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Two men stand outside the Folkestone Lugger in this photo of c1865. Credit Eamonn Rooney |
Jonathon Richardson 1815 1825 Ex Hovelling Boat?? Pigot 1824
Thomas Court Listed 1825 Named William Court in Pigot 1828-29
Joseph Earl 1837 1846 from Marquis Of Wellington
Richard Fowle 1846 1860
Frederick Taylor c1860 1885 Renamed East Kent Arms
Kent Herald 7-6-1832
Advertisement: Free public house at Folkestone to be sold by auction, by David Godden, on the premises, on Wednesday, the 20th day of June, 1832, at one o`clock in the afternoon (unless previously disposed of by private contract, of which ample notice will be given,) a substantial brick-built messuage or tenement, and free public house, called the Folkestone Lugger, now in full trade, large yard, with carriage entrance from the road, good garden, coach-house, stabling, and other outbuildings, situate in Sandgate Road, in the town of Folkestone, now in the occupation of John Richardson.
The above premises are situated most eligibly for trade, at the entrance to the town of Folkestone, on the turnpike road from Sandgate and London. To view the premises apply to Mr. Richardson, the occupier.
For further particulars and to treat by private contract, apply at the office of Mr. Bond, Seagate Street, Folkestone. All letters to be post paid.
Kent Herald 21-12-1843
Assizes, Friday, Dec. 15th, before Mr. Justice Erskine
George Watts and John Miller were indicted for the manslaughter of Richard Spencer, at Folkestone. The prisoners, who belonged to the Coast Blockade, and had been out on bail, surrendered this afternoon. Sir Walter Riddle conducted the prosecution, and the prisoners were defended by Mr. Bodkin and Mr. Deedes.
Horatio Brumidge, examined: I know Watts, Miller and Spencer, who all belong to the Coast Blockade, and went with them to exercise at Sandgate, after which we went to the Lugger public house at Folkestone, where we had some beer, and afterwards to the Fleur de Lis, where we had more beer. While we were there Watts took up Spencer`s musket and fired it off out of the window. Spencer told him he was of a mind to strike him, and pulled off his coat, but Miller parted them. When we left the house, on going across a field, Miller said “Well, old George, we will have it out,” and stripped to fight. Two gentlemen came up, one of whom was Earl Radnor, who said he would have no fighting on his land. Miller asked him who he was, and on his lordship telling him, Miller asked him to let them have five minutes, but his lordship refused, and Miller, Watts and Spencer walked away, the two latter arm in arm. When they got to the end of the field Watts told Spencer to let go his arm, and then tore the shirt of Spencer. They then fought several rounds, during which Watts fell on Spencer, and Miller picked the men up several times. Miller tried to part them. After the fight Spencer appeared to be very ill and wished to lie down, but he was taken home to the house of Miller, and when he next saw him he was dead.
Cross-examined by Mr. Bodkin: I had not more than a pint of beer, but was not drunk.Watts and Spencer were drunk. Spencer did not strike the first blow. When they fell, Watts fell with his knees on deceased, but got off directly.
By Mr. Deedes: I have known Miller, Watts and Spencer twelve months. When they went to exercise they were good friends.
Sarah Austen, examined: I keep the Fleur de Lis, at Folkestone, and remember deceased and the prisoners coming to the house, when they appeared very friendly. I heard a gun go off, and on going into the room they were quarrelling and talked about fighting.
Cross-examined: Watts said he would have no fighting, and deceased said “I know I am as good a man as thee, George.” Watts went to the window and said he would shake hands with all of them. Miller also said he would not have any fighting.
Jas. Jinkings, examined: I saw the parties in the field stripped to fight, and Mr. Gourd, Earl Radnor`s steward, and myself, took Spencer and Watts into custody, but they were liberated on Miller promising that they should not fight. Soon after we saw Watts and deceased fighting. They fell several times, but Spencer was not always undermost. In one round Watts fell on Spencer, and in the last the latter received a severe blow on his face, and was struck by Watts while he was on the ground.
Cross-examined: I did not see the knees of Watts on the deceased, neither did Watts appear to wish to fight. They were both very drunk. I have known the prisoners some considerable time, and believe them to be quiet and well-behaved men.
Sylvester Eastes, examined: I am a surgeon, residing at Folkestone. On the 15th of September Miller called on me and said that Spencer was in great pain from a blow, and I sent him some medicine. Brumidge came next morning at six o`clock, and said Spencer was worse, when I went to see him, and he complained of a pain in the lower part of his belly, and had considerable fever. I prescribed for him, and saw him again at one o`clock, when he was much worse, and on going again at half past five I found him dead. I opened the body by order of the Coroner, and found one small bowel had burst, and violent inflammation had ensued. There was some small ulceration on the bowel, but not sufficient to cause it to burst. It must have been caused by some violent blow or fall. There was also a contusion on the left eye. I considered the appearance of deceased to be that of a healthy man.
Cross-examined: I have been in practice on my own account about three years and a half, and attend, professionally, a considerable number of the blockade men. They pay me one shilling a month for attendance and medicine on each family. I judged by the symptoms that the bowel was burst before the body was opened.
Mr. Bodkin and Mr. Deedes addressed the jury for the prisoners, and called Robert Sinclair, Thomas Hawkins, and Richard Hart, all of whom had known the prisoners some time, and spoke of them as very quiet and humane men.
His Lordship summed up the evidence at great length.
Watts, guilty; sentence postponed. Miller, acquitted.
