Ship Inn, 1978 |
| Ship Inn, 1935. Credit Alan Taylor |
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| Ship Inn, May 2012 |
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| Ship Inn 1999. Credit Martin Easdown |
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| Ship Inn, 27-6-2009. Credit Paul Skelton (from http://www.dover-kent.com/Ship-Inn-Folkestone.html) |
Richard Greggs 1793 1794
John Pope ???? ???? (SE Gazette 4-7-1876 has Pope at Queen`s Head "formerly of Ship Inn")
Kentish Gazette 13-8-1777
To be sold to the highest bidder, at the sign of the Ship, in Folkestone, on Saturday, the 23rd of August instant, a good cutter, well found, with all her materials, fit for sea, about fifty tons burthen, Reginald Mantel late Master,
The sale to begin at six of the clock in the afternoon of the same day.
Enquire of the aforesaid Mr. Mantel, who will shew the vessel and materials, as above mentioned.
Kentish Chronicle 4-1-1811
Died: January 1st, Mrs. Eastwick, wife of Mr. John Eastwick, Ship Inn, Folkestone.
Kentish Chronicle
28-9-1819
Auction extract:
To be sold by auction by Messrs. White (without reserve). Pursuant to certain orders of the Vice Chancellor of Great Britain, and before the major part of the Commissioners named and authorised in and by a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued against Matthew William Sankey, of the city of Canterbury, brewer, dealer and chapman, at the Guildhall of the said city of Canterbury, on Friday, the 15th day of October, at eleven o`clock in the forenoon (subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced).
Lot 12: All that new-built copyhold messuage or tenement called the Ship, with the cottage, storehouses or buildings, ground and appurtenances, situate at or near Radnor Street, in Folkestone aforesaid, and now in the occupation of John Eastwick – rent 1s. 6d.
N.B. The last lots are Copyholds of Inheritance, and held under the Lord of the Manor of Folkestone.
For further particulars apply to Messrs. Plummer and Son, or Mr. J.J. Pierce, solicitors, Canterbury; or to Messrs. Wiltshire, Bolton and Cole, solicitors, Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London.
Kentish Chronicle 26-2-1822
Died: Feb. 21, at Folkestone, in a fit of apoplexy, Mr. John Eastwick, landlord of the Ship public house at that place, aged 55 years.
Kent Herald 3-3-1825, Kentish Chronicle 11-3-1825
Advertisement:
Public Houses at Folkestone to be sold by auction, by White and Goulden, at the Saracen`s Head, in the city of Canterbury, on Thursday, the 17th of March instant, at twelve o`clock at noon:
All those two valuable Public Houses, situate in the town of Folkestone, known by the names of the Ship and the Fountain, and now in the respective occupations of Elizabeth Huson and Edward Selden. The situation of the Ship is most advantageous, as a steam vessel is expected to start from the harbour to Boulogne, and at a trifling expense a wharf for landing passengers, etc., may be formed, which will render it one of the first houses in the town. The Fountain is situated near the centre of the town, and has lately been put into a complete state of repair.
For particulars apply to Mr. Charles Pitt, Conveyancer, Hawk`s Lane, Canterbury.
Immediate possession of the Fountain may be had.
Part of the purchase money can remain on mortgage if required.
Notes: Fountain (1). Neither licensee appears in More Bastions.
Kent Herald 6-7-1826
Advertisement extract: To be sold by auction, by Mr. Adamson, on Thursday, July 20th, 1826, at twelve o`clock, at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, London.
Lot 6: A copyhold estate consisting of a brick-built free public house, called The Ship, situate in Radnor Street, in the town of Folkestone, in the county of Kent, with a most commanding view of the French coast and Dungeness. It is in contemplation to run a steam boat from the harbour to Boulogne, in the event of which will add considerably to the trade. It is now in Barclay`s trade. The proprietor will give immediate possession.
