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Saturday, 14 June 2014

Alexandra Tavern 1930s



Folkestone Herald 27-9-1930

Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mr. John Marsh, aged 71, for 25 years the licensee of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, which occurred at his residence on Sunday after a painful illness patiently borne. Mr. Marsh was a Folkestonian, having lived in the town practically all his life. Previous to taking the Alexandra Tavern, he held a licence at The Wellington, Harbour Street and at Alkham. He was a blacksmith by trade and had been employed in that capacity by the Earl of Radnor for about 30 years. Mr. Marsh was very well-known in the town although of a quiet disposition.

He leaves a widow, three sons, seven daughters, and 23 grandchildren. Early next year Mr. and Mrs. Marsh would have celebrated their golden wedding. Much sympathy will be felt for the relatives in their sad bereavement.

The funeral took place very quietly at the Folkestone Cemetery (Hawkinge).

Folkestone Express 11-10-1930

Wednesday 8th October: Before Alderman R.G. Wood, Miss A.M. Hunt, Mr. F. Seager, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, and Mr. W. Smith.

Richard Horace Marsh applied for the transfer of the licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, held by John Marsh, now deceased.

The Magistrates` Clerk said it was quite a small house.

Applicant said he had a wife, who would be living there, and would manage it. He would be carrying on his work of omnibus driver.

The application was granted.
 

Folkestone Herald 11-10-1930

Wednesday, October 8th: Before Alderman R.G. Wood, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Miss A.M. Hunt, Mr. F. Seager, and Mr. W. Smith.

Richard Horace Marsh applied for the transfer of the licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, Folkestone, which held an off licence, from his father, John Marsh, deceased, to himself. The late licensee had recently died, and the widow was protected in respect of the house. The applicant was an omnibus driver.

The application was granted.

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