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London Road
Shorne
Above map from 1895, printed 1898 showing the location of the "Crown
Inn" magenta, and the "Old Beefsteak House," cyan.
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Above map 1895. |
According to a map the pub was
operating under the name, of the "Old Beefsteakhouse" in 1895. I
have traced this back to 1819 when it was known as the "Beef Steak Inn."
Obviously not "old" then.
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Kentish Gazette 28 August 1819.
Free Tavern and Hotel.
High London and Dover Kent Road.
To be sold by private contract, by Charles Larkin, the unexpired
term of 10 years in the lease of the oldest establish Tavern, called
the "Beef Steak House," most eligible situated abutting the high
turnpike road, and only a pleasant walk from the populous
neighbourhood of Gravesend and the Three Towns, and calculated for
business.
The House contains excellent accommodation, with Shrubbery and
Pleasure Grounds, and about 14 acres of rich Orchard and Meadow
Land; is perfectly free from brewer or distiller, and his
considered, as a road house, equal to most in the country.
For particulars apply to C. Larkin, City Repository, Rochester.
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From the Maidstone Gazette and West Kent Courier, 25 December, 1827.
Shorn, near Rochester, to be sold by auction, by Mr. T. Homewood.
At the "Beef Steak Inn," at Shorn, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of January,
1828, at 3 o'clock precisely, unless previously disposed of by private
contract.
One moiety or half part of about seven acres of valuable land, with two
cottages, a stable, and other outbuildings, and the entirety of a good
barn being therein, situated in the parish of Shorn, about three and a
half miles from Rochester, and the same distance from Gravesend, and in
the occupation of Mr. Charles Jarratt, as yearly tenant.
The land is well planted with fruit trees, part is used as a market
garden, and the whole is a in a high state of cultivation.
The greater part of this valuable land abounds with the finest brick
earth, which, from its contiguity to Rochester, Gravesend, &c. &c.
renders it particularly desirable.
For further particulars, and to treat for the purchase, apply to Messrs.
Stevens and Hills, Solicitors; or the Auctioneer, Maidstone.
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Kentish Gazette, 18 November 1851.
Chatham. Salutary Alteration in the Law.
On the 9th of December last year, George Smith, formerly landlord of the
"Beef Steak House," at Shorne, was summoned to appear before the County
Magistrates at Rochester, on a charge of having left his wife and
children chargeable to the parish of Chatham. Defendant, however, did
not appear, notwithstanding the bail he had entered into to do so, and
the case being proceeded with ex parte, (done with respect to or in the
interests of one side only or of an interested outside party) and
proved, he was sentenced to be imprisoned for three months. A difficulty
now arose as to his apprehension, it being known that he had gone to
Jersey, and so the case remained, until a recent alteration in the
relations between that island and this country, which gave the power of
putting the warrant into force. The parish officers of Chatham having
become aware of the fact, applied to have it carried into effect.
Accordingly a few days ago, Superintendent Everist proceeded to Jersey,
apprehended the delinquent, and on Tuesday, the 28th ult., conveyed him
to the county goal, where he will be kept in durance vile,
(a long
prison sentence,) for the term originally directed by the Court.
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Gravesend Reporter, October 24th 1896.
DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.
There died at Higham, on Tuesday, John Beckenham (sic), at the age of 88
years. For 37 years he lived at the "Duke of York" public house,
commonly known as the Beefsteak house. His faculties remained unimpaired
to the end, and he could remember the Battle of Waterloo and the Great
Frost of 1815." |
LICENSEE LIST
BECKINGHAM John 1841-96 dec'd (age 30 in 1841 )
Census
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