Dover Telegraph 11-4-1835, Dover Chronicle 11-4-1835
Advertisement: Folkestone. To Brewers, Victuallers & Others: To be disposed of, the Ship Inn, Radnor Street.
The above house is in excellent repair and good trade, the present owner and occupier leaving the same on account of ill health.
For particulars apply to W.M. Bushell, Auctioneer, Phoenix Fire Office, St. James`s Street. If by letter, post paid.
Dover, 10th April, 1835.
Kentish Chronicle 28-4-1835
Death:
April 18, at Folkestone, Mr. Richard Knight, landlord of the Ship public house,
aged 33 years.
Kentish Gazette
5-5-1835
Died last week, at Folkestone, Mr. Richard Knight, landlord of the Ship public house, aged 33.
Dover Chronicle 23-8-1838, Dover Telegraph 25-8-1838
Advertisement: To be let, with immediate possession if required, the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone.
Apply to Wm. M. Bushell, Auctioneer, Dover
Kentish Gazette 31-1-1843, Kent Herald 16-2-1843
To Brewers and others: For sale by private contract, The Ship Inn, Radnor Street, Folkestone, an old-established House, and doing a good rade. For further particulars, apply to W.M. Bushell, Auctioneer, Dover.
Jan. 30th, 1843
Kent Herald 18-1-1844, Dover Chronicle
20-1-1844
On Saturday night last, a Frenchman, who was very much intoxicated, accidentally fell from the harbour into his vessel below and fractured his skull, with other serious injuries. He was taken to the Ship Inn, when a surgeon was immediately sent for, who rendered him every assistance; and we are happy to say he was able to be sent home to Boulogne on Monday night, but in a very bad state.
Maidstone Gazette 22-7-1845
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Ship, in Radnor Street, before J.J. Bond Esq., Coroner for the Borough, and a very respectable jury, on the body of Henry Pain, aged fifty one, who was found on Thursday night suspended by a rope in his own house. The following witnesses were examined:
Ann Lammen Pain, aged ten years, daughter of the deceased, deposed: About a quarter past nine last Thursday evening I went upstairs to search for my father, to get him to put grandmother to bed. I went up into an empty garret in our house, and saw him hanging from the ceiling. I went directly and called Mr. Carter.
William Carter, on being sworn, gave inconsistent evidence, and was, therefore, not examined further.
John Bateman, surgeon, deposed: About a quarter before ten o`clock on Thursday evening last I saw the deceased lying on the floor. I examined him, and in my opinion he had been dead some hours.
Ann Pain, widow, deposed: The deceased is my son, and has lived with me for more than twenty years last past. About three weeks ago I observed an alteration in him, and he was very low in spirits. He was constantly complaining to me that his life would never let him have any peace. He was quite an altered man during the last three weeks, and appeared not to know what he was doing.
Verdict: “That deceased hung himself while in a state of temporary insanity”.
Kent Herald 24-7-1845
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Ship, in Radnor Street, before J.J. Bond Esq., coroner for the borough, on the body of Henry Paine, aged fifty one, who was found on Thursday night suspended by a rope in his own house. After examining two or three witnesses, the jury returned a verdict “That deceased hung himself while in a state of temporary insanity.”
Dover Chronicle
26-7-1845
On Saturday last an inquest was held at the Ship, in Radnor Street, before J.J. Bond Esq., Coroner for the Borough, and a very respectable jury, on the body of Henry Pain, aged fifty one, who was found on Thursday night suspended by a rope in his own house. The following witnesses were examined:
Ann Lammen Pain, aged ten years, daughter of the deceased, deposed: About a quarter past nine last Thursday evening I went upstairs to search for my father, to get him to put grandmother to bed. I went up into an empty garret in our house, and saw him hanging from the ceiling. I went directly and called Mr. Carter.
William Carter, on being sworn, gave inconsistent evidence, and was, therefore, not examined further.
John Bateman, surgeon, deposed: About a quarter before ten o`clock on Thursday evening last I saw the deceased lying on the floor. I examined him, and in my opinion he had been dead some hours.
