Pavilion Shades, Tram Road 1846 - 1944

Pavilion Shades c1950

Pavilion Shades c1910. Photo kindly supplied by Martin Easdown

Particulars of Sale of Pavilion Shades
January, 1922. Kindly supplied by Alan Taylor

Pavilion Shades, 1951, shortly before demolition. Credit Folkestone Librery

 

Pavilion Shades c1950

 

 

Licensees

William Foord 1846 1847 To New Inn

William Williams 1847 1849

John Baker 1849 1851 From Marquis of Granby (1)

William Clegg Davis 1851 c1851 (1851 Census)

Mr. Goldsworth?? c1851 c1852

?? Fuller c1852 c1852

Richard Hambrook 1852 1856 Later Globe (2)

William Kelsey 1856 1857

Charles Doridant 1857 1858

Adam Patterson c1858 c1861

John Dyason c1861 1863

John Wallis 1863 1867 From North Foreland. To Mechanics Arms
Henry Augustus Herwigg 1867 1868

Daniel Carpenter 1868 1871

James Peden 1871 1898

Thomas Laird 1989 1902

William Nash 1902 1912

Edwin Bishopp 1912 1937

John Bishopp 1937 1944

Maidstone Gazette 20-10-1846

A new licensed house, called the Pavilion Shades Inn, was opened on Monday, by Mr. William Foord. This house and stables attached, and which is replete with every convenience, was built by the South Eastern Railway Company, for the use of the Pavilion Hotel. We have no doubt that its spirited proprietor will meet with every encouragement from his brother townsmen and the public.

Note: This date is later than previously thought for the opening of the Pavilion Shades.

Maidstone Gazette 1-8-1848

Petty Sessions, Tuesday; Before C. Golder Esq., Mayor, and J. Bateman Esq.

The licence granted to William Foord to keep open the house known by the sign of the South Eastern Pavilion Shades was transferred to William Williams.

Note: Later date for transfer.

Maidstone Gazette 19-12-1848

Folkestone County Court, Friday, before C. Harwood Esq.

Sheen v Wordsell: Mr. Harvey, of Dover, for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hart for the defendant. This was an action for an assault. The damages were laid at £10. From the evidence of the plaintiff, who is a leather-seller at Dover, it appeared that he was summoned on the 20^th November last by Mr. W. Vigor, of the Rose Inn, for £5 money lent; that after the trial he went to the King`s Arms, and was there assaulted by a person named Hodges and several others; that himself and friend afterwards proceeded to the Pavilion Shades to dine. A short time afterwards the defendant and several others whom he had seen at the King`s Arms came to the Shades: the defendant came upstairs into the room where he was. Plaintiff requested him to leave the room, and rang the bell. The landlord requested the defendant to go downstairs; an altercation took place, and he (plaintiff), was struck by the defendant on the neck and thrown downstairs, receiving a severe bruise on the thigh. Plaintiff called a witness, named Benjamin Wright, a woolstapler at Dover, who corroborated the plaintiff`s statement. The plaintiff, in answer to a question put by Mr. Hart, stated that he did not challenge anyone to fight at the King`s Arms that day. This closed the case for the plaintiff.

Mr. Hart then addressed the jury for the defendant, and after alluding to the conduct of the plaintiff, proceeded to show that the defendant was not present at the scuffle on the stairs by which the plaintiff was injured as he alleged. He called several witnesses, respectable tradesmen, who distinctly swore that Wordsell was in the smoking room below, and did not leave the room till after the affray was over; that a person named Hodges had gently handed the plaintiff downstairs, he being in such a state of intoxication as to be unable to walk down himself. One of the witnesses also stated that he was present at the King`s Arms when the plaintiff challenged anyone to fight him for £5. A person, now present in court, took out his purse to lay the money down, but the plaintiff then declined, not having sufficient cash. There was great excitement caused by the conduct of the plaintiff, and he was in consequence expelled from the King`s Arms.

