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Westerham
This house was shown in a list of public houses said to be open in the
first 25 years of the 18th century, as mentioned in an article by the
Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 23 January, 1903. At present, no
other information is known. With no address currently known I am wondering
whether this is indeed the "George
and Dragon."
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From the Maidstone Journal, 7 January 1794.
Notice is hereby given, that the Tolls arising and payable at the several Toll
Gates or Turnpike's, on a certain Turnpike Road leading from the high-road
between Bromley and Farnborough, in the county of Kent, to Beggars Bush, in the
Turnpike Road, leading from Tunbridge Wells to Marshfields in the county of
Sussex, will be Let to Farm, and leased to auction to the best bidder, at the
dwelling house of Thomas Mills, called the "George Inn," in Westerham in the
said county of Kent, on Wednesday, the 15th day of January, 1794, between the
hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, in Manner directed by the Act passed in the 13th year
of his Majesty King George the Third, "for regulating Turnpike Roads;" which
Tolls produced the last year the several sums under-mentioned, above the
expenses of collecting them, and will be put up at their respective sums.
Whoever happens to be the best bidder, must at the same time give security, with
efficient securities, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said Turnpike
Road, for the payment of the rent agreed for, and at such times as they shall
direct.
W. Horton, Clerk to the trustees of the said Turnpike Road.
Leaves Green Gate £81 0s. 0d.
Westerham Gate £98 0s. 0d.
Crockham Hill Gate £122 0s. 0d.
Den Cross Gate £27 0s. 0d.
Also, will be put up to Auction the Tolls of the several Toll Gates and
Turnpikes on a certain road leading from Godstone, in the county of Surrey, to
Wrotham Heath, in the county of Kent, under the above Act of Parliament of the
13th George the Third, and which will be put up at the sums following, viv.
Ightham Gate, £69 0s. 0d.
Seal Gate £157 13s. 7d.
Chipsted Gate £104 pounds 11s. 8d.
Tandridge Gate £76 4s. 6d.
W.. Horton, Clerk to the Trustees.
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Sussex Advertiser, Saturday 20 February 1864.
Ancient Order of Foresters.
On Sunday last the officers and brothers of the Court West Kent, 3420,
assembled at the court room, at the "George Inn," of which brother Jones
is host, at 2 o'clock p.m., and from thence marched in procession to
attend afternoon service at the parish church.
At the conclusion they reformed and marched to the residents of brother
Joseph Smith Costidell, deceased, to assist in performing the last token
of respect to their late brother by following his remains to the grave
in accordance with the custom of the order. The burial service was read
by the vicar, the Rev. H. C. Bartlett. About 50 of the brethren
assembled, including a goodly number from Court Eden (Edenbridge), and
Court Holmesdale (Bessels Green). At the conclusion of the ceremony the
company again proceeded to the courtroom, and after the P.C.R. had read
the usual address, dispersed to their several homes.
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Sussex Advertiser, Saturday 20 February 1864.
Accident.
On Thursday evening last, as the Nursery Band were parading the town on
their way to the "George Inn," for the evening, a horse and chaise
belonging to Mr. Cripps came up behind them, and in passing knocked down
one of the musicians, name Frank Lilly, the two wheels passing over his
legs, but fortunately only bruising them and damaging the trombone he
was playing. It was a great mercy nothing more serious happened, there
being several person's following the band at the time.
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Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 1 June 1877.
Transfer of a Licence.
At the same sessions Mr. Rowland, of Croydon, applied for the transfer
of the licence of the "George Inn,"
Westerham, to Mr. A. W. Wyatt. He said that Mr. Faircloth had been the
tenant for some time, and the
owners had to take proceedings at Kingston to obtain possession, and it
was arranged that Faircloth should
receive £20 for all claims, and not oppose the present application.
Mr. Faircloth said that he went to Kingston to have the action tried,
for the matter was "squared," an offer
of 8 guineas being made to him for the licence. He was to give up
possession in 6 days, but he heard
nothing more for 6 or 7 weeks; he had consented to accept the £20 in
discharge of his claims.
The application was granted.
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LICENSEE LIST
MILLS Thomas 1794+
FAIRCLOTH George 1874-June/77
WYATT A W June/1877+
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