Ann Pain, widow, deposed: The deceased is my son, and has lived with me for more than twenty years last past. About three weeks ago I observed an alteration in him, and he was very low in spirits. He was constantly complaining to me that his life would never let him have any peace. He was quite an altered man during the last three weeks, and appeared not to know what he was doing.
Verdict: “That deceased hung himself while in a state of temporary insanity”.
Kentish Mercury
26-7-1845
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Ship, in Radnor Street, before J.J. Bond Esq., Coroner for the Borough, and a very respectable jury, on the body of Henry Pain, aged fifty one, who was found on Thursday night suspended by a rope in his own house. The following witnesses were examined:
Ann Lammen Pain, aged ten years, daughter of the deceased, deposed: About a quarter past nine last Thursday evening I went upstairs to search for my father, to get him to put grandmother to bed. I went up into an empty garret in our house, and saw him hanging from the ceiling. I went directly and called Mr. Carter.
William Carter, on being sworn, gave inconsistent evidence, and was, therefore, not examined further.
John Bateman, surgeon, deposed: About a quarter before ten o`clock on Thursday evening last I saw the deceased lying on the floor. I examined him, and in my opinion he had been dead some hours.
Ann Pain, widow, deposed: The deceased is my son, and has lived with me for more than twenty years last past. About three weeks ago I observed an alteration in him, and he was very low in spirits. He was constantly complaining to me that his wife would never let him have any peace. He was quite an altered man during the last three weeks, and appeared not to know what he was doing.
Verdict: “That deceased hung himself while in a state of temporary insanity”.
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.
Kent Herald 9-4-1846
Advertisement: To innkeepers and others. To be disposed of, the business of the Ship Inn, near the harbour at Folkestone. Immediate possession can be given. Apply to the landlord.
N.B. The house stands in a situation well-suited for business, the trade carried on at Folkestone harbour being very considerable.
Maidstone Gazette
14-12-1847, Kent Herald 16-12-1847
An inquest was held on Saturday last, at the Guildhall, before John Bateman Esq., Coroner, on the body of Mr. George Hilton, late of Hythe, grocer.
William Davies, landlord of the Ship, stated that deceased came into his house on Thursday last, about and called for some gin and water. He retired to bed about ten o`clock and in the morning called for a glass of ale in his bedroom. A short time after, on going into his room, he pointed to an open paper lying on the table, and said he had taken poison. Witness instantly sent for a medical man, who promptly attended.
Silvester Eastes, surgeon, deposed that he was called in on Friday last to attend the deceased, it having been stated to him that he had taken poison; he administered the usual remedies, but he gradually sank and died from its effects.
Thomas Hilton, of Sellindge, grocer, brother of the deceased, deposed that of late his brother had shown symptoms of insanity, and at times was very violent; he had no hesitation in saying that the deceased was of unsound mind at the time of taking the poison.
Edward Hammon, chemist, deposed that on Thursday evening the deceased called upon him and asked for an ounce of arsenic, saying that he wanted it for his father to destroy rats. Witness refused to let him have it unless he procured a competent witness. In about ten minutes afterwards the deceased returned, and asked if he could have a preparation that would have the same effect. Witness gave him a powder for killing vermin, and labelled “Poison”. He remained in the shop some time afterwards. He had known the deceased for some years, and thought him much addicted to drinking.
Verdict “Insanity”.
Canterbury Journal 18-12-1847
On Saturday last an inquest was held before Mr. Bateman, Coroner, on the body of George Hilton, late of Hythe, grocer.
William Davies, landlord of the Ship, stated that the deceased came into his house on Thursday, and called for some gin and water; he retired to bed about ten o`clock, and in the morning called for a glass of ale in his bedroom. A short time after, on going into his room, he pointed to an open paper lying on the table, and said he had taken poison. Witness instantly sent for a medical man, who attended.