His Honour, in summing up, read over the evidence of the plaintiff and his witness, Wright, observing that there was no doubt but that a gross assault had been committed – but by whom? It did not appear to be by the defendant, who was stated by the defendant`s witness to have remained below after being requested to walk downstairs. It had been stated that a man named Hodges, who had been summoned before the Magistrates and fined, was the guilty party, but with that they had nothing to do. It certainly was very singular that the same persons who were present at the King`s Arms in the morning should be all of them at the Shades in the afternoon; if the witnesses for the defendant were worthy of belief, the defendant could not have been the person who committed the assault. The plaintiff had not called the landlord, as he might have done, or the policeman might have been fetched by the witness Wright. The question for them to consider was, was the defendant in that state described by the witness Roberts as to be unable to identify the person who had committed the assault? The plaintiff had denied that he had challenged anyone to fight, but the whole of the witnesses for the defence had proved the contrary. After some further remarks, His Honour left it to the Jury to decide whether the identity was proved to their satisfaction.

The Jury retired, and shortly after returned a verdict for the defendant.

The same v Vigor: This was an action for an assault alleged to have been committed the same day, at the Pavilion Shades. The same witnesses were produced to negative the plaintiff`s statement. Verdict for the defendant.

Mr. Hart applied for costs, which were granted.

Upon this announcement a loud clapping of hands took place, which was immediately suppressed by the Judge. The court was crowded to excess.

Dover Telegraph 23-12-1848

Folkestone County Court, Friday, before C. Harwood Esq.

Sheen v Wordsell: Mr. Harvey, of Dover, for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hart for the defendant. This was an action for an assault. The damages were laid at £10. From the evidence of the plaintiff, who is a leather-seller at Dover, it appeared that he was summoned on the 20^th November last by Mr. W. Vigor, of the Rose Inn, for £5 money lent; that after the trial he went to the King`s Arms, and was there assaulted by a person named Hodges and several others; that himself and friend afterwards proceeded to the Pavilion Shades to dine. A short time afterwards the defendant and several others whom he had seen at the King`s Arms came to the Shades: the defendant came upstairs into the room where he was. Plaintiff requested him to leave the room, and rang the bell. The landlord requested the defendant to go downstairs; an altercation took place, and he (plaintiff), was struck by the defendant on the neck and thrown downstairs, receiving a severe bruise on the thigh. Plaintiff called a witness, named Benjamin Wright, a woolstapler at Dover, who corroborated the plaintiff`s statement. The plaintiff, in answer to a question put by Mr. Hart, stated that he did not challenge anyone to fight at the King`s Arms that day. This closed the case for the plaintiff.

Mr. Hart then addressed the jury for the defendant, and after alluding to the conduct of the plaintiff, proceeded to show that the defendant was not present at the scuffle on the stairs by which the plaintiff was injured as he alleged. He called several witnesses, respectable tradesmen, who distinctly swore that Wordsell was in the smoking room below, and did not leave the room till after the affray was over; that a person named Hodges had gently handed the plaintiff downstairs, he being in such a state of intoxication as to be unable to walk down himself. One of the witnesses also stated that he was present at the King`s Arms when the plaintiff challenged anyone to fight him for £5. A person, now present in court, took out his purse to lay the money down, but the plaintiff then declined, not having sufficient cash. There was great excitement caused by the conduct of the plaintiff, and he was in consequence expelled from the King`s Arms.

His Honour, in summing up, read over the evidence of the plaintiff and his witness, Wright, observing that there was no doubt but that a gross assault had been committed – but by whom? It did not appear to be by the defendant, who was stated by the defendant`s witness to have remained below after being requested to walk downstairs.

The Jury retired, and shortly after returned a verdict for the defendant.

The same v Vigor: This was an action for an assault alleged to have been committed the same day, at the Pavilion Shades. The same witnesses were produced to negative the plaintiff`s statement. Verdict for the defendant.

Mr. Hart applied for costs, which were granted.

Upon this announcement a loud clapping of hands took place, which was immediately suppressed by the Judge. The court was crowded to excess

West Kent Guardian 23-12-1848

Folkestone County Court, Friday, before C. Harwood Esq.

