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Wednesday, 3 April 2024

White Hart, (Old) High Street pre-1696 - 1780

Licensees

Ann Smith Listed 1717
Charles Hill c1741 1773
James Bateman 1773 1780

Kentish Post 19-10-1726 

To be let: The White Hart, in Folkestone, being a very large, good accustomed house, with good stables and gardens; also very good meadow land.

Enquire of Mr. Jacob Wraight, of Folkestone.

Kentish Post 24-10- 1741 

Whereas Thomas Rogers, going by that name, went away from Folkestone, in Kent, Sunday, October 4, 1741, with a black mare, saddle and bridle, with a second bit, the mare coming seven, 14 hands and a half high, with a long mane and foretop, both her hind hoofs yellow, with black streaks cross each, with some white hairs just above the hind hoofs, docked long, with a long flig tail when rode away; the said mare belonging to William Kennett, cooper, in Folkestone aforesaid: Any person, or persons, bringing the said mare to the owner, or to the printing office in Canterbury, or give notice so that she may be had again, shall have one Guinea reward, and all other reasonable charges allowed them.

N.B. The said Tho. Rogers was a servant to Mr. Charles Hill at the White Hart in Folkestone two years: He said he was born in Scotland, clips the tongue, about forty years of age, middling stature, thin faced, hollow-eyed, with a dandy complexion, wears a brown Bob wig, and is pretty well-clothed. If any person or persons will secure the said Tho. Rogers, or give notice so as he may be secured and tried according to the law, shall have one Guinea reward allowed to them. If offered to sale, pray stop the mare and give notice as above. 

Kentish Post 3-6-1749 

To be sold publicly to the highest bidder at the Excise Office in Folkestone (being the sign of the White Hart) on Wednesday next, the 7th of this inst. June, about two o`clock in the afternoon, one hundred and thirty gallons of brandy.

To be tasted on the morning of the day of sale. 

Kentish Post 5-11-1757 

To be sold by auction, at the White Hart in Folkestone, on Thursday the 17th instant, Nov., between the hours of twelve and three; a freehold estate situated in and adjoining to Folkestone, consisting of one messuage, in the occupation of the Overseers of the Poor, and let at the yearly rent of £12, one other messuage adjoining, let at £3, one other messuage adjoining, let at £5, two fields of meadow or pasture, let at £4, one brick field, let at £4; the land in good heart, the houses in good repair, and accommodated with large gardens, orchards, &c., the whole well-tenanted.

For further particulars inquire of Mr. Charles Hill, at the White Hart, in Folkestone.

Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 - 1811

General Sessions 29-4-1765

Before John Hague (Mayor), Mr. John Jordan, Mr. William Pope, Mr. Thomas Baker, Mr. Thomas Rolfe, and Mr. John Baker.

Neat Ladd, James Francklyn, Chas. Hill, Thos. Wilton, Ambrose Dadd, Ric Boxer, Widow Jeffery, Widow Gittens, Ric Beear, Mary Gittens, and Joseph Trevillon were fined at this Session 3/4 each for having false measures in their houses, which fines were paid into the hands of the Overseers of the Poor.

Neat Ladd, George; James Francklyn, Rose; Charles Hill, White Hart; Thomas Wilton, no record; Ambrose Dadd, Chequers; Richard Boxer, Fishing Boat; Widow Jeffery, Royal George; Widow Gittens, North Foreland; Richard Beear, Three Compasses; Mary Gittens, Privateer; Joseph Trevillon, Crown.

Kentish Gazette 7-12-1768

To be sold by auction on Wednesday the 21st day of this instant December, at the White Hart in Folkestone, between the hours of Two and Three of the clock in the afternoon; The freehold of six acres of woodland, lying in Rainden Wood, in the Hundred of Folkestone, of the growth of six years. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Robert Tournay, Attorney, at Hythe.


Kentish Gazette 11-3-1769

Cock Fighting

At Mr. Charles Hills, the White Hart, in Folkestone, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 14th and 15th of this inst. March, between the Gentlemen of Canterbury and Folkestone. To show twenty one cocks on each side, and to fight for four guineas a battle, and ten the odd. To weigh on Monday, the 13th. There will be a good ordinary on the table at one o`clock.

Kentish Gazette 20-3-1770

Auction Notice

To be sold by auction, on Tuesday, the 27th instant, at the White Hart, in Folkestone;

The anchors, cables, sails, materials and stores saved out of the Dutch hoy “de Vrouin Judick”, Capt. Broer Jan de Boer, which was stranded between Folkestone and Sandgate Castle, to be put up as usual in small lots.

Any further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Menet and Fector, Merchants, at Dover.

Kentish Gazette 31-7-1770

Notice

To be sold by auction on Thursday the 2nd day of August at two o`clock in the afternoon, at the sign of the White Hart in Folkestone:

A freehold dwelling house, with four rooms on a floor, fit for a genteel family, with a stable and out-house, a yard and garden, a good cellar, and running water near the door side, situated near the market in Folkestone, and now in the occupation of Thomas Chapman.

For further particulars, enquire of John Chapman, Baker, in Folkestone.

Kentish Gazette 23-3-1771

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Cock Fighting – At Mr. Hill`s, at the White Hart, at Folkestone, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 27th and 28th of this instant.

Between the gentlemen of the Weald of Kent and Canterbury and the gentlemen of East Kent and Folkestone, to show twenty one cocks on each side, for four guineas a battle, and ten the main.

A close pit, and a good ordinary at table at one o`clock.

