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14 Seven Star Street
Dover
Always a beerhouse and I would suggest George Beer as the last brewer.
Found sometimes as number 7 and sometimes as 14 and found also addressed
Oxenden Street Perhaps a change of site on the cards.
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From the Dover Express, Hythe News, and East Kent Intelligencer,
Saturday, 29 October, 1864.
CHARGE OF ROBBERY.
William MacSpadon a gunner in the 13th Brigade Royal Artillery, was
charged with stealing 18s. 9d. from Catherine Green, while in her
company, at the "William and Albert" beer-house, Seven Star Street.
Catherine Green, on being sworn, said that she was a servant, and lived
in Bulwark Court. Between eleven and twelve o'clock on Tuesday night she
was in the company of the prisoner at the "William and Albert" beer-bouse,
Seven Star Street. While sitting together drinking, the prisoner tried
several times to put his hand into her pocket, and finding he could not
succeed, he took out his pocket handkerchief and gave it to her, saying,
"Wrap up all your money in that.” She did so, and she then put the
handkerchief, containing 8s. 9d. into her bosom. Prisoner immediately
took the handkerchief and its contents from her and rushed out of the
door. She caught him by the shoulder and tore his shoulder-strap off
which she produced. Prisoner got away, and she did not see him again
until about 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, when she gave him into
custody. She went to the police-station immediately after the robbery
and gave information. The handkerchief produced was the one prisoner
gave her to wrap her money in.
Prisoner: Didn't I give you some money when I gave you my handkerchief,
and say “Wrap your money and that together?"
Witness: No, not a copper.
Mary Carlton said her husband kept the "William and Albert" beer-house,
Seven Star Street. Prisoner was in her house on the previous Tuesday
evening in company with proeecutrix. They had some beer and prosecutrix
paid for one pint. She took a shilling to pay for the beer out of a
white handkerchief, which contained, she (witness) thought, nearly a
pound's worth of silver. They were in the house about an hour. During
that time she heard the female say several times, "You shan't have my
money." She heard some scuffling, and heard the prisoner rush out of the
house. Prosecutrix came to her directly and showed her the shoulder
strap she had torn off the soldier's coat.
Police-constable Connors said: Yesterday afternoon I was on duty in
Snargate Street. I was called by the prosecutrix, and in consequence of what she told me I went
after the prisoner, who was then running down the street. He turned down
a lane close by and ran up Pentside. I pursued him, and caught him in
Northampton Street. Prisoner was taken to the station-house, and then
after the charge had been taken, I searched him, and found in his pocket
two shillings and some coppers. I also found a bag-purse, which was hung
down his back, next to his skin by means of a cord. This bag contained
four half crowns and two shillings, and an empty purse.
Prisoner having been cautioned in the customary manner, pleaded not
guilty; and the Magistrates committed him for trial at the next Quarter
Sessions.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 3 January 1865.
DOVER WINTER SESSIONS.
These Sessions were held on Friday, before W. H. Bodkin, Esq.,
Recorder, and a full Bench of Magistrates.
William McSpaddon, 27, soldier, charged with stealing 18s. 0d., the
property of Catherine Green, from her person, at Dover, on the 25th
October.
The prosecutrix described herself as a servant, living in Bulwark
Court. She was in the company of the prisoner between eleven and
twelve o’clock on the night of the robbery, at the "William and
Albert," a beer-house, in Seven Star Street. It appeared that they
were drinking together, and while in the public-house the prisoner
tried several times to put his hand into her pocket. She, however,
repulsed him; but subsequently, upon his persuasion she wrapped her
money in a pocket handkerchief which the prisoner produced. Having
done so she placed the handkerchief and its contents in her bosom,
from which the prisoner snatched it and made for the door.