Silvester Eastes, surgeon, deposed that he was called in on Friday last to attend to the deceased, it having been stated to him that he had taken poison; he administered the usual remedies, but he gradually sank and died from its effects.
Thomas Hilton, of Sellindge, grocer, brother of the deceased, deposed that of late his brother had shown symptoms of insanity, and at times was very violent; he had no hesitation in saying that the deceased was of unsound mind at the time of taking the poison.
Edward Hammon, chemist, deposed that on Thursday evening the deceased called upon him and asked for an ounce of arsenic, saying that he wanted it for his father to destroy rats. Witness refused to let him have it unless he procured a competent witness. In about ten minutes afterwards the deceased returned, and asked if he could have a preparation that would have the same effect. Witness gave him a powder for killing vermin, and labelled “Poison”. He remained in the shop some time afterwards. He had known the deceased for some years, and thought him much addicted to drinking.
Verdict “Insanity”.
Note: More Bastions has Thomas Davis
Dover Telegraph
18-12-1847
An inquest was held on Saturday, at the Guildhall, before John Bateman Esq., Coroner, on the body of Mr. George Hilton, late of Hythe, grocer, when the following evidence was taken:
Thomas Davis, landlord of the Ship, deposed: Deceased came to my house on Thursday evening, about seven o`clock, and had a glass of gin and water. He appeared much agitated and disturbed in his mind. After he drank the gin and water, he called for another glass, which he also drank, and then went to bed. About half past eight in the morning called, from his bedroom, for a glass of gin and beer, which he had, and remained in bed till about half past ten o`clock, when he called for a glass of ale, which I took to his room. He was in bed, and I asked him if he was unwell. He said he was very ill, and I asked if I should send for a surgeon. He replied “Yes”, saying he had taken poison. I immediately sent for Mr. Eastes, who shortly arrived, and applied the proper remedies, but without effect, and deceased died about nine o`clock in the evening. He was a stranger to me, and I do not recollect having seen him before.
Silvester Eastes, surgeon, deposed that he was called in on Friday week to attend deceased, it having been stated to him that he had taken poison; he administered the usual remedies, but he gradually sank and died from its effects.
Thomas Hilton, of Sellindge, grocer, brother of the deceased, deposed that of late his brother had shown symptoms of insanity, and at times was very violent; he had no hesitation in saying that the deceased was of unsound mind at the time of taking the poison.
Edward Hammon, chemist, deposed that on Thursday evening the deceased called upon him and asked for an ounce of arsenic, saying that he wanted it for his father to destroy rats. Witness refused to let him have it unless he procured a competent witness. In about ten minutes afterwards the deceased returned, and asked if he could have a preparation that would have the same effect. Witness gave him a powder for killing vermin, and labelled “Poison”. He remained in the shop some time afterwards. He had known the deceased for some years, and thought him much addicted to drinking.
Verdict “That deceased destroyed himself during a fit of temporary insanity”.
Folkestone Chronicle 11-10-1862
An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, before John Minter Esq., coroner, and a respectable jury, on the body of an old man named Matthew Grey, a labourer, who came by his death in the manner detailed in the evidence.
The jury having been sworn, they proceeded to the Radnor Inn, where the body was lying, and where the deceased met with his death. Having viewed the body they returned to the Ship Inn, and the following evience was taken:-
Mr. W. Bateman, surgeon, sworn: I am a surgeon, practicing in Folkestone; on Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., about 7 p.m., I was sent for to the Radnor Inn, and found the deceased, Matthew Grey, lying quite insensible on the floor in the back room. I found a wound on the hand, a slight wound on the face, and another of a more serious nature on the back of the head. He was suffering from compression of the brain, which was no doubt caused by the blow at the back of the head. He never rallied or became sensible, but died the next morning. I saw him last alive about 11 a.m. The wound was such as might have been caused by a fall down some steps. Death ensued from effusion of blood on the brain. The wounds on the hand and face no doubt were caused by the pail he was carrying.