Kentish Gazette 21-5-1771

Cock Fighting

At Charles Hill`s, at the White Hart, Folkestone, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 22nd and 23rd of this instant, May, between the gentlemen of Canterbury and Bridge and the gentlemen of Folkestone. To show eleven cocks on each side each day, for four guineas a battle, and ten the main. Two large cocks to be fought both days before dinner for five guineas a battle.

A close pit, and a good ordinary on table each day at one o`clock.
 

Kentish Gazette 30-12-1772 

Cock Fighting:.At the “White Hart,” at Folkestone, between the gentlemen of Folkestone and Canterbury. To shew twenty-one Cocks on each side, for Five Guineas a Battle, and Ten the odd battle.

A good ordinary on Table at One o’clock.

 
Kentish Gazette 9-1-1773

Cock Fighting

At the White Hart, Folkestone, between the gentlemen of Folkestone and Canterbury. To show twenty one cocks on each side, for five guineas a battle and ten the odd battle.

A good ordinary on table at one o`clock.

Kentish Gazette 6-3-1773

Cock Fighting

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the ninth and tenth days of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy three, will be fought, at the White Hart, in Folkestone, between the gentlemen of Folkestone and Canterbury, a grand match, to show twenty one cocks on each side, for ten guineas a battle and fifty guineas the main.

Dinner on the table each day at one o`clock precisely.

Kentish Gazette 7-4-1773 

White Hart Inn, in Folkestone, April 5, 1773.

James Bateman, having taken the above inn, late in the occupation of Mr. Charles Hill, begs leave to assure all ladies, gentlemen, and others, the former customers of the above house, that the same is newly fitted up, with a fresh stock of wines, spirits &c. lately provided. If a constant endeavour to please will recommend, no such will be wanting on the part of the public`s most humble servant, James Bateman.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Kentish Gazette 26-6-1773

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To be sold by auction on Thursday, the first day of July next, at the sign of the White Hart, in Folkestone, between the hours of two and four in the afternoon (unless disposed of in the meantime by private contract) all those two new-erected messuages of tenements, with the ground and appurtances thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being in the town of Folkestone, in a certain street there called Gulstone, and now in the occupations of John Brockman and ---- Wood. And also all that storehouse and shop, situate at the back part of a street called Fisherman`s Row, in the said town of Folkestone, and now occupied by Thomas Hawkes, sail maker. To be put up in separate lots.

For particulars enquire of Mr. Wickell, at Folkestone.

Kentish Gazette 13-11-1776

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James Bateman, at the White Hart Inn, Folkestone, begs leave to acquaint the public that he intends every Tuesday and Saturday morning, at Half past Eight O`Clock, to set out from Folkestone to Mr. Richard Barrett`s, at the sign of the Folkestone Cutter, at Dover, with a genteel post-chaise, able horses, and a careful driver.

To begin for the first time on Saturday next, and to return to Folkestone on the evenings of those days.

To carry passengers at One Shilling and Sixpence each.

Parcels, &c., will be taken in, and carefully delivered, with the greatest punctuality.

The favour of his Friends, and the Public in general, will be ever most gratefully acknowledged.

By their most obedient humble servant,

James Bateman.

Folkestone, November 11th, 1776.

Note: Date for name change to Folkestone Arms is at variance with More Bastions.
 
Kentish Gazette 29-3-1777

Came astray, on Tuesday the 18th day of this instant March, to the house of James Bateman, commonly called or known by the sign of The White Hart in Folkestone, a handsome pointer dog. Whoever owns the same, by applying as above, describing the marks and blighs, and paying the charges of advertising and keep, may have the same again.

Note: This extends the life of the White Hart from 1772.
 
Kentish Gazette 21-10-1778

Tomorrow, Thursday the 22nd inst. Mrs. Harrington attends at the White Hart, Folkestone, and for that day only takes the most striking likenesses, in one minute, at 2s 6d each. Mrs. Harrington respectfully solicits those inclinable to honour her by sitting, to favour her on that day, as engagements in London will not permit a longer stay.

Kentish Gazette 17-3-1779 

Lost, on Thursday last, the 11th instant, March, a young sandy-coloured greyhound dog, with four white feet, answers to the name of Pan. Whoever has found the said dog, and will bring him to Mr. Bateman, at the White Hart Inn, Folkestone, shall receive half a guinea reward; and whoever detains and secretes the said dog after this public notice shall be prosecuted for the same as the law directs.

Kentish Gazette 23-6-1779 

Advertisement: Stolen or Strayed from the White Hart Inn, in Folkestone, on Monday, the 6th day of June instant: A large, handsome, white greyhound dog, with a few brindled spots on his head and rump, remarkably deep-chested, and answers to the name of Smoker.

Whoever will give information of such dog, so that he may be had again, to James Bateman, at the White Hart aforesaid, shall receive half a guinea reward for their trouble, and whoever secretes the said dog after this public notice will be prosecuted for the same with the utmost rigour of the law.

Kentish Gazette 16-2-1780

Advertisement: Cock Fighting: On Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd instant will be fought, at the White Hart, Folkestone, a main of cocks, between the gentlemen of Folkestone and the gentlemen of Hothfield, with the adjacent parishes. To show eleven cocks on a side each day, for three guineas a battle, and six the odd.

A good ordinary at the White Hart each day at one o`clock.

Kentish Gazette 23-9-1780

Advertisement: Folkestone Arms, (late the White Hart) Folkestone, James Bateman informs his friends and the public in general that he has completely rebuilt his house and fitted it up in the most genteel and commodious manner for the reception and accommodation of all who will do him the favour of their company.

He has also provided himself with a fresh assortment of liquors of every kind, and of the best sorts; he therefore humbly hopes for a continuance of that encouragement which, having long experienced he most gratefully acknowledges, and will endeavour to deserve in future.

Folkestone Sept. 22nd, 1780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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