Wheatsheaf (2) 1940s

Folkestone Express 25-5-1940

Local News

On Wednesday Mr. Burville, the licensee of the Wheatsheaf Inn applied lor a music licence at the Folkestone Police Court.

The Clerk (Mr. C. Rootes) enquired the nature and the reason of the application, and Mr. Burville said the music licence was so that he could install a wireless set in order that the customers could hear the news.

The Chairman (Mr. L.G.A. Collins) said the Magistrates granted a licence.

Folkestone Herald 8-7-1944

Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mr. James Robert Burvill, licensee of the Wheatsheaf Inn, Bridge Street, which occurred suddenly on Monday.

Mr. Burvill, who was aged 54, was born in Folkestone, and formerly was employed by the Southern Railway as a checker at the Harbour Station, until he resigned the position about nine years ago to enter the licensed trade.

He was well known and respected in the district, and was a popular figure in Masonic circles, being a member of the Castle Lodge, Sandgate.

 

He leaves a widow, with whom much sympathy has been expressed. The funeral took place at the Folkestone Borough Cemetery, Hawkinge, following a service at St. Saviour's Church.