esq., in the chair. Mr. Brassey was present and addressed the meeting at considerable length. He was most enthusiastically received by the numerous company assembled. Several of the electors expressed their satisfaction with the address of Mr. Brassey and his clear and lucid enunciation of his political opinions, and at the close, of the motion of Mr. Lush, seconded by Alderman Brown, a vote of confidence and promised support in the event of an election was unanimous accorded to Mr. Brassey. A vote of thanks having been presented to the Chairman for his conduct in the chair, the meeting separated.