Esther Rossiter deposed: I am the wife of the landlord of the Radnor Inn. I know the deceased Matthew Grey; he was my servant. I have been at the Radnor three weeks. On Wednesday afternoon last, between one and two, he came in from the beach, where he had been with some clothes. I gave him a glass of beer, as he seemed fatigued. He has not been well lately. I asked him to go into the cellar and empty some dirty water and fetch some clean water from the pump in the yard. I heard the pail fall, and on going to see I found him lying at the bottom of the steps leading to the kitchen. I had him fetched up, and found he was bleeding at the nose, mouth, and back of the head. We washed him and sent for Mr. Bateman. No-one could have pushed him down; no-one else was about. Baker was in the kitchen and I called him to assist me. Deceased was 70 years of age.
Henry Baker, sworn: I lodge at the Radnor. I am a labourer. I had just come home from work on Wednesday evening last, and was sitting down having some dinner. I heard deceased fall with the pail, and Mrs. Rossiter call out “Oh, dear, here`s Matt down.” I assisted the last witness in getting him up, and laid him on a form in the kitchen. Saw he was wounded on the head and bleeding. He spoke only once, and said “Where`s my cap?”
The
jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death.
Kentish Express 18-10-1862
An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, before John Minter Esq., coroner, and a respectable jury, on the body of an old man named Matthew Grey, a labourer, who came by his death in the manner detailed in the evidence.
Mr. W. Bateman, surgeon, said: On Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., about 7 p.m., I was sent for to the Radnor Inn, and found the deceased, Matthew Grey, lying quite insensible on the floor in the back room. I found a wound on the hand, a slight wound on the face, and another of a more serious nature on the back of the head. He was suffering from compression of the brain, which was no doubt caused by the blow at the back of the head. He never rallied or became sensible, but died the next morning. The wound was such as might have been caused by a fall down some steps. Death ensued from effusion of blood on the brain. The wounds on the hand and face no doubt were caused by the pail he was carrying.
Esther Rossiter, wife of the landlord of the Radnor Inn, said: The deceased was my servant. I have been at the Radnor three weeks. On Wednesday afternoon last, between one and two, he came in from the beach, where he had been with some clothes. I gave him a glass of beer, as he seemed fatigued. He has not been well lately. I asked him to go into the cellar and empty some dirty water and fetch some clean water from the pump in the yard. I heard the pail fall, and on going to see I found him lying at the bottom of the steps leading to the kitchen. I had him fetched up, and found he was bleeding at the nose, mouth, and back of the head. We sent for Mr. Bateman. No-one else was about. Baker was in the kitchen and I called him to assist me. Deceased was 70 years of age.
Henry Baker said: I lodge at the Radnor. I am a labourer. I had just come home from work on Wednesday evening last, and was sitting down having some dinner, when I heard deceased fall with the pail, and Mrs. Rossiter call out “Oh, dear, here`s Matt down.” I assisted the last witness in getting him up, and laid him on a form in the kitchen. I saw he was wounded on the head and bleeding. He spoke only once, and said “Where`s my cap?”
Verdict - Accidental Death.
Kentish Mercury 18-10-1862
An inquest was held on Friday afternoon at the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, before John Minter Esq., coroner, and a respectable jury, on the body of an old man named Matthew Grey, a labourer, who came by his death in the manner detailed in the evidence.
Mr. W. Bateman, surgeon, said: On Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., about 7 p.m., I was sent for to the Radnor Inn, and found the deceased lying quite insensible on the floor in the back room. I found a wound on the hand, a slight wound on the face, and another of a more serious nature on the back of the head. He was suffering from compression of the brain, which was no doubt caused by the blow at the back of the head. He never rallied or became sensible, but died the next morning. The wound was such as might have been caused by a fall down some steps. Death ensued from effusion of blood on the brain. The wounds on the hand and face no doubt were caused by the pail he was carrying.
