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
Herald 21-6-1930
Felix
This is a thoroughly up-to-date age, and nearly
everything tends to prove it. At Foord (once the village of Ford, owing to the
vicinity of an open stream) there stands one of Folkestone`s oldest – if not
the oldest – hostelries. The interior of the building with its heavy oak beams,
its winding narrow passages and wooden corkscrew staircase proclaim this fact.
The old inn has been painted up and presents quite a smart appearance. Over the
front of the entrance hangs a nicely painted signboard. In large lettering
there appear these words; “The Red Cow”, whilst directly underneath is a
pictorial representation of an elephant – tusks, trunk and all. Below this is
the one word, Fremlin. “That is the strangest cow I have ever seen” remarked an
excursionist when viewing the pictorial representation on Saturday. This is
taking a long glance. At a closer inspection one can read “Fremlin`s ales and
stout are the best”. The elephant is the trademark of the firm. But taking a
rapid and distant glance one cannot fail to indulge in a smile at the large
words “Red Cow” with a big tusker underneath. Mr. H. Cork owns the “Cow” (not
the elephant), and it may be this is the particular milker of which the poet
sings so touchingly:- “If I had a cow that gave such milk, I`d clothe her in
the finest silk, Feed her on the finest hay, And milk her forty times a day”.
Folkestone
Express 24-3-1934
Local News
Four silver cups, awarded by the United Friendly
Societies (Folkestone) Royal Victoria Hospital Saturday and Sunday Fund to the
licensed houses collecting the highest amount of money in the town during the
year, were presented on Monday evening.
The principal award went to Mr. T.I. Jordan, of the
Richmond Tavern, who collected £16 15s. towards the fund. The second prize was
gained by Mrs. E.A. Summerfield, of the Royal Standard, collecting £8 6s. 8d.;
third place by Mr. S. Herbert, of the Swan, with £4 7s. 6d.; and finally Mr.
H.W. Cork, of the Red Cow, who collected £3 12s. 8d. Messrs. B. Todd, S.
Burvill, G. Spicer, and Mr. G. Dunkling, who superintended the collecting at
the respective houses, were the recipients of presents of cigarettes.
Folkestone Express
25-11-1939
Local News
The Folkestone licensing transfer sessions were
held at the Police Court on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman G.A. Gurr) was in
the chair and also sitting were Councillor R.G. Wood, Dr. F. Wolverson and
Alderman Mrs. E. Gore.
Henry Cork, licensee of the Red Cow, Foord Road,
made application for a licence for music by wireless installation.
The Magistrates’ Clerk (Mr. C. Rootes) said a
number of licence holders had music licences which were restricted to wireless.
The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S. Beesley) said
there was no objection.
The Chairman: I expect you find it in demand
for the news.
Mr. Cork: Chiefly for the news at one and
nine.
The application was granted.
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