Prosecutrix endeavoured to detain him, but he managed to get away,
although leaving a portion of his shoulder strap in the grasp of the
prosecutrix, who retained it. She followed the prisoner, but could
not find him, and she then went to the station-house immediately,
and gave information of the robbery. On the next afternoon, she met
the prisoner and gave him into custody. On prosecutrix hailing a
policeman, the prisoner ran away, and the constable had to pursue
him from the lower part of Snargate Street, along Pentside, into
Northampton Street, where he was apprehended. On the prisoner being
searched 14s. or 15s. was found upon him, 2s., with some coppers,
being in his pockets, and the remainder contained in a bag purse
which was concealed upon him, being slung down his back, next his
skin. The statement of the prosecutrix was confirmed by Mary
Carlton, landlady of the "William and Albert." She saw prisoner in
her house in company with the prosecutrix on the night of the
robbery, and she observe that prosecutrix had nearly a pound’s worth
of silver in a white handkerchief, from which she took a shilling to
pay for some beer. The parties were in her house about an hour; and
during the time she heard the female say several times, "You shan’t
have my money." She also noticed some scuffling and heard the
prisoner rush out of the house, after which prosecutrix came to her
and showed her the shoulder strap which she had torn from the
prisoner’s coat. Prisoner wanted to show that he gave the
prosecutrix some money when he handed her the handkerchief, but she
had denied in the most emphatic manner that he did so.
In this case the prosecutrix did not appear, and it was on this
account the Grand Jury were unable to proceed.
The business of the Sessions terminated shortly before three
o’clock.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday,
31 December, 1869.
William Langridge, landlord of the beer-shop "William and Albert,"
was summoned on the information of Police-sergeant Barton, for having
his house open on Sunday last, at 11.45 a.m. and he was fined 1s., and
the costs, 9s. 6d.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 16 September, 1870. Price 1d.
THE ANNUAL LICENSING DAY
George Dennis, W. T. Bond, and W. Langridge, who had been convicted
for some infringement of their license, were severely cautioned.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
20 January, 1871. Price 1d.
INFRINGEMENT OF LICENSE
William Langridge, landlord of the "William Albert" public-house,
Seven Star Street, was fined £1 and 9s. 6d., costs, for an infringement
of his license.
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This was obviously a step too far for the Kingsford Brewery as the in
June 1871 the premises was being advertised for letting.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
23 June, 1871. Price 1d.
PUBLIC HOUSE TO LET
The "Yew Tree" public-house, and cottage, situated at Barfreston;
also, the "William Albert," Seven-star Street, Dover. Apply to Alfred
Kingsford, Buckland Brewery, Dover.
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I am not certain who took it at the time, but by 1885 it was being
supplied by the Dover Brewery Company who were prepared to surrender this licence in 1885 so
they could open another in Clarendon Street but it was not permitted. Other
attempts by Elvey in 1887 and George Beer in 1892 were also shelved.
Beer was obtainable here in 1864 then I next heard of it in 1889 when it
was said to have been shut for several years.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 30 August, 1889. Price 1d.
DOVER BREWSTER SESSIONS
THE WILLIAM AND ALBERT
This house has been closed for want of a tenant, and the application of
the license was at the request of Mr. Mowll, adjourned to Broadstairs.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 13 September, 1889. Price 1d.
DOVER LICENSING SESSIONS
At the adjourned meeting at Broadstairs on Wednesday, Sir Richard
Dickeson was in the chair, and the other Magistrates present were F. S.
Pierce, T. V. Brown, J. L. Bradley, and A. Bottle, Esqrs.
The licence of the “William and Albert,” Seven Stars Street, was
granted to J. T. Tyler.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 28 February, 1902. Price 1d.
WHERE DID HE GET IT
John Main was charged with having in his possession on the Crosswall,
four pint bottles of ale and not giving a satisfactory account of how he
became possessed of them.
Police-sergeant Morris said that at 10.15 on Sunday morning his
attention was called by police-constable Southey to the prisoner, who
came along Clarence Place having something bulky under his shirt, his
coat and vest thing open. On being questioned the prisoner said he had
nothing particular. Witness opened his shirt and found the four pint
bottles produced. The seal of one was broken. The prisoner said he had
been round to Dick Gillman's house to fetch them, and that Gillman was
working in the coal yard. He took the prisoner round to Round Tower
Street, where he said Dick Gillman's house was, but he was unable to
show it to him, although he pointed out an unoccupied house. He said he
had been sleeping in the coal yard, but often stopped at the “William
and Albert,” Seven Star Street. Witness took him there, and he was shown
a case of ale from which four bottles were missing. The landlady said
she could only account for one of these. She said the prisoner slept at
the house on Saturday, and left early on Sunday morning. He took the
prisoner into custody for being in possession of the ale and not being
able to account for having possession of the same.
