Folkestone
Express 11-1-1930
Local News
At the
Folkestone Police Court on Wednesday morning the Magistrates granted protection
orders to Mr. William Henry Albert Best, of Canterbury, who was taking over the
George the Third, in Great Fenchurch Street, and to Mr. Henry William Cork, who
leaves the latter house to go to the Red Cow, Foord Road.
Folkestone
Herald 25-1-1930
Local News
Tucked away in one of the narrow and crooked streets of
Old Folkestone is a small and unpretentious hostelry, known as the George III
Inn. This was known whilst Folkestone was yet a fishing village, where “the
forefathers of the hamlet” were wont to meet and enjoy a game of cribbage,
whist, all fives, or similar card games.
The last tenant of the George III was Mr. H. Cork,
known far and wide as the genial and energetic Secretary of the Folkestone and
District Licensed Victuallers` Association. Mr. Cork`s father was proprietor
for many years before the house was taken over by his son. Mr. Cork has now
left the old house in Fenchurch Street to take over another ancient Folkestone
Inn, known as the Red Cow, at Foord.
Before their departure from the George III, Mr. and
Mrs. Cork were the recipients of a handsome parting gift. It took the form of a
beautiful inlaid mahogany clock striking the Westminster chimes. The
inscription on the clock sets forth in simple and eloquent terms the reason for
the gift as follows:- Presented to Mr. and Mrs. H. Cork, George III,
Folkestone, from customers and friends, as a mark of esteem and appreciation.
January, 1930.
Those who have the pleasure of the acquaintance of Mr.
Cork and his wife will wish them both all success in their new venture.
Folkestone
Express 16-7-1932
Local News
The Folkestone Magistrates on Wednesday granted the
transfer of the licence of the George the Third, in Little Fenchurch Street,
from Mr. William Best to Mr. George Charles Prior, the son of the proprietor of
the Ship Inn, Radnor Street. The new licensee has assisted his father for some
years at the Ship.
Folkestone
Herald 16-7-1932
Local News
The Folkestone Licensing Magistrates granted an
application for the transfer of the licence of the George III, Little Fenchurch
Street, from Mr. William Best to Mr. G.C. Prior. The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S.
Beesley) raised no objection, and informed the Magistrates that Mr. Prior was
the son of Mr. G.W. Prior, proprietor of the Ship Inn.
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