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5a Bulwark Street and Limekiln Street
6a Bulwark Street in 1901
The original Archliff Fort Inn, Bulwark Street in about 1900. Thought to date from 1867, it overlooked the fort of the same name built
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Above shows the original Archcliff Fort Inn pre 1914 when it was
demolished and moved slightly.
Below shows the original Archliff Fort just before it was demolished. |
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The nearby fort which at one time dominated the whole, was
largely demolished in 1927-8. It was a defensive measure instigated by Henry
VIII at the same time as the Mote Bulwark along the sea shore. The formation
of Bulwark Street commenced about 1800 but the origin of the pub is thought
to be 1867.
Referred to as "Carter's Archcliffe Fort Inn", suggests
that James Carter was the first keeper. He handed over to Parfitt in 1873.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
11 December, 1874. Price 1d.
DROWNED IN THE PENT
On Monday evening about half-past five, Thomas Fenner, a young seaman
of the crew of the Trinity Pilot Cutter, No. 4, was crossing the dock
gate at the Wellington Bridge, when he fell into the deepwater in the
Pent, when it is supposed he was sucked under by the force of water
running through the gates. He was rescued in four minutes, but life then
could not be restored. W. H. Payne, Esq., Borough Coroner, held an
inquest on Tuesday at the "Archliff Fort Inn," when the following
evidence was given:-
Frederick Pike, mariner, master of the fishing smack, Alice, of
Dover, said: I have known the deceased three or four years. He was one
of the crew of the Dover Pilot Cutter, No. 4. He was 26years of age. He
lodged at my house and was home at dinner about one o'clock yesterday. I
saw him no more till after he was drowned.
Edward Hambrook said: I am a seaman on board the Pilot Cutter, No. 4
Yesterday evening about a quarter past five, as we left the cutter, in
the bridge way, the deceased fell into the water. We had been engaged
scrubbing the cutter's bottom. We were leaving, and I started first, and
I heard a splash in the water inside the dock gates near the swing
bridge. Drags were brought immediately, and I hooked him in the chest
the first time I threw the drags. The drag unhooked when he came to the
surface. I hooked him again in the leg and pulled him up and got him
out. We took the deceased to the Sailor's Home and Dr. Colbeck was in
attendance and tried to resuscitate him but failed.
George Brown, a gentleman's servant, said: Yesterday evening about a
quarter past five, when I was walking on the Wellington Bridge, I heard
a sailor say "Good Night Tom" to some one on board a cutter. I got as
far as the end of the bridge when I heard a splash and a man cry, and I
heard someone on board a cutter say, "Poor Tom's overboard." I
immediately ran down to the gate to look if I could do anything and
could see nothing, and I saw nothing there, but heard a cry from the
other side. I looked there and saw a few bubbles in the water, but saw
nothing of the man. I ran for a drag and gave it to the last witness,
who drew up the deceased with it. I reached over the bridge and held up
the deceased by the boot while a mate tied a rope round his leg and
pulled him up. I did not think he was dead then for I put my hand down
his breast and felt beating of the heart. We put him in a wagon and took
him to the Sailor's Home. Efforts were made to restore him without
effect.
By the foreman: The deceased had his head under the water a minute
and a half before we could pull him out. I should say he was under the
water four minutes altogether.
Dr. Colbeck said: Yesterday evening about half-past five I went to
the Sailor's Home and found the deceased stripped and efforts were being
made under Mr. Hatch's direction to restore animation. On examination I
discovered that he was quite dead, and felt all further attempts would
be useless. I have arrived at the conclusion that he died from drowning.
A verdict of "Accidental death was returned."
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 20 August, 1880. Price 1d.
A SOLDIER DROWNED
An inquest was held at the “Archliffe Fort Inn” on Saturday, before the
Borough Coroner (W. H. Payne, Esq.), on the body of Dennis Mahoney, a
private of the 86th Regiment, who was drowned the previous day whilst
bathing.
Sergeant James Kearney, of the 86th Regiment said: the deceased private
Dennis Mahony is 22 years of age. Yesterday morning at about six o’clock
the deceased went down to the sea shore near Shakespeare’s Cliff, with
his regiment to bathe. I saw the deceased in the water when he was
swimming. I passed him, but on getting about 15 or 20 yards ahead of him
I heard somebody call out, “There is something wrong with Mahoney.” I
turned round and noticed that his head was lower in the water than it
should be. I shouted to the man nearest to me, and told him to catch
hold of deceased by hair to support him until I could reach there. He
tried to do so, but deceased sank almost immediately. I dived with
Private O.Brien, but we did not succeed in finding deceased. There was a
very strong undercurrent. O’Brien dived several times. I went ashore and
reported the accident to Major Crofton. The spot was about 20 or 30
yards from shore.
William Collins deposed: I am a private in the 86th Regiment. Yesterday
morning at about six o’clock I was on the beach near Shakespeare’s
Cliff, and saw a body in the water about 30 feet from the shore. I ran
into the water up to my waist and pulled it out on the shore. I
identified it as the body of the deceased. He had been in the regiment
about two years.
Brevet-Major F. Crofton, of the 86th Regiment, deposed: Yesterday I
marched the bathing parade of the regiment to the appointed place – near
Shakespeare’s Cliff. On arrival there, seeing that the bathing piquet
and boat were at their proper station, I ordered the men to enter the
water. The witness came out and reported to me that deceased had sunk. I
got into the boat and rowed about the spot he indicated for more than
half an hour, but I could find no trace of him. I sent to the harbour
for drags. We dragged the place till 8.20, when the body washed in. On
shore no idea prevailed that anything had happened till the sergeant
came out and told them.
By Mr. Boulter: The boat was not on shore.
Surgeon Blair Brown, of the Army Medical Department, said he examined
the deceased and he appeared to have been drowned.
By Mr. Boulter: It is not the rule for a medical officer to accompany
the regiment.
The Coroner then summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of
“Accidental Death,” expressing also that a medical officer should
accompany the parade in future.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 1st November, 1935.
New flats at Limekiln Street showing the "Archliffe Fort Inn" extreme
right. (Click here for further information on area.)
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 1st November, 1935.
WIDENING ARCHCLIFFE ROAD.
A second widening scheme of importance in Dover has now
begun. Following on the completion of the Castle Street improvements,
which cost about £6,000, work began one week on the Archcliffe Road
scheme, which is to cost about £11,000. The picture shows houses in
Bulwark Street which are now being demolished. The improvements is to be
continued some distance up, and on the left an open space overlooking
the sea is proposed.
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The new Archliffe Fort showing the rear of the pub with
the newly built P & O offices in the background. Circa 1980. |
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Above shows the new Archliffe Fort Inn. Notice it is
now spelt with an "E". Date unknown.
Below a photograph taken by Barry
Smith, circa 1980. |
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The business moved slightly in 1914 when new premises were
built, in the same street, but a few yards distant on the site of a former
shop. The first viaduct crossing the railway lines opened to traffic in 1922
but was replaced in the seventies with the spur to Bulwark Street
discontinued.
In 1924, Leney proposed the transfer of this licence to a
new pub he intended building in Limekiln Street. The plans for that and the
licence transfer were authorised in June 1925 when the new building was
nearing completion.
1989 saw this