Esther Rossiter, wife of the landlord of the Radnor Inn, said: The deceased was my servant. I have been at the Radnor three weeks. On Wednesday afternoon last, between one and two, he came in from the beach, where he had been with some clothes. I gave him a glass of beer, as he seemed fatigued. He had not been well lately. I asked him to go into the cellar and empty some dirty water and fetch some clean water from the pump in the yard. I heard the pail fall, and on going to see I found him lying at the bottom of the steps leading to the kitchen. I had him fetched up, and found he was bleeding at the nose, mouth, and back of the head. We sent for Mr. Bateman. No-one else was about. Baker was in the kitchen and I called him to assist me. Deceased was 70 years of age.
Henry Baker said: I lodge at the Radnor. I had just come from work on Wednesday evening last, when I heard deceased fall with the pail, and Mrs. Rossiter call out “Oh, dear, here`s Matt down.” I assisted the last witness in getting him up, and laid him on a form in the kitchen. I saw he was wounded on the head and bleeding. He spoke only once, and said “Where`s my cap?”
Verdict - Accidental Death.
Dover Chronicle
11-4-1866, Dover Express 13-4-1866, Kentish Express 14-4-1866
Petty Sessions, Saturday, April 7th: Before Captain Kennicott, R.N. and J.B. Tolputt Esq.
Temporary licenses were granted to Mr. Pointer, who has removed from the Harbour Inn to the West Cliff Tap; to Charles Page, removed from the Ship, Radnor Street, to the Harbour Inn, and to G.W. Bates, for the Ship, Radnor Street.
Dover Chronicle 19-5-1866
A special sessions was held on Wednesday, at the Town Hall, for granting licenses to publicans. There were present R.W. Boarer and J. Kelcey Esqs., and Captain Kennicott R.N.
The license of the Paris Hotel Tap was transferred to Mr. Pointer; that of the Harbour Inn to Mr. Page; and that of the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, to a young man named Bates, from Hythe, who presented a memorial as to respectability, &c., numerously signed by inhabitants of Hythe and Saltwood.
Kentish Express
19-5-1866
Dover Chronicle 3-7-1867
Police Court, Monday: Before the Mayor and Messrs. J. Kelcey and R.W. Boarer.
George Yates and John Wilson were charged with stealing one white shirt, one waistcoat and one scarf, value 5s., the property of Frederick Squire, on the 28th of June last.
Frederick Squire deposed: I am a musician, lodging at the Black Bull Inn, Folkestone. I occupy a bedroom there. About eight o`clock on Sunday, the 29th inst., I missed my travelling bag from my bedroom. I had last seen it safe on the drawers of my bedroom on Friday evening about six o`clock. The bag contained three white linen shirts, only one having been worn, ten linen collars, twelve white pocket handkerchiefs - six large not marked, and six small marked with my initial S, six pairs of white cotton socks, two under flannel shirts, one old black vest, one plaid winter scarf, two music scores, hat brush, clothes brush, comb and brush, two pieces of brass belonging to a cornet, and a piece of music. In consequence of enquiries made by me I went to the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, and found both the prisoners there in the kitchen or tap-room. I charged the prisoners with breaking into my bedroom and stealing the bag with its contents. Both prisoners denied doing so. I went in, accompanied by the landlord, into a bedroom, which he said had been occupied by the prisoners. Between the mattress and the bottom of the bed I found a bundle containing one woollen shirt and two white ones. The shirt is my property. I know it by its being home and not shop made, and by its having an iron mould on the flap. The bundle also contained an old black vest and a plaid scarf, which I identified as my property. The waistcoat and plaid produced are the same. I identify the waistcoat from its general appearance, and the plaid from having a seam in the middle. I then gave the prisoners in charge of P.C. Smith, he taking possession of the bundle. I know both prisoners by sight. After I had given them into custody Yates said to me “It is no use you making a bother about your things, they are gone. I took the things. I did not know they were a traveller`s or I would not have taken them.” The other prisoner was drunk. The value of the whole of the missing things is about £2 10s.