The Magistrates' Clerk asked witness the value of the ale, and the
Sergeant replied that he generally paid 3d for his. (Laughter.) he
afterwards found on making enquiries that a man named Jones gave the
prisoner 2/- to get some ale. The prisoner, however, never mentioned his
name.
In reply to the Magistrates, the prisoner said he had the beer
overnight.
The landlord of the “William and Albert” was called, and on being asked
if he knew anything about the beer, replied that he thought it belonged
to Mr. Beer. (Laughter.)
The Chairman said the charge would be dismissed. They were not by any
means satisfied with the explanation, but there was no evidence to
convict.
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DOVER EXPRESS first week OCTOBER 1906 reported the following:- Canterbury
Sessions decided to close, under the Compensation Act, six Dover pubs
including the "William and Albert", "Three
Compasses", "Duke of York", The "Wellesley",
The "Old Commercial Quay" and the
"Half Moon".
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 16 February, 1906. Price 1d.
OBJECTION TO THE WILLIAM AND ALBERT
The next objection taken was that against the license of the “William
and Albert,” Seven Star Street, the landlady of which was Mrs. Martha
Lafevre. Mr. Mowll appeared for the owner and tenant. The ground of the
objection was that the licence was not necessary.
Inspector Fox said that the licence was transferred to the present
tenant on the 4th August 1905, and had changed hands three times in the
last two years, and eight times in the last 20. There were 16 licensed
premises in the vicinity the premises of the Railway Station buffet and
the “Lord Warden Hotel.”
Mr. Mowll: A serious competition. (Laughter.)
THE MAGISTRATES DECISION
After a short consultation in private, the Magistrates turned to the
Bench. The Chairman said “The following houses will be referred to the
Kent Compensation Committee of the Quarter Sessions in due form: The
“William and Albert,” The “Three Compasses,” the “Wellesley Inn,” the
“Old Commercial Quay,” the “Duke of York,” and the “Half Moon.” The
licenses for these houses will run until the time when the compensation
is paid, and then the licences will cease. With respect to the
“Devonshire Arms” and the “Lord Roberts,” and the “Nottingham Castle,”
they will be withdrawn from the list.- These licences will be renewed in
the ordinary way.
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From the Canterbury Journal and Farmers' Gazette, Saturday 6 October, 1906.
On Tuesday the Committee settled the compensation to be paid to the
owners and tenants of some of the houses, the licenses of which had been
taken away. The following figures were agreed upon:-
"William and Albert," Dover
£203.
To the owners (Messrs. George Beer, Canterbury) £188.
To the Tenant. (Martha Le Fevre) £15. |
The brewer
was compensated with £188 and the tenant £15. It must have belonged to the
town in 1914 when demolition was authorised, although some parts of Seven
Star Street were still being removed in 1934.
Of a like name, the "William and John" beerhouse shows in Snargate Street
in 1871. It was next door to the "Army and Navy". There is also evidence of
a "William and Mary", which was said to pass from Woodhams, (probably
Wittams), to Philpott in 1903. That could be my error and it might well be
this one, the "William and Albert".
LICENSEE LIST
WHITINGSTALL Sarah 1851-61+ (age 60 in 1861 )
CARLTON 1864
LINDRIDGE William 1861-71 (age 40 in 1861)
THOMPSON Zacharia 1874
RUTTER Mark 1875
TYLER George Townsend Sept/1889+
WITTAMS Charles 1899-1901+
(Referred to as beer retailer 1899
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WOODHAM Mr C to Dec/1903
PHILPOTT Mr George Dec/1903-Oct/04
BROWN Mrs Louisa (Widow) Oct/1904-05 end
LE FEVRE Mrs Martha 1905-Dec/06
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1901
From the Dover Express
Census
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