Sir Walter Riddle begged to recommend Watts to the mercy of the court.
George Watts, who was convicted on Friday of manslaughter, was brought up for judgement, and His Lordship, after observing that as he did not think it appeared from the evidence that he had wilfully caused the death of his comrade, but that in the fight between them he had accidentally given him the mortal injury, he should not pass upon him a severe sentence. He then sentenced him to be confined for one month in Maidstone gaol.
Maidstone Gazette 12-8-1845, Kent Herald 14-8-1845
At a Special and Petty Sessions held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last, before J. Bateman Esq., Mayor, D. Major and W. Major Esqs., and Capt. Sherren, the following alehouse licenses were transferred, viz: from Joseph Earl, of the Folkestone Lugger, to Richard Fowle; from said Richard Fowle, of the British Lion, to Robert Burvill; from William Harrison, of the Marquis of Granby, to James Hall; from said James Hall, of the Ship, to John Harrison; from James Collard, of the King`s Arms to William Smith.
Note: Transfers of Folkestone Lugger, British Lion, Marquis of Granby are earlier than previously known. Neither licensee for Ship listed in More Bastions.
Maidstone Gazette 7-8-1849
Petty Sessions, Tuesday; Before C. Golder Esq., Mayor, W. Major and J. Bateman Esqs.
Richard Fowle, of this town, publican, appeared to answer the information of John Edward Laeon, Comptroller of Customs, for keeping disorderly persons in and about his house, against the tenor of his license. Mr. Delasaux appeared on behalf of defendant. The case was dismissed, there being an error in the information
Dover Chronicle 15-12-1849
An elderly woman, named Richardson, many years landlady of the Folkestone Lugger, Sandgate Road, was picked up in the street and taken to her miserable residence at the back of the Folkestone Cutter, where she was found dead the next day.
Southeastern Gazette 8-10-1861
Birth: On the 29th ult., at the North Foreland Inn, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, the wife of Mr. Taylor, of a daughter.
Note: This is incorrect and refers to the Folkestone Lugger. Confirmed by birth record on Ancestry.
Folkestone Chronicle 5-12-1863
Extract from a meeting of the Folkestone Corporation on Wednesday, when the Corporation were discussing the widening of Sandgate Road, which would involve the taking down of some property: Mr. Hoad thought the line ought to be struck from the east end of the Lugger, as no doubt the Lugger would be rebuilt one day, the line then would be an improved one, and the street widened by about 2 feet.
Mr. Tite did not think it probable that Mr. Ash would rebuild the Lugger very soon, seeing that he was now laying out a £1,000 on it.
Kentish Gazette 25-8-1885
Town
Council: At a meeting on Wednesday, the Deputy Town Clerk read a letter from
Messrs. Banks and Son asking the Corporation what they intended to do with
regard to the acquisition of a piece of land at the site of the Lugger Inn for
the widening of Sandgate Road. A letter was also read from Messrs. Ash and Co.,
brewers, Canterbury, stating that as they intended making considerable
alterations at the Lugger Inn it would be an excellent opportunity for putting
the house back in a line with the adjoining property. If the Corporation would
give them £300 they were willing to set back. Councillor Willis moved that a
reply be sent to Messrs. Ash, stating that the Council were desirous of making
the improvement, but they felt that the terms were beyond their acceptance.
Alderman Hoad seconded, and the motion was carried.
Kentish Gazette 17-11-1885
Canterbury: On Friday Inspector Ells and Police Constable Sinclair arrested a man for stealing a pony and trap belonging to Mr. Scott, landlord of the Lugger Inn, Folkestone. The pony and trap were found at the Bee Hive Inn; they had been offered for sale to Mr. Green, landlord of the Maid of Kent Inn.
Kentish Gazette 24-11-1885
At the Folkestone Police Court last week, William Armett, a man of about 60 years of age, and of shabby genteel appearance, was charged with stealing a pony and cart, with harness, whip and rug, amounting in value to over £50, the property of John H. Scott, proprietor of the East Kent Stables, Sandgate Road, Folkestone.
Mr. Scott said that on Friday, November 13th, prisoner had the pony and trap to go to Dover.
Joseph Bennett, stableman, 14, North Lane, Canterbury said: I saw prisoner in Canterbury yesterday about two o`clock in the Flying Horse yard. The pony was in the stable and the cart in the lodge. He was talking to three or four men about selling the cart. I did not take much notice of him, but went to dinner. He pointed out the cart and was offered £7 for it, but I did not hear what else was said. I came back about 3 o`clock. I then saw prisoner and another man in the cart driving the pony, and I recognised as they came round the corner that it was Mr. Scott`s pony. The prisoner stopped at the Flying Horse bar, and I held the pony`s head as he got out the trap. He was talking to several men about selling the cart, rug and whip, and said they belonged to him. He was trying to bargain with the man who was in the trap with him. He said the pony and harness did not belong to him. I had my suspicions and telegraphed to Mr. Scott, and when I came back from the Post Office the prisoner and trap were gone. I afterwards saw it at the stable about 5 o`clock and took it away from him and told him I should give him into custody in consequence of instructions I had received in a telegram from Mr. Scott. I took the pony and trap and put them in the Bee Hive stables, and returned to find the prisoner, but he was gone, and I saw him again at the Police Station about eight o`clock. I told several they should not part with their money until I had got an answer from Mr. Scott. The man in the cart with prisoner was Alfred Hills, a stableman and a dealer in a bit of a way.
Prisoner was committed for trial.
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