Sheen v Wordsell: Mr. Harvey, of Dover, for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hart for the defendant. This was an action for an assault. The damages were laid at £10. From the evidence of the plaintiff, who is a leather-seller at Dover, it appeared that he was summoned on the 20^th November last by Mr. W. Vigor, of the Rose Inn, for £5 money lent; that after the trial he went to the King`s Arms, and was there assaulted by a person named Hodges and several others; that himself and friend afterwards proceeded to the Pavilion Shades to dine. A short time afterwards the defendant and several others whom he had seen at the King`s Arms came to the Shades: the defendant came upstairs into the room where he was. Plaintiff requested him to leave the room, and rang the bell. The landlord requested the defendant to go downstairs; an altercation took place, and he (plaintiff), was struck by the defendant on the neck and thrown downstairs, receiving a severe bruise on the thigh. Plaintiff called a witness, named Benjamin Wright, a woolstapler at Dover, who corroborated the plaintiff`s statement. The plaintiff, in answer to a question put by Mr. Hart, stated that he did not challenge anyone to fight at the King`s Arms that day. This closed the case for the plaintiff

Mr. Hart then addressed the jury for the defendant, and after alluding to the conduct of the plaintiff, proceeded to show that the defendant was not present at the scuffle on the stairs by which the plaintiff was injured as he alleged. He called several witnesses, respectable tradesmen, who distinctly swore that Wordsell was in the smoking room below, and did not leave the room till after the affray was over; that a person named Hodges had gently handed the plaintiff downstairs, he being in such a state of intoxication as to be unable to walk down himself. One of the witnesses also stated that he was present at the King`s Arms when the plaintiff challenged anyone to fight him for £5. A person, now present in court, took out his purse to lay the money down, but the plaintiff then declined, not having sufficient cash. There was great excitement caused by the conduct of the plaintiff, and he was in consequence expelled from the King`s Arms.

His Honour, in summing up, read over the evidence of the plaintiff and his witness, Wright, observing that there was no doubt but that a gross assault had been committed – but by whom? It did not appear to be by the defendant, who was stated by the defendant`s witness to have remained below after being requested to walk downstairs. It had been stated that a man named Hodges, who had been summoned before the Magistrates and fined, was the guilty party, but with that they had nothing to do. It certainly was very singular that the same persons who were present at the King`s Arms in the morning should be all of them at the Shades in the afternoon; if the witnesses for the defendant were worthy of belief, the defendant could not have been the person who committed the assault. The plaintiff had not called the landlord, as he might have done, or the policeman might have been fetched by the witness Wright. The question for them to consider was, was the defendant in that state described by the witness Roberts as to be unable to identify the person who had committed the assault? The plaintiff had denied that he had challenged anyone to fight, but the whole of the witnesses for the defence had proved the contrary. After some further remarks, His Honour left it to the Jury to decide whether the identity was proved to their satisfaction.

The Jury retired, and shortly after returned a verdict for the defendant.

Dover Telegraph 6-1-1849

Insolvent Debtor to be heard at the County Court of Kent, holden at Dover, on the twentieth day of January, 1849, at ten o`clock in the morning precisely:- William Foord, late of Dover Road, in Folkestone, in the County of Kent, out of employment; previously of the Pavilion Shades Tap, in Folkestone aforesaid, victualler, livery-stable keeper, carrier and fly-keeper.

John Nichols, Solicitor, 9, Cook`s Court, Lincoln`s Inn, London, for Thomas Pain, Solicitor, Dover.

Dover Telegraph 27-1-1849

Dover County Court: The monthly sitting of this Court was held on Saturday last, before C. Harwood Esq., Judge.

William Foord, late of Folkestone, victualler and livery stable keeper, prisoner in Dover Castle, applied for his discharge. There being no opposition, the application was granted.

Maidstone Gazette 18-12-1849

Petty Sessions, Tuesday; Before David Major Esq., Mayor, Charles Golder and Wm. Major Esqs.

Transfer of licenses: John Baker, Marquis of Granby, to Samuel Cheeseworth; William Williams, Pavilion Shades, to John Baker; William Nieves, Freemason`s Arms, to Henry Taylor; William Wilson, North Foreland, to John Wallis.

Notes: Marquis of Granby; Neither licensee previously known. Freemason`s Arms; Neither licensee previously known. North Foreland; Earlier dates. Pavilion Shades; Earlier finish for Williams.

Maidstone Gazette 11-2-1851

On Friday last the licence granted to John Baker to keep the house called the South Eastern Pavilion Shades was transferred to William Clegg Davis, formerly of Maidstone.

Maidstone Gazette 22-7-1851

An inquest was held on Tuesday last, at Mr. Goldsworth`s, Pavilion Shades, on the body of William Impett, who fell into the harbour and was drowned.

