Folkestone Express 2-8-1924
Friday, July 25th: Before Mr. G. Boyd, Alderman
C.E. Mumford, Messrs. W.R. Boughton and W. Hollands, and Dr. Nuttall.
Mr. P. Attwood was granted a licence to sell intoxicants in
a marquee for the Cheerful Sparrows` Fete on August 6th and 7th,
from 2.30 to 10 p.m., the Clerk stating that the Magistrates had no power to
grant the licence later than 10 p.m., as it would be against the law to do so.
Folkestone
Express 13-3-1926
Obituary
We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. James Tunbridge, of
Laudec Villa, 74, Radnor Park Road, and which
took place in the Royal Victoria Hospital on Monday morning. He was 76 years of
age, and had enjoyed good health until about a month ago. The deepest sympathy,
we are sure, will be extended to the members of
the family, who are left to mourn a very great loss. He leaves a widow, three
sons and a. daughter, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ever a fine personality, the late Mr. Tunbridge
was characterised by his extreme geniality and goodwill. He was a typical old
English gentleman, who had won the highest esteem of those whom he came in
contact. He was ever ready to help those in distress, and some of his staunch
advice proved invaluable. His kindly nature had won the admiration of his
fellow men. He celebrated his
golden wedding on Christmas Day, 1921, the marriage taking place at the Holy
Trinity Church, Dover, on Christmas morning, 1871. He was born at Alkham, the
village midwav between Folkestone and Dover, and was a son of the late Mr. Thomas
Tunbridge. He was a brother of the late Mr. Tilden Tunbridge. He was a
carpenter, and was employed on the South Eastern Railway for twelve years. He
was one of the first to commence the work on the projected Channel Tunnel. He
assisted in the building of Shorncliffe Station and was foreman-in-charge of Cheriton
Arch Station, which, at the present time is known as the Central Station.
He became the proprietor of the Castle Inn, Foord, and subsequently resided at
the Guildhall Vaults, the Railway Bell, and the Fountain Hotel, Seabrook. He
retired from business in 1917. He was the chairman of the Licensed Victuallers
Society on three occasions, and was the chairman of the Licensed Victuallers’
Mineral Water Co. for six years. He was exceedingly fond of bowls, and was a
member of the Hythe Bowling Club. He was quite content and happy when
“trundling the woods’.” He was, in his time, an excellent shot, and was
probably one of the best shots in the neighbourhood. He was greatly devoted to
shooting, and with! his canine friend and a gun and cartridges, would make his
way to the woods, where he spent many happy hours. He loved a game of
billiards, and was known to be a very good welder of the cue, and was a rather
formidable exponent of the game. He came to Folkestone 47 years ago. He was a
member of the Brotherhood of the Cheerful Sparrows, and also of the Folkestone
Club.
The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), at
the Folkestone Cemetery, when the Vicar of St. John’s Church (the Rev. J. B.
Cowell) officiated at the Church and at the graveside in the Folkestone
Cemetery.
Folkestone Herald
13-3-1926
Obituary
We regret to announce the death on Sunday of Mr. James
Tunbridge, of 74, Radnor Park Road. The deceased, who was seventy four years of
age was widely known in the town and district.
In his early days he followed the occupation of a carpenter
and was employed on the South Eastern Railway for twelve years. He was one of
the first to start on the work of the Channel tunnel, the site of which was
afterwards utilised for a coal boring. He helped to build Shorncliffe Station,
and was foreman-in-charge of the erection of Cheriton Arch Station,
subsequently known as Radnor Park and now as the Central Station. As a licensed
victualler he was in turn licensee of the Castle Inn, Foord, Guildhall Vaults,
Railway Bell, and the Fountain Hotel, Seabrook. In his particular calling
deceased was regarded as a model, inasmuch as he always acted strictly in
accordance with the licensing laws. He was for some time Chairman of the local
Licensed Victuallers` Association, and also acted in a similar capacity for the
Folkestone and District Licensed Victuallers` Mineral Water and General Supply
Coy., Ltd. In both these positions he enjoyed the full confidence of the
members. He retired from business about nine years ago.
Decease was a great devotee of the outdoor life. He loved a
game of bowls, and nothing gave him greater pleasure than to handle the “woods”
on the greens of the Hythe Bowling Club, of which he was a member up to the
time of his death. He found great pleasure, too, with his gun and dog amid the
“wheaten stubble” on autumn and winter days. He was widely regarded as a “dead
shot”. A respected member of the Folkestone Club, he also enjoyed a game of
billiards, and could give a good account of himself with the cue and ivories.
The late Mr. Tunbridge was born at Alkham, but had resided
in Folkestone practically all his life. He celebrated his Golden Wedding on
Christmas Day, 1921, and on that occasion, with his devoted partner, was the
recipient of presents from many friends. Deceased was a typical Englishman. He
was outspoken to a degree, “straight as a die”, and a real manly man. As such
he was regarded by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. He was a
friend to many, and did a lot of good by stealth.
To his widow and surviving family (three sons and one
daughter) much sympathy is extended.
The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Thursday
afternoon.
Folkestone Herald
23-7-1927
Local News
Mr. P.W. Attwood, of the Castle Inn, was granted an
occasional licence to sell intoxicating liquors on the Leas Sports Ground on
August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, on the occasion of
the Cheerful Sparrows fete, at the Folkestone Petty Sessions yesterday
(Friday).
The following full
licence was transferred: The Castle Inn, Foord, from Mr. Pat Attwood to Mr. H.
Surtees.
The transfer of
several licences was approved by the Folkestone Magistrates at the Folkestone
transfer sessions on Wednesday. The licence of the Castle Inn was transferred
from Mr. Percy Attwood to Mr. Henry Surtees, of Tonbridge.
Folkestone
Express 12-10-1929
Local News
A special transfer sessions was held at the Folkestone
Police Court on Wednesday, when transfers in connection with several well-known
licensed houses were made.
Folkestone
Herald 12-10-1929
Local News
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