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Horse Lees
Boughton Under Blean
Ville of Dunkirk
https://youtu.be/lm_CbHPC5ns
Above photo, 1905, kindly sent by Christoph Bull. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Marie Rook. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Marie Rook. |
Above postcard, circa 1915, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown by David Long. |
Above sign, September 1986.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
Above map 1896, annotated by Rory Kehoe. |
The Boughton Under Blean residents mainly made their living from the
timber trade, hence the name of this pub. I have also seen this pub
incorrectly addressed under Dunkirk.
The pub has now unfortunately closed, been demolished around 2008/9 and is now a set of
private residences.
Above showing the site of the former "Woodman's Hall" 2014. |
In March 1867 it was stated that Mary Dunkin married William Nicholson.
William Kennett died on 4 Mar 1881 "near the Woodmans Hall Inn" in
Dunkirk aged 73, of a stroke. He was a farm labourer. M. A. Foreman from
Boughton was present for the registration of the death.
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Kentish Gazette, 16 July 1844.
BOUGHTON.
An inquest was held on Thursday last at the "Woodman's Hall," Ville of
Dunkirk, before T. T. Delasaux, esq., coroner, on view of the body of Mr.
Robert Quaife, farmer, Boughton, who suddenly expired while sitting at
tea the previous day. From the evidence of deceased’s daughter, he had
been very feeble and infirm during the last two or three years, but on
the day in question he appeared somewhat better, and had been out
walking in the early part of that day. Mr. Francis, surgeon, was sent
for, but on his arrival life was extinct. The surgeon was of opinion his
death was caused from apoplexy. This evidence being adduced, the jury
returned a verdict of "Natural death." During the inquest the coroner
addressed the constables of the parish, and explained to them the law on
the subject of their duties, and impressed upon them the necessity of
their informing him of a death that was in the least sudden.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 27 May 1845.
On Friday last and inquest was held at the "Woodman's Arms," Ville of
Dunkirk, before T. T. Delasaux Esq., coroner, on view of the body of
Sarah James, who died the preceding day from the effects of a fall but
she received some time since. From the evidence of Mr. R. S. Francis,
surgeon, it appeared that she had been suffering in consequence of that
accident, by which her health was accelerated. The facts coming to the
knowledge of the church, the officer, he deemed it advisable to give
notice to the coroner, knowing that if any person met with an accident,
and died before the expiration of a 12-month, it is compulsory to hold
an inquest; but if that person once recovered from the effects of the
accident, and is again attacked with any illness, than an inquest is not
requisite.
Verdict - "Accidental Death, through a fall."
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Dover Chronicles 12 June 1847.
Death.
June 3, at the "Ville of Dunkirk," near Canterbury, Mary, only
daughter of Mr. Pay, landlord of the "Woodman's Hall."
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Kentish Gazette, 15 June 1847.
DEATH.
Pay:— June 3. at the Ville of Dunkirk, near Canterbury, Mary, only
daughter of Mr. Pay, landlord of the "Woodman's Hall."
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 5 March 1881.
Dunkirk. Fatal accident.
On Saturday last Coroner Delasaux held an inquest at the "Woodlands
Hall," in the parish, on the body of Sarah Hill, a widow, age 88 years.
It appeared that the poor old lady had by some means fallen down the
front of her house, striking her forehead on a flower pot, and
sustaining such serious injuries that she expired a few minutes
afterwards.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 5 January 1901. Price 1d.
BOUGHTON CLUB DINNER
On Thursday last, on the occasion of the annual dinner of the Society
held at the "Woodman's Hall," Mr. Percy Marsh, of Dunkirk, the
indefatigable Secretary, gave an outline of the year's accounts, which
was more than commonly satisfactory. The sick allowance in a club of 56
members only amounted to £6 16s. 8d., and the dividend of £1 1s. 2d. per
member, after the payment of all liabilities, including the dinner, was
very gratifying. The club room at the "Woodman's Hall" has lately been further enlarged,
so that the 60 odd who sat down to dinner did so with every comfort, and
Mr. C. E. Pettmar, of tbe Dunkirk schools, presided over a happy and
appreciate company, the vice-chair being occupied by Mr. Hinks, of
Faversham (a former tenant of the house).
“The Queen and Royal family" having been honoured, the toast of the
“Imperial Forces of the Empire" was received with enthusiasm, and
Private Cooper, of the Buffs, a lately returned Reservist, gave a
capital rendering of "Tommy Atkins." Songs were abundant throughout the
evening, but Mr. Hinks "Irish Fusiliers” crowned them all. Mr. Coombs
(pianist) and Mr. Jefferey (violinist) played selections, and their
accompaniments made the singing more than usually enjoyable. “Prosperity
to the Club," the health of the Secretary, and thanks to the performers
having been duly given and received, Mr. and Mrs. Lonkhurst received
quite an ovation. The evening closed with the usual compliment to
Messrs. W. E. and J. Rigden, of Faversham. |
LICENSEE LIST
PAY Elias 1847-61+ (age 58 in 1861 )
DUNKIN Mary to Mar/1867
NICHOLSON William Mar/1867-71+ (age 38 in 1871)
DIVERS Henry 1874-82+ (age 31 in 1881)
MARSH Wellington to Mar/1891
HOUSDEN Alexander Mar/1891+ (age 36 in 1891)
LONGHURST Clarke 1901-03+ (age 37 in 1901)
FOREMAN W Mrs 1913-22+
CLINCH Charles John 1938+
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Census
Canterbury
Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From
the Kelly's Directory 1913
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