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43 High Street
Canterbury
Above photo circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. This Edwardian
photograph was taken, most likely, to capture the image of the
Elizabethan House, which had served as the "Crown Inn" from the 15th to
the latter part of the 18th century, when it appears to have closed. The
"New Crown" opened soon afterwards (c.1800?) and at some point in the
19th century, the property was acquired by Mackeson's Hythe Brewery. The
rear part of the building served, from 1836 to 1850 as Canterbury City
Constabulary's first Police Station. The pub seems to have closed its
doors in 1910 and for many years the premises housed retail businesses.
What had been the "New Crown"/Police Station now operates as the Cuban
cocktail bar. The open yard area behind the Cuban is still called Crown
Yard. |
Above photo circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. Showing that
the pub was a tied house of Mackeson's Hythe Brewery. Next door stood
the "Foresters' Hall,"
which appears to have been a licensed venue for meetings, dinners and
other social occasions. Immediately opposite is the "Guildhall
Tavern," which is variously described as the "Guildhall
Tap/Hotel." |
Above photo, 1909, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Michael Glover suggests that the "New Crown" is indeed the same pub as
the "Old Crown."
There is also another "Crown"
addressed at 57 Burgate Street.
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From the Whitstable Times, 11 January, 1902.
CANTERBURY POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.
Before the Mayor (Alderman G. Collard) in the chair, Mr. H. G. Sadler,
and Mr. J. Cox.
A TROUBLESOME SOLDIER.
George Ayre, private in the 5th Lancer, was charged with being drunk and
disorderly, and also assaulting the police. P.C. Jury stated that at
about 10.55 the previous night he was called to the “New Crown,” in High
Street, to eject prisoner. When he got him into the street he wanted to
fight. He was very drunk, and used bad language. Witness tried to
persuade him to go to the barracks, but he refused, and witness had to
take him into custody. In doing so prisoner became vary violent, and
struck witness on the jaw and the chest. Witness closed with him, and
they both fell to the ground. Prisoner then kicked him on the back. With
the assistance of P.C. Lockey and Provost sergeant Webb, he was taken to
the police station. Prisoner said he did not remember anything about it, and was very sorry. The bench considered both charges proved, and fined the prisoner 20s.
and 6s. 6d. costs, or in default one month’s hard labour. |
LICENSEE LIST
TURNER John Mildenhall 1903+
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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