Hunt Jeffery, mariner, deposed: At about five minutes after one o`clock yesterday afternoon, I was on the pier. I saw the cap of the deceased blow off his head, and saw him run after it; it was blowing very hard, and he was running before the wind. I think a gust of wind took him into the harbour, as he did not stop. I ran to the ladder for a boat, but found none there. I called to the crew of a schooner lying near, and they got their boat out, but the deceased had disappeared. I think he was under water twenty minutes. The accident happened between the Pavilion Hotel and the Harbour House. If chains had been placed there like other parts of the harbour the accident could not have occurred.

Mary Impett, wife of the deceased, stated that her husband left Dover to come to Folkestone to purchase fish; he was 32 years of age; saw him last about ten o`clock yesterday morning; he had about three or four shillings in his pocket.

Verdict, “Accidentally drowned”. The foreman of the Jury handed in a written paper to the Coroner, which stated “That the Jury cannot separate without expressing their disapprobation of the unprotected state of the harbour, and request the Coroner to communicate the same to the South Eastern Railway Company, that protection may in future be afforded to the public”.

Note: Goldsworth previously unknown.

Maidstone Journal 2-11-1852

Petty Sessions, Wednesday: Before W. Smith Esq., Mayor, David Major, William Major and William Bateman Esqs.

The only business transacted was the transferring of two licences, viz.; the South Eastern Pavilion Shades from Fuller to Richard Hambrook, of Folkestone, fly proprietor; and the Ship, Sandgate, from Augustus Neve to Richard Burt, late of Horsmonden.

Note: Fuller previously unknown. No indication which Ship!

Folkestone Chronicle 4-10-1856

An inquest was holden on Thursday last at the Council Hall, before S. Eastes Esq., Coroner, on the body of Thomas Lings, who was known by the soubriquet of “Lincoln Tom”. The deceased, it appeared, was a groom, and for some time past had been employed in attending the conveyance of horses between this port and Boulogne, for Paris. The body was identified by Edward Bates, another groom, as that of Thomas Lings, of Ranelagh Mews, Pimlico. On Monday week last the deceased came from London with some horses, and remaining some hours in Folkestone for the boat, had been drinking, and quarrelled with a diver, who struck him and knocked him down. He was picked up insensible, taken to the Pavilion Shades, and put to bed until the departure of the steamer. He then went across, appearing very strange on the passage, and remaining on board all that night. He stayed in Boulogne till Tuesday last, when he returned to Folkestone. In the evening he went to the Company`s office, on the harbour, to get a pass for London. Nothing more was heard of him, but early on Wednesday morning his body was discovered by Thomas Hunter, a labourer, at work in the harbour. The body was found lying in the mud under the sponsons of the Lord Warden steamer, near the paddle-box, about 4 feet from the foot of the piles near one of the ladders leading from the lower landing. It is supposed that he was going on board, and missing his footing, fell in the harbour and was drowned. During the inquiry Capt. Jinkins came into court and produced a pocket-book belonging to deceased, which had just been found washed up on the lower landing of the quay.

Verdict: Found Drowned.

Kentish Gazette 7-10-1856 

An inquest was held on Thursday, on the body of Thomas Lings, who was known by the sobriquet of “Lincoln Tom” The deceased it appeared was a groom, and for some time past had been employed in attending the conveyance of horses between this port and Boulogne for Paris. On Monday week the deceased came from London with some horses, and remaining some hours in Folkestone for the boat, had been drinking, and quar­relled with a diver, who struck him and knocked him down. He was picked up insensible, taken to the Pavilion Shades, and put to bed until the departure of the steamer. He then went across, appearing very strange on the passage, and remaining on board all that night. He stayed in Boulogne until Tuesday last, when he returned to Folke­stone. In the evening he went to the company’s office, on the harbour, to get a pass for London. Nothing more was heard of him, but early on Wednesday morning his body was discovered in the mud under the sponsons of the Lord Warden steamer. It is supposed that he was going on board, and missing his footing fell in the harbour and was drowned. Verdict “Found drowned.”

Canterbury Journal 11-10-1856

An inquest was held on Friday last, before Silvester Eastes Esq., coroner for this borough, on the body of Thomas Lings, but better known as “Lincoln Tom”, who was found drowned in the harbour the previous morning. The deceased was in the employ of Mr. Sewell, of Warwick Row, Pimlico, London, and had been engaged in removing horses from London to Paris. From the evidence adduced, it appeared the deceased had returned from Boulogne on Thursday, and proceeded to the Pavilion Shades and took some refreshments. He left about half past six o`clock in the evening, stating he should go and get his pass for London for the next morning. It is supposed he had endeavoured to go on board the steamer to sleep, and fell down between the quay and the steamer, where the body was found.

