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1 Napier Road
Bromley
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Above photo showing the location of the pub 2016. |
Above sign, 2010, kindly sent by Roger Pester. |
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Kentish Gazette, 22 January 1850.
Fatal Accident.
An inquest was held at the "Palace" on the 12th inst., on the body of
Thomas Cooper, gardener to Coles Child, Esq., before C. Carttar, Esq.,
coroner. Evidence was given that the unfortunate man was engaged, with
others, felling a large tree on the lawn the workmen had dug a hole
round the tree, and fastened a rope, of which deceased had charge, but
it appeared he was under the tree looking up at the trunk; when the men
saw it falling, they called loudly, but deceased remained motionless;
the trunk fell on him and rebounded, fracturing the skull and almost cut
him through at the thighs; he died instantaneously. Mr. Child stated
deceased was a most excellent servant, being naturally nervous he
considered the danger he saw himself in paralyzed his limbs.
Verdict:— "Accidental death." It appeared another man was in the hole
and had just time to save himself, receiving a heavy blow from the tree
on one arm.
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From the Bromley Record, October, 1861. Bromley 1.bmp"
A Bull, so it is said, was seen to go in at the front door of the "White Hart
Hotel," on Friday morning, the 20th ult. The news soon spread, and a number of
persons were as soon on the spot to witness the summary ejection of the animal,
and perhaps to see somebody tossed. A few minutes, and out came a Cow from
another part of the premises at full speed. She had probably been tempted to
commit this act of trespass by seeing the green lawn at the back, from the
street. If a bull went in, as was at first reported, it is there now, for it has
not been seen since.
A Pig Tale.
During the confusion caused by the Bull, which is now believed to have been a
Cow, in the Garden of the "White Hart," a Pig, a little Newcome, made his
escape. He was followed but gave his pursuers the go by. The first intelligence
of his whereabouts was that he had been seen making himself at home, and more
free than welcome among the choice flowers and shrubs in front of the "Palace,"
the residence of Coles Child, Esq. For this offence piggy was condemned to
suffer capital punishment, if he could be caught, by order of the above-named
gentleman, as the story goes. The death warrant however, on explanation, was
countermanded by the worthy magistrate. Whether Grumphy overheard the sentence
or not is best known to himself, he was no longer visible there, and the next
time his presence was recognized was about an hour and a half afterwards at
Hayes.
How he got there has not come to the knowledge of your special correspondent, he
must have run for his life.
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Sporting Life, Saturday 5 September 1868.
Mr. J. Terry, of the "Union Flag," Chatham, will give a splendid silver
cup, value 10 guineas, to be run for at the Star Grounds, Rainham-road,
Chatham on Monday, September 20, in a 440 yards handicap, open to
England; the winner to hold the cup for six months, and accept all
challenges on handicap terms for not less than £5 a-side, and to run in
six weeks from signing articles. £1 10s. will be given with the cup for
first prize, £1 second, and 10s. third. Entrance 1s., and 1s. 6d
acceptance. Entries to be made with Mr. T. Cox, "Palace Tavern,"
Palace-road, Bromley; Mr. J. Price, Ashford; Mr. G. Finn, "Sovereign
Inn," Castle-street, Canterbury; Mr. C. Wood, "Victory Tavern," Mile
Town, Sheerness; Mr. R. Styles, "King's
Head," Brook; Mr. J. Terry,
"Union Flag," Chatham.
Entries to close September 16. Any man entering falsely to be
disqualified. Mr. George Finn, of Canterbury, handicapper.
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I believe the pub closed in 2003 and was demolished in 2007, leaving the sign
showing as late as 2010. The location has now (2016) bee rebuilt upon and is
now residential.
LICENSEE LIST
COX T Mr 1868+
BRIDGER William 1911-39+ (age 60 in 1939)
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