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Sunday, 30 May 2021

Marquis Of Granby (3), (Old) High Street 1861 - 1869

Licensees
Samuel Frodsham 1861 1868
Robert Poole Smith 1868 1869 Renamed Eagle Tavern


Folkestone Observer 19-7-1862

Monday July 14th:- Before The Mayor, R.W. Boarer and J. Kelcey Esqs.

Drunk And Riotous

James Lightfoot, painter, was charged with being drunk and riotous. P.C. Ryenolds was on duty in High Street about half past twelve, when there was a great disturbance in front of the Marquis Of Granby, in consequence of the prisoner being very drunk, and quarrelling. Defendant said he only had five glasses of beer that evening. They Mayor thought prisoner would be of more use at work than in prison, and as he had been already two nights in prison, he would now be dismissed.

Folkestone Observer 13-8-1864

Tuesday August 9th:- Before James Kelcey, R.W. Boarer and S. Eastes Esqs.

William Pettit was charged with being drunk and riotous, and using obscene language.

P.C. Hills said that about six o`clock last night he met the prisoner coming up High Street, talking very loudly, in company of two soldiers and two officers` servants. They went into the Marquis of Granby and came out again. He was riotous and said he should use what b--- noise he liked. Witness told him to go home, and as he refused, took him into custody and brought him to the station. There were about thirty people there when he was using the obscene language. One of the soldiers attempted to strike the prisoner, but he did not attempt to strike in return.

The bench fined the prisoner 2s. 6d. – costs 4s 6d. 
 
Folkestone Observer 18-5-1866

Wednesday May 16th:- Before R.W. Boarer and James Kelcey Esqs, and Captain Kennicott R.N.

Samuel Frodsham was charged with having a defective covering to the cellar door of the Marquis Of Granby, High Street.

It appeared from the evidence that the covering had been broken nearly two months ago and notice given by the police to defendant to repair. The repair not being effected, he was at last summoned.

Defendant said orders had been given six weeks ago to Mr. Pope to make a new cover, and last week he was spoken to again about it, and it was by Mr. Pope`s neglect the cover had remained as it was. That side of High Street was not used as a footpath.

Fined 2s 6d, with 9s costs.

Folkestone Observer 10-6-1865

Saturday June 3rd:- Before Captain Kennicott R.N., James Tolputt Esq., and Captain Leith R.V.

Samuel Frodsham, landlord of the Marquis of Granby beerhouse, High Street, Folkestone, was summoned for allowing disorderly conduct in his house on May 28th, by allowing a number of persons to remain drinking and making a great noise and disturbance at ten o`clock at night, in contravention to his license.

Defendant pleaded Not Guilty.

Police sergeant Newman said that on Sunday night last, about ten o`clock, he was coming up the High Street when he saw a crowd of about 40 or 50 persons assembled in front of the Marquis of Granby beerhouse. The defendant is the occupier of the house.

Defendant here produced his excise license, which the magistrates retained.

Witness went on to say that he went up to the house, and hearing some persons quarrelling inside, he entered and saw a female standing opposite the bar with her jacket off, and using dreadfully disgusting language to another female. Mrs. Frodsham was sitting in the bar at the time, and witness told her she ought to remove the girl from the house. She replied that Louisa had had too much to drink. There was a third girl who joined in making the disturbance. He did not see the landlord. The house is one of ill-fame and there had been frequent complaints about it. He saw three men in the house at the time.

No defence was offered, and the defendant was ordered to pay fine and costs amounting to £2 19s.

Southeastern Gazette 22-5-1866

Local News

At the Borough Petty Sessions, on Wednesday, Samuel Frodsham, landlord of the Marquis of Granby, High Street, was charged with having permitted a cellar flap to remain in a defective and dangerous State in front of his house.

Police constable Reynolds proved that two or three months ago a girl fell down the cellar, in consequence of which he cautioned the defendant about getting the cellar flap repaired. A board was afterwards laid loosely over it, which tilted up when any person stepped on to it. Defendant had not bad it repaired when witness came off duty that morning.

The defendant said he had given an order to “Master Pope” to mend the place six weeks ago.

The Bench told defendant he had made himself liable to a fine of 40s., but they should only fine him 2s. 6d. and 9s. 6d. costs.
 
Folkestone Chronicle 27-7-1867

Friday July 26th: Before the Mayor and R.W. Boarer Esq.

Harbouring Prostitutes

Samuel Frodsham, of the Marquis Of Granby, High Street, was fined £3 and costs, or two months` imprisonment, for this offence. The money was paid.
 
Folkestone Observer 27-7-1867

Friday, 26th July: Before The Mayor and R.W. Boarer Esq.
Samuel Frodsham was charged with allowing prostitutes to assemble and continue in his house.

Supt. Martin said: On Tuesday last I visited the defendant`s house in the morning, about 11 o`clock, and saw three girls, whom I know to be common prostitutes, in defendant`s house. Two were at the door, and one in the passage. I went again the same afternoon about five o`clock, and saw the same girls there. I went into the house that afternoon, and cautioned defendant`s wife.  Two of the girls had been in the house 12 months. I have often cautioned defendant`s wife, and my men have cautioned defendant. I have had many complaints from the neighbours of the conduct of soldiers and girls at the window. The street is very narrow, and a very public thoroughfare. The house is a very bad house.

P.C. Reynolds said: I know defendant`s house. Prostitutes are kept there. I cautioned defendant himself and his wife on Tuesday evening last. Soldiers and sailors visit the house, mostly soldiers. Complaints have been made to my by the neighbours about the girls. I have had complaints lately. Some of the girls heve been there about twelve months.

The Bench fined the defendant £3, and 11s. costs, and in default two months` imprisonment.

Southeastern Gazette 30-7-1867

Local News                              

Thomas Frodsham, of the Marquis Of Granby Inn, was summoned for harbouring loose characters in his house, and was fined £3 and costs, or two months` imprisonment. 

Folkestone Express 29-8-1868

Wednesday, August 26th: Before The Mayor, Captain Kennicott, and Alderman Tolputt.

The licensing day was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday.

Fresh Applications: (Note: These appear to be for Spirit licenses)

R.P. Smith, of the Marquis Of Granby, High Street, applied for a license for his house.

Mr. Minter called the attention of the Bench to the fact that at Liverpool the magistrates granted licenses to every respectable applicant, and the houses there were of a good class and character. He did not think this ought to be a question of necessity, but one of respectability.

After a short consultation, the Mayor stated that the magistrates were unanimous in refusing the applications. They did not see any necessity in any of the applications made, and they wished it to be understood that they will not grant licenses without the necessity is shown.

Note: Smith is not listed in More Bastions

Southeastern Gazette 31-8-1868

Local News

The annual licensing day was held on Wednesday. There were two new applications for licenses, George Burgess, Richmond Tavern, Harvey Square, and R. P. Smith, Marquis of Granby, High Street, but they were refused.

Kentish Gazette 8-9-1868

The annual licensing day has been held here. There were two new applications for licenses, George

Burgess, Richmond Tavern, Harvey Square, and R. P. Smith, Marquis of Granby, High Street, but 

they were refused.

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