Verdict: Found Drowned.

Folkestone Chronicle 8-8-1857

Wednesday August 5^th: - Before R.W. Boarer esq., (Mayor), W. Major, G. Kennicott, J. Tolputt, J. Kelcey and W. Bateman esqs.

The licence of The Pavilion Shades was transferred from Mr. W, Kelsey to Mr. C. Doridant.

Kentish Gazette 11-8-1857 

The licence of the Pavilion Shades was transferred from Mr. W. Kelsey to Mr. C. Doridant

Folkestone Chronicle 3-10-1857

Wednesday September 30^th:- Before the Mayor, and T. Golder, W. Major, J. Tolputt, G. Kennicott, and J. Kelcey esqs.

This being the adjourned general annual licencing meeting, the following licence was renewed, viz.:- Charles Doridant, Pavilion Hotel and Pavilion Shades.

Folkestone Chronicle 21-11-1857

Inquest

During the past week, by a singular fatality, two inquests have been holden here, before the Coroner, S. Eastes, Esq. The first on Monday the 16^th inst., at the Pavilion Shades, Tram Road, on the body of Benjamin Turner, who lost his life in the circumstances as detailed in the evidence below: -

John Machin deposed he was silversmith at the Pavilion Hotel. On Sunday night witness and the deceased (who was sculleryman at the Pavilion) were on the Pier Head near the lighthouse, they were sitting on the seat there; witness moved out of the wind, to the seat to the westward, called to deceased to come also, who called out “all right”, and immediately afterwards witness observed deceased falling over the low chain, which is reeved through the eyes of the iron supports fixed round the Pier Head. The weather was quite dark, witness called for assistance, when a boatman named Pope came – threw a rope, and also a life buoy to deceased, who was floating on the water – deceased took no notice of it, but appeared stunned; deceased was quite sober - was about 23 years of age. Boats were afterwards brought to the spot, but the body could not then be found; there was too much sea to allow him to be saved from the Pier Head.

Thomas Mullett proved finding the body of deceased, on Monday morning. The body was wedged in the rocks near the old Horn, about 60 or 70 feet southward from where the deceased had fallen over; witness and another person conveyed it to the Pavilion Shades.

This being the whole of the evidence, the jury requested the room to be cleared, and after a short consultation returned the following verdict – Accidental Death. At the same time the jury begged to append to their verdict the following recommendation to the Directors of the South Eastern Railway Company, “that in future the chain round the South Pier Head be kept tightened, and that a boat be always kept at the lower landing, which may be used in case of a similar accident”.

Southeastern Gazette 24-11-1857

Inquest

An inquest was held on Monday, before the borough coroner, at the Shades Inn, on the body of Benjamin Turner, sculleryman at the Pavilion Hotel, who was drowned on Sunday evening, as stated in our last.

It appeared that the deceased leaned over the chains at the pier-head, or sat on them, and they slackened suddenly, throwing him on to the rocks into the sea. Evidence was given to show that had there been assistance rendered, the man’s life would have been saved.

The jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death,” coupled with a recommendation to the directors of the South Eastern Railway Company that in future the chain round the south pier-head be kept tightened, and that a boat be always kept at the lower landing, which may be used in case of a similar accident.

We have been requested to make the following statement, which we believe to be correct. Edward Pape, a boatman, was on the look-out at the pierhead on Sunday evening for vessels coming into the harbour, and heard an alarm that a man had fallen over the pier; he immediately got a rope, and threw it over to the drowning man, who did not appear to have seen it. The wind was blowing hard, and a heavy sea running, but in less than five minutes a boat was got out and manned by Henry Hart, Edward Pope, Henry Jefferey, and Edward Marshall, who at the great risk of their lives rowed round to the spot. When they arrived there the deceased had sunk. They say that had there been grappling irons and boat-hooks handy, they could have caught the deceased before he sank. Pope, it appears, had directed the attention of Captain Boxer, the harbour-master, a few days previously, to the want of such, and the danger persons would be liable to by leaning over the chains. The reply received was that the company had lost some rope and would not do anything. These boatmen, the next morning searched for the body, and found it near the rocks, where it is supposed he fell, became stunned, and unable to catch hold of the rope thrown to him by Pope. For the praiseworthy exertions those men made, at the risk of their own lives, no remuneration has been given, although there has been a liberal subscription by the servants of the hotel to bury their fellow servant. We trust, however, that this matter will not rest where it is, and that the parties we have named will yet receive some reward.

