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| Engine Inn (centre), c1855. Credit Eamonn Rooney |
George Norris 1845 1856 To Radnor Inn. Renamed Princess Royal
Maidstone Gazette
9-9-1851
Annual Licensing Day; Before R. Hart Esq., Mayor, D. Major, W. Bateman and W. Major Esqs.
There were three applications for new licenses, viz., James Gaby Breach for a license to sell spirits &c., at the refreshment room on the harbour; Thomas Spicer for the Two Bells, Bridge Street, Canterbury Road; Thos. Taylor for the Darlington Arms, Shellons Lane.
Mr. Eves, of the Black Bull, attended, and objected to a license being granted to Thomas Spicer as unnecessary and injurious to his business; he handed in a memorial signed by the incumbent, churchwardens, and Lord Radnor`s agent (Mr. Hinton) &c.
The Magistrates having consulted, the Mayor, in giving their decision, stated that it had been the invariable custom here to grant licenses to all applicants, without reference to the necessity for them, a course he objected to, but as the majority of the Magistrates present were in favour of the applicant his license would be granted, as well as the other two.
All the old licenses were granted, except to Robert Baker, Cooper`s Arms; George Norris, Engine Inn; and Charles Hill, Radnor Inn. The sessions were adjourned for a fortnight, when the renewal of their licenses will be reconsidered by the Magistrates.
Note: Robert Baker, Coopers Arms previously unknown.
Canterbury Journal
13-9-1851
At the Annual Licensing Day there were three applications for new licenses, viz., James Gaby Breach for a license to sell spirits &c., at the refreshment room on the harbour; Thomas Spicer for the Two Bells, Bridge Street, Canterbury Road; Thos. Taylor for the Darlington Arms, Shellons Lane. Mr. Eves, of the Black Bull, attended, and objected to a license being granted to Thomas Spicer as unnecessary and injurious to his business; he handed in a memorial signed by the incumbent, churchwardens, and Lord Radnor`s agent (Mr. Hinton) &c.
The Magistrates having consulted, the Mayor, in giving their decision, stated that it had been the invariable custom here to grant licenses to all applicants, without reference to the necessity for them, a course he objected to, but as the majority of the Magistrates present were in favour of the applicant his license would be granted, as well as the other two.
All the old licenses were granted, except to Robert Baker, Cooper`s Arms; George Norris, Engine Inn; and Charles Hill, Radnor Inn. The sessions were adjourned for a fortnight, when the renewal of their licenses will be reconsidered by the Magistrates.
Note: Robert Baker, Coopers Arms previously unknown.
Maidstone Gazette
23-9-1851
Adjourned General Licensing Meeting: This meeting took place on Wednesday, before R. Hart Esq., Mayor, and W. Major Esq. Three licenses which were suspended a fortnight ago, to give the Magistrates time to consider whether they should be granted or not, were granted, on the several parties promising to conduct their houses better in future.
Canterbury Journal
27-9-1851
At the Adjourned Licensing Day last week the three licenses which were suspended a fortnight ago, to give the Magistrates time to consider whether they should be granted or not, were granted, on the several parties promising to conduct their houses better in future.
Kent Herald 21-9-1854
Annual Licensing Day
Before renewing the licenses, the Mayor addressed the publicans, informing them that a new law was passed, explaining to them the particular features of the Act, and hoped they would adhere to it. The whole of the licenses were renewed, with the exception of the Radnor Inn, Odd Fellow's Arms, and the Engine Inn. Applications for new licenses were made for the George, Gun, and Belle Vue Tavern; the first only was granted, on the ground that it was a new house in the room of one pulled down. The sign of the Fleur-de-lis was changed to the MartelloTavern.
Dover Chronicle
23-9-1854
Annual Licensing Day: Before the Mayor, S. Mackie, W. Major, T. Golder, G. Kennicott and T. Kingsnorth Esqs.
The whole of the licenses were renewed, with the exception of the Radnor Inn, Oddfellows Arms and Engine Inn. Applications for new licenses were made for the George, Gun and Belle Vue Tavern; the first only was granted on the ground that it was a new house in the room of one pulled down. The sign of the Fleur de Lis was changed to the Martello Tavern.
Dover Telegraph 21-7-1855
Petty Sessions, Wednesday: Before Wm. Major and J. Kelcey Esqs.
George Norris, landlord of the Engine Inn, was charged, on the information of John Bamford, nuisance inspector, with opening and commencing to empty a cesspool in the daytime, contrary to the bye-laws, to which he pleaded Guilty, but urged in extenuation that the cesspool had begun to overflow and run into the kitchen, so as to cause a nuisance in the house, and that he only removed sufficient to prevent its overflowing until it could be conveniently emptied.
The Bench considered that proper notice had not been taken of the cesspool, or it would not have overflowed. Fined in the mitigated penalty of 1s. and 10s. 6d. costs.
Note: Whiting not listed in More Bastions
Dover Telegraph
7-6-1856
The license of the Engine, in South Street, was transferred from George Norris to William Whiting, of Tonbridge; and the Royal Oak from Alfred Sankey (sic) to Mr. Chester, of Hythe.
Kent Herald 12-6-1856
Petty Sessions: The license of the Engine Inn, South Street, was transferred from George Norris to William Whiting, of Tonbridge, and the Royal Oak from Alfred Tookey to Mr. Chester, of Hythe.
Folkestone Chronicle 20-9-1856
Tuesday September 16th. Present – The Mayor, W. Major, W. Bateman, S. Mackie and J. Kelcey esqrs.
William Whiting, landlord of the Princess Royal (late the Engine Inn) appeared to answer an information, charging him with keeping his house open during the hours of divine service on Sunday last.
Police constable Nicholls proved he found several persons drinking in his house about noon on Sunday last. The house was usually well conducted, and there was no noise or disturbances on that morning.
Defendant pleaded that his was a house for travellers, that he had 10 lodgers, and that he could not control the persons who might frequent it.
The Mayor said he was glad to find the police give such a good account of the general conduct of the defendant; he should therefore mitigate the fine to 1s and costs to 8s 6d.
Southeastern Gazette 23-9-1856
Petty Sessions: Before The Mayor, W. Major, W. Bateman, S. Mackie, and J. Kelcey, Esqs.
William Whiting, landlord of the Princess Royal (late Engine Inn,) appeared to answer the complaint of Superintendent Steer for keeping his house open for the sale of beer during divine service on Sunday last.
Samuel Nichols, police constable, proved to finding 7 persons jn the defendant’s house at half-past 12 o’clock; there was three or four lodgers and strangers, and beer on the table in a glass. The men were very quiet.
Defendant, said that several travellers had come in from Dover and had refreshments; they had some beer and left it in a glass; he served no other persons; a man named Tyas brought them in. He had kept a house for many years, and had never been complained of before.
In answer to a question from Mr. Bateman Superintendent Steer said the house was well conducted.
Fined 1s., costs 8s. 6d.
