Two men stand outside the Folkestone Lugger in this photo of c1865. Credit Eamonn Rooney |
Licensees
Frances Poskett 1808 1815 To Fountain (1)
John Richardson 1815 1825 Ex Hovelling Boat
Thomas Court Listed 1825
Joseph Earl 1837 1846 from Marquis Of Wellington
Richard Fowle 1846 1860
Frederick Taylor c1860 1885 Renamed East Kent Arms
Maidstone Gazette 12-8-1845
At a Special and Petty Sessions held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last, before J. Bateman Esq., Mayor, D. Major and W. Major Esqs., and Capt. Sherren, the following alehouse licenses were transferred, viz: from Joseph Earl, of the Folkestone Lugger, to Richard Fowle; from said Richard Fowle, of the British Lion, to Robert Burvill; from William Harrison, of the Marquis of Granby, to James Hall; from said James Hall, of the Ship, to John Harrison; from James Collard, of the King`s Arms to William Smith.
Note: Transfers of Folkestone Lugger, British Lion, Marquis of Granby are earlier than previously known. Neither licensee for Ship listed in More Bastions.
Maidstone Gazette 7-8-1849
Petty Sessions, Tuesday; Before C. Golder Esq., Mayor, W. Major and J. Bateman Esqs.
Richard Fowle, of this town, publican, appeared to answer the information of John Edward Laeon, Comptroller of Customs, for keeping disorderly persons in and about his house, against the tenor of his license. Mr. Delasaux appeared on behalf of defendant. The case was dismissed, there being an error in the information
Dover Chronicle 15-12-1849
An elderly woman, named Richardson, many years landlady of the Folkestone Lugger, Sandgate Road, was picked up in the street and taken to her miserable residence at the back of the Folkestone Cutter, where she was found dead the next day.
Southeastern Gazette 8-10-1861
Birth: On the 29th ult., at the North Foreland Inn, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, the wife of Mr. Taylor, of a daughter.
Note: This is incorrect and refers to the Folkestone Lugger. Confirmed by birth record on Ancestry.
Folkestone Chronicle 5-12-1863
Extract from a meeting of the Folkestone Corporation on Wednesday, when the Corporation were discussing the widening of Sandgate Road, which would involve the taking down of some property: Mr. Hoad thought the line ought to be struck from the east end of the Lugger, as no doubt the Lugger would be rebuilt one day, the line then would be an improved one, and the street widened by about 2 feet.
Mr. Tite did not think it probable that Mr. Ash would rebuild the Lugger very soon, seeing that he was now laying out a £1,000 on it.
Kentish Gazette 25-8-1885
Town
Council: At a meeting on Wednesday, the Deputy Town Clerk read a letter from
Messrs. Banks and Son asking the Corporation what they intended to do with
regard to the acquisition of a piece of land at the site of the Lugger Inn for
the widening of Sandgate Road. A letter was also read from Messrs. Ash and Co.,
brewers, Canterbury, stating that as they intended making considerable
alterations at the Lugger Inn it would be an excellent opportunity for putting
the house back in a line with the adjoining property. If the Corporation would
give them £300 they were willing to set back. Councillor Willis moved that a
reply be sent to Messrs. Ash, stating that the Council were desirous of making
the improvement, but they felt that the terms were beyond their acceptance.
Alderman Hoad seconded, and the motion was carried.
Kentish Gazette 17-11-1885
Canterbury: On Friday Inspector Ells and Police Constable Sinclair arrested a man for stealing a pony and trap belonging to Mr. Scott, landlord of the Lugger Inn, Folkestone. The pony and trap were found at the Bee Hive Inn; they had been offered for sale to Mr. Green, landlord of the Maid of Kent Inn.
Kentish Gazette 24-11-1885
At the Folkestone Police Court last week, William Armett, a man of about 60 years of age, and of shabby genteel appearance, was charged with stealing a pony and cart, with harness, whip and rug, amounting in value to over £50, the property of John H. Scott, proprietor of the East Kent Stables, Sandgate Road, Folkestone.
Mr. Scott said that on Friday, November 13th, prisoner had the pony and trap to go to Dover.
Joseph Bennett, stableman, 14, North Lane, Canterbury said: I saw prisoner in Canterbury yesterday about two o`clock in the Flying Horse yard. The pony was in the stable and the cart in the lodge. He was talking to three or four men about selling the cart. I did not take much notice of him, but went to dinner. He pointed out the cart and was offered £7 for it, but I did not hear what else was said. I came back about 3 o`clock. I then saw prisoner and another man in the cart driving the pony, and I recognised as they came round the corner that it was Mr. Scott`s pony. The prisoner stopped at the Flying Horse bar, and I held the pony`s head as he got out the trap. He was talking to several men about selling the cart, rug and whip, and said they belonged to him. He was trying to bargain with the man who was in the trap with him. He said the pony and harness did not belong to him. I had my suspicions and telegraphed to Mr. Scott, and when I came back from the Post Office the prisoner and trap were gone. I afterwards saw it at the stable about 5 o`clock and took it away from him and told him I should give him into custody in consequence of instructions I had received in a telegram from Mr. Scott. I took the pony and trap and put them in the Bee Hive stables, and returned to find the prisoner, but he was gone, and I saw him again at the Police Station about eight o`clock. I told several they should not part with their money until I had got an answer from Mr. Scott. The man in the cart with prisoner was Alfred Hills, a stableman and a dealer in a bit of a way.
Prisoner was committed for trial.