By prisoner Yates: There were two other men in the tap-room.
Re-examined: The bag I lost was a black India-rubber one. The value of the articles produced is 5s.
William Borough Barby deposed: I was in the field adjoining the Black Bull on Friday evening last, about eight o`clock. I saw the prisoners outside the house. There was a tall man with them who had what looked to be a large black leather bag in his hand.
Louisa Bates, the wife of the landlord of the Ship Inn, said the prisoners and another man occupied a bed at her house on the previous Friday evening, and admitted in cross-examination by the prisoner Yates that there were two beds in that room, and that three persons slept in a room beyond, who would have to pass through the room in which the prisoners slept.
James Penny heard prosecutor charge the prisoners with having stolen his property, heard them deny it, and afterwards Gates say “I got them. I am the one that nailed them.”
Police constable Edward Smith proved taking prisoners into custody, and hearing Yates say he thought his job was all done with.
The magistrates discharged Wilson, and sentenced Yates to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.
Wilson was then charged with stealing 1 shirt, 1 pair of trousers, and 1 scarf, the property of James Penny, on the 28th inst., at the Black Bull Inn, but the magistrates having heard the statement of prosecutor decided that the evidence was insufficient, and discharged the case.
Dover Express 5-7-1867
Police Court, Monday: Before the Mayor and Messrs. J. Kelcey and R.W. Boarer.
George Yates and John Wilson were charged with stealing one white shirt, one waistcoat and one scarf, value 5s., the property of Frederick Squire, on the 28th of June last.
Frederick Squire deposed: I am a musician, and occupy a bedroom at the Black Bull Inn, Folkestone. On Saturday I missed my travelling bag from my bedroom. I had seen it safe on the drawers on Friday evening. The bag contained three white linen shirts, one only having been worn, ten linen collars, twelve white pocket handkerchiefs - six large not marked, and six small marked with my initial S, six pair of white cotton socks, two under flannel shirts, one old black vest, one plaid winter scarf, two music scores, hat brush, clothes brush, comb and brush, two pieces of brass belonging to a cornet, and a piece of music. In consequence of enquiries made by me I went to the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, and found both the prisoners there in the kitchen or tap-room. I charged the prisoners with breaking into my bedroom and stealing the bag with its contents. Both prisoners denied doing so. I went in, accompanied by the landlord, into a bedroom, which he said had been occupied by the prisoners. Between the mattress and the bottom of the bed I found a bundle containing one woollen shirt and two white ones - my property. The bundle also contained an old black vest and a plaid scarf, which I identified as my property. I gave the prisoners in charge to P.C. Smith. I know both by sight. Yates said to me “It is no use you making a bother about your things, they are gone. I took the things. I did not know they were a traveller`s or I would not have taken them.” The other prisoner was drunk. The value of the whole of the missing things is about £2 10s.
By Yates: There were two other men in the tap-room.
Re-examined: The bag I lost was a black India-rubber one. The value of the articles produced is 5s.
William Borough Barby deposed: I was in the field adjoining the Black Bull on Friday evening last, about eight o`clock. I saw the prisoners outside the house. There was a tall man with them who had what looked to be a large black leather bag in his hand.
Louisa Bates, the wife of the landlord of the Ship Inn, said the prisoners and another man occupied a bed at her house on the previous Friday evening, and admitted in cross-examination by the prisoner Yates that there were two beds in that room, and that three persons slept in a room beyond, who would have to pass through the room in which the prisoners slept.
James Penny heard prosecutor charge the prisoners with having stolen his property, heard them deny it, and afterwards Gates say “I got them. I am the one that nailed them.”
P.C. Edward Smith proved taking prisoners into custody, and hearing Yates say he thought his job was all done with.
The magistrates discharged Wilson, and sentenced Yates to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.