Kentish Gazette 24-11-1857 

An inquest was holden before the Coroner, S. Eastes, Esq., on Monday, the 16th inst., at the Pavilion Shades, Tram Road, on the body of Benjamin Turner, who lost his life from falling over the South Pier Head on Sunday night. The night was very dark, and it appeared that the chain round the Pier was low. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, at the same time recommending to the Directors of the South Eastern Railway Company, “that in future the chain round the South Piet Head be kept tightened, and that a boat be always kept at the lower landing, which may be used in case of a similar accident.” 

Folkestone Chronicle 1-8-1863 

Advertisement: John Dyason, Pavilion Shades, livery and bait stables, Seagate Street, Folkestone. Licensed to let close and open carriages, dog carts, &c., by the day, hour, job, or distance. Post and saddle horses.

Folkestone Chronicle 27-8-1864

Wednesday 24^th August:- Before Captain Kennicott R.N., James Tolputt, and A.M. Leith Esqs.

General Annual Licencing Meeting – Special Sessions

The licence of the Pavilion Shades Inn was transferred from John Dyason to John Wallis Jr. The session was adjourned till the 7^th September next.

Note: This is at odds with More Bastions. Also, could Wallis actually be the son of the John Wallis previously at North Foreland, and not the same person?

Folkestone Observer 15-7-1865

Monday July 10^th:- Before the Mayor and R.W. Boarer Esq.

James Kinnenburg, a cabman, was charged with embezzling the sum of 8s., the money of John Dyason, on December 1^st, 1863.

The prisoner absconded after he had embezzled the money and a warrant was taken out for his apprehension, but till yesterday he kept out of the way of the police.

John Dyason said he was in business as a fly proprietor at the Pavilion Shades in 1863, at which time he employed the prisoner as a fly driver. He produced his job-book, by which it appeared that on December 1^st, 1863 the prisoner charged 6s. for fly hire to a Captain Fawcett, of Sandgate. Witness sent in his bill for this amount a few days after when Captain Fawcett said that he had never employed the prisoner at all, but that he (prisoner) brought a gentleman to his house to dine, and was paid 8s. for it. He did not know the name of the gentleman, neither did he know where Captain Fawcett was at this time. On November 15^th 1864 the prisoner took (according to the book) 7s., on the 16^th, 4s., on the 17^th, 4s., on the 20^th, 4s., on the 21^st, 4s., on the 27^th, 5s., on the 28^th, 5s., on December 4^th, 4s., the whole of which he had not paid to prosecutor, who said he could not at present bring forth the party by whom the prisoner had been paid the money.

The magistrates discharged the prisoner, telling him he was liable to be re-arrested.

Folkestone Observer 16-3-1867

Monday, March 11^th: Before Captain Kennicott R.N., and A,M, Leith Esqs.

Temporary authority was granted to Henry Augustus Herwigg for sale of liquors at the Pavilion Shades under the license to John Wallis.

Note: Herwigg does not appear in the list of licensees in More Bastions. Leaving date for Wallis is also different to info listed there.

Southeastern Gazette 14-5-1872

Local News

A man professing to be a surveyor of contracts, has been recently lodging at the “Pavilion Shades.” After stopping with Mr. Peden for a week, that gentleman was induced to lend him his pony and trap, of the value of £40, and he has seen neither his animal nor conveyance since. The police were put on the track of this swindler, but have failed to find him, although he was known to have offered the pony and trap for sale at Buckland, near Dover.

Folkestone Chronicle 6-9-1873

Inquest

An inquest was held at the Pavilion Shades on Wednesday afternoon, before Mr. Till (who acted for the Coroner, Mr. Minter), and a jury, of whom Mr. Vaughan was chosen foremen, on the body of John Binfield, who was found dead in a sawpit belonging to Mr. William Redman, shipwright. James Crumby, carman, stated that he saw deceased just before 4 o`clock on that morning, and he was sober then. The evening before, about 7 o`clock, he had a glass of beer with him. Joseph George Colley, shipwright, in the employ of Mr. Redman, stated that about half past 5 he went into Mr. Redman`s sawpit, when he saw someone there lying down, and after he had examined the body he found it was that of deceased. He was lying with his face down. He had a tanned frock over his head, and his feet towards the door of the pit. He was stiff and dead. Dr. Bateman said there were no marks of injury on the body, except a little discolouring of the nose, probably from a fall, and it was his opinion that deceased died from suffocation. The jury returned a verdict to that effect.

