Lifeboat 1920s

Folkestone Express 28-7-1928

Obituary

The death took place, suddenly, of Mr. Frederick William Newman, the licensee of the Lifeboat Inn, North Street, and his demise will be regretted by a large circle of friends, who will extend their sympathy to Mrs. Newman, the widow, in her bereavement.

The late Mr. Newman was 49 years of age, and had resided at the Lifeboat for about five years. He was formerly in the employ of the Folkestone Waterworks Company.

The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at the Folkestone Cemetery.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Express 29-9-1928

Local News

On Tuesday at the Police Court the licence of the Lifeboat Inn, North Street, was temporarily transferred from Mrs. Florence May Newman to Mr. William H. Rolfe, who has formerly held a licence at Dover.

Notes: Date is at variance with More Bastions. No mention of Mrs. Newman.

 

Folkestone Herald 13-10-1928

Local News

At Folkestone Police Court on Wednesday morning the licence of the Lifeboat Inn, North Street, (from Mr. F.M. Newman to Mr. W.H. Rolfe) was transferred.

Note: Lifeboat transfer is at variance with More Bastions.