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Saturday, 11 October 2014

George 1940s



Folkestone Herald 28-12-1940

Local News

There was an application at the Folkestone Police Court on Christmas Eve.

Mr. Harry Thompson, of the George Inn, applied for an occa­sional licence to sell drinks be­tween 7 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. at a Spitfire dance to be held at Bobby’s Restaurant on New Year’s Eve.

The police did not object, and the application was granted.

Folkestone Herald 18-4-1942

Local News

Folkestone Magistrates on Tuesday granted a protection order to Mr. H.J. Linkins, of Somerset Road, Cheriton, who is taking over the licence of the George Inn, George Lane, from Mrs. Thompson, the wife of the former licensee, who is serving in the Army.

Photo from Folkestone Herald



Folkestone Herald 25-11-1944

Obituary

Well-known in Folkestone as a licensed victualler for many years, Mr. Frederick David Godden Taylor, 104, Somerset Road, Cheriton, died recently in his 75th year.

In 1940 Mr. And Mrs. Taylor responded to the request of the authorities that all who could do so should leave the town. They moved to Cheltenham where, a year ago, Mr. Taylor was taken seriously ill. An operation was performed, but he did not fully recover. At his request he was brought, back to his home in Cheriton about a month ago. In his early days Mr. Taylor assisted his father, the late Mr. Tom Taylor, of The Bayle, in his milk business. Later he became landlord of the Eagle Tavern, Guildhall Street. Subse­quently he took over the licence of the George Inn, George Lane, where he remained till he retired in 1927.

When the Hobnail Gang Club was formed at the London and Paris Hotel, he became its Chairman. He was a good singer and took part in smoking concerts and charity entertainments: his speciality was laughing songs. Mr. Taylor, who had a wide circle of friends, leaves a widow, son and daughter. The latter is in Canada.

The funeral took place at St. Martin's, Cheriton, the Vicar of All Souls’ (Rev. A.C. Cawston) officiating.
 
 

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