Wilson was then charged with stealing 1 shirt, 1 pair of trousers, and 1 scarf, the property of James Penny, on the 28th inst., at the Black Bull Inn, but the magistrates having heard the statement of prosecutor decided that the evidence was insufficient, and discharged the caseKentish Express 6-7-1867
Police Court, Monday: Before the Mayor, Messrs. J. Kelcey and R.W. Boarer.
George Yates and John Wilson were charged with stealing one white shirt, one waistcoat and one scarf, value 5s., the property of Frederick Squire, on the 28th of June last.
Frederick Squire deposed: I am a musician, lodging at the Black Bull Inn, Folkestone. On Saturday I missed my travelling bag from my bedroom. I had seen it safe on the drawers on Friday evening. The bag contained three white linen shirts, only one having been worn, ten linen collars, twelve white pocket handkerchiefs - six large not marked, and six small marked with my initial S, six pair of white cotton socks, two under flannel shirts, one old black vest, one plaid winter scarf, two music scores, hat brush, clothes brush, comb and brush, two pieces of brass belonging to a cornet, and a piece of music. In consequence of enquiries made by me I went to the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, and found both the prisoners there in the kitchen or tap-room. I charged the prisoners with breaking into my bedroom and stealing the bag with its contents. Both prisoners denied doing so. I went in, accompanied by the landlord, into a bedroom, which he said had been occupied by the prisoners. Between the mattress and the bottom of the bed I found a bundle containing one woollen shirt and two white ones – my property. I gave the prisoners in charge of P.C. Smith. I know both prisoners by sight. Yates said to me “It is no use you making a bother about your things, they are gone. I took the things. I did not know they were a traveller`s or I would not have taken them.” The other prisoner was drunk. The value of the whole of the missing things is about £2 10s.
By prisoner Yates: There were two other men in the tap-room.
Re-examined: The bag I lost was a black India-rubber one. The value of the articles produced is 5s.
William Borough Barby deposed: I was in the field adjoining the Black Bull on Friday evening last, about eight o`clock. I saw the prisoners outside the house. There was a tall man with them who had what looked to be a large black leather bag in his hand.
Louisa Bates, the wife of the landlord of the Ship Inn, said the prisoners and another man occupied a bed at her house on the previous Friday evening, and admitted in cross-examination by the prisoner Yates that there were two beds in that room, and that three persons slept in a room beyond, who would have to pass through the room in which the prisoners slept.
James Penny heard prosecutor charge the prisoners with having stolen his property, heard them deny it, and afterwards Gates say “I got them. I am the one that nailed them.”
P.C. Edward Smith proved taking prisoners into custody, and hearing Yates say he thought this job was all done with.
The magistrates discharged Wilson, and sentenced Yates to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.
Wilson was then charged with stealing 1 shirt, 1 pair of trousers, and 1 scarf, the property of James Penny, on the 28th inst., at the Black Bull Inn, but the magistrates having heard the statement of prosecutor decided that the evidence was insufficient, and discharged the case.
Dover Chronicle 27-7-1867
Police Court, Friday: Before the Mayor and Alderman Boarer.
George Aquila Gates, of the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, was summoned for harbouring loose characters at his house.
Superintendent Martin said defendant had kept the house for about twelve months – up to three months ago he had kept it very well; but since that he had been very greatly complained of. When witness spoke to him about it defendant told him he did not care what the girls did so long as he got his rent.
Fined £2 and costs, or two months imprisonment.
Defendant said he was unable to pay, and was removed in custody.
Thomas Frodsham, of the Marquis of Granby inn, was summoned for a similar offence.
Fined £3 and costs, or two months imprisonment.
Dover Express 2-8-1867, Kentish Express 3-8-1867
Police Court, Friday: Before the Mayor and Alderman Boarer
George Aquila Bates, of the Ship Inn, Radnor Street, was summoned for harbouring loose characters at his house.
He was fined £2 and costs, or two months imprisonment.
Defendant said he was unable to pay, and was removed in custody.
Thomas Frodsham, of the Marquis of Granby inn, was summoned for a similar offence, and was fined £3 and costs, or two months imprisonment.
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