Folkestone Express 6-9-1873

Inquest

On Wednesday morning a man named John Binfield was found dead in a sawpit in a shed belonging to Mr. Redman, boat builder, on the Tram Road. An inquest was held at the Pavilion Shades on the afternoon of the same day before Mr. F.J. Till and a jury.

Mr. Ayllefe Binfield, deceased`s brother, identified the body and said his age was 56 and he had no settled place of abode.

James Crumby, carman, said deceased helped him to put his horse in the cart in front of the North Foreland Inn about ten minutes to four on Wednesday morning and then went away. Deceased appeared to be sober; did not know whether he had been in bed. Had a pint of beer with him the night before in the Providence Inn, where he left him about half past nine.

Joseph George Colley, Seaview Terrace, said he went to put his garden tools in the sawpit about half past five on Wednesday morning, when he saw a man lying at the bottom with his frock over his head. Got a stick and tried to arouse him, and finding he did not move, got down into the pit and found he was lying face downwards. Called Mr. Redman up, who sent witness for a policeman. Sergt. Reynolds came, and went for Dr. Bateman. Deceased was stiff and cold and foaming at the mouth. Had seen him in the stables near the sawpit several times. The sawpit was about two feet from the door of the shed.

Mr. Redman corroborated, and said he saw the shed door closed the night before, and a piece of wood placed against it, the key having been lost.

W. Bateman Esq., M.R.C.S., said he was called to see deceased in the sawpit between six and seven on Wednesday morning. Found no marks of violence; there was a scratch or two on the face; clothes not disordered and no appearance of a struggle having taken place. The hands were open. From the livid appearance of the face, was of opinion that deceased died from suffocation. There was no fracture of the vertebrae or any other part of the body, The probability was that deceased was stunned by falling into the pit, and his face being buried in the sawdust, suffocation ensued.

Verdict: Accidental Death from suffocation.

Folkestone Chronicle 9-1-1875

An Old Offender

At the Leeds Assizes, Frederick Furness has recently been sentenced to ten years` penal servitude for stealing £22 and an overcoat, at Settle, Yorkshire, in 1872. In April of the same year he paid a visit to Folkestone, after he had made the above theft. On leaving Folkestone he hired a pony and chaise of Mr. Peden, of the Shades Inn, and sold them at Maidstone. Mr. Superintendent Wilshere, in consequence of a description of the convict he received, identified him, and thus helped to put an end to his fraudulent career.

Southeastern Gazette 18-1-1875

Local News

In April, 1872, a pony belonging to Mr. Peden, of the Pavilion Shades, was stolen, and the fact being communicated to Supt. Wilshere, a warrant for the apprehension of a man named Robert Furness was obtained, but until recently his whereabouts was not known. It would appear that the delinquent had thought fit to obtain his livelihood by preying upon the public, for, prior to his visit to Folkestone, he had left his mark at Settle, in Yorkshire. Here he stole £38 in money, and for the offence was, during the past week, committed at the Leeds Assizes for ten years’ penal servitude and three years’ police supervision.

Folkestone Express 7-8-1880

Monday, August 2^nd:

Mary James was charged by P.C. Hogben with being drunk and disorderly in the Tramway. The constable stated that the defendant created a disturbance outside the Pavilion Shades. He tried to induce her to go home, but she refused and used obscene language. She was so violent that he had to get another constable to assist in conveying her to the police station. She was fined 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs, or seven days`. A charge of using obscene language was not proceeded with.

Folkestone Chronicle 27-10-1888

Wednesday, October 24^th: Before Major H.W. Poole, W. Wightwick Esq., and Surgeon general Gilbourne.

Mary Ann Philpott was summoned for assaulting William Langham on the 16^th instant.

Mr. Minter appeared for the prosecutor.

William Langham stated that he was an accountant. He appeared against the defendant at the County Court on the 16^th instant. On the next day he was walking up the Tram Road when the defendant came out of Radnor Street and used very obscene language to witness. He took no notice of her. There was another man there, named Ralph Hopper, and by his advice they both went into Mr. Peden`s house. The defendant came in and used most filthy language. She struck witness twice in the face and threatened to thrash him, and witness was afraid she would annoy him in the streets. Witness escaped out into the yard.

By the defendant: Did not see her under the arches, nor did witness speak to her in the bar of Mr. Peden`s.

A South Eastern Railway policeman named Cole deposed to witnessing the assault in the bar. The plaintiff did not attempt to retaliate or give any provocation for the assault. He did not kick the defendant in witness`s presence.

Defendant denied the charge, stating that the plaintiff kicked her on the leg, and that all she did was to push him away.

Fined 10s. and 13s. costs, or 14 days`.

Folkestone Chronicle 11-6-1892

Local News

At the Police Court on Tuesday before Councillor J. Holden, J. Pledge, J. Dunk, and Mr. J. Fitness, a man named Thomas Smith was charged with breaking 2 glass tumblers, the property of George Burgess, landlord of the Folkestone Cutter.

The prosecutor stated that the man was in his house on Monday evening. He missed two glasses, and believing defendant to have them followed him down the street and saw him take the glasses out of his pocket and throw them against the wall of the Pavilion Shades. He asked the prisoner what he did it for, and he was very abusive. He was not sober, but he spent no money in prosecutor`s house. The value of the glasses was 4d.

Prisoner said he did not know he had the glasses in his pocket He had been drinking all day. When he felt the glasses, he pulled them out and threw them on the pavement.

Prosecutor said the defendant went into the house with 10 or 12 militiamen.

Prisoner was fined 2s. 6d., damage 4d., and 4s. 6d. costs, or seven days.

Folkestone Express 11-6-1892

Tuesday, June 7^th: Before J. Holden, J. Pledge, J. Dunk and J. Fitness Esqs.

Thomas Smith was charged with breaking two glass tumblers, the property of George Burgess, landlord of the Folkestone Cutter.

Prosecutor said the man was in his house on Monday evening. He missed two glasses and followed the defendant down the street, and saw him take the glasses out of his pocket and throw them against the wall of the Pavilion Shades. He asked prisoner what he did it for, and he was very abusive. He was not sober, but he spent no money in prosecutor`s house. The value of the glasses was 4d.

Prisoner said he did not know he had the glasses in his pocket. He had been drinking all day. When he felt the glasses, he pulled them out and threw them on the pavement.

Prosecutor said the defendant went into the house with 10 or 12 militiamen.

Prisoner was fined 2s. 6d., damage 4d., and 4s. 6d. costs, or seven days`.

Folkestone Chronicle 5-2-1898

Wednesday, February 2^nd: Before The Mayor and Messrs. J. Fitness, W. Wightwick, and W.G. Herbert.

Mr. Thomas Ladd was granted temporary authority to sell at the Pavilion Shades.

Folkestone Herald 5-2-1898

Felix

One of Folkestone`s most respected tradesmen had just sought a well-earned retirement. I refer to Mr. James Peden, of the Pavilion Shades. This estimable gentleman has served his fellow men in many ways, both in the Council Chamber and out of it. As Chairman of the Licensed Victuallers` Society and The Folkestone and District Licensed Victuallers` Mineral Water Company, he has always commanded the esteem and confidence of a body of keen businessmen. For many years, too, Mr. Peden has been entrusted with the shipping of horses at the Harbour and in this capacity he has had charge on many occasions of Her Majesty`s property, besides most of the famous race horses of the age. And now that he is lying aside the cares and anxieties of his varied occupations I sincerely wish him, on behalf of his many friends, both in Folkestone and out of it, the best of health and happiness in the years before him. He goes into his retirement with the good will of all who have ever had the pleasure and privilege of his acquaintance. Mr. Laird, of Tunbridge Wells, is Mr. Peden`s successor.

Folkestone Herald 12-2-1898

Felix

How easy it is to make a mistake, and here is a proof of it. “Pavilion Stables, Folkestone, February 10^th, 1898. Dear Felix, Your comments re. myself in last week`s issue, though flattering, were not correct as I am not retiring, but have let the house to Mr. Laird, so that I may give the whole of my time to the yard. Yours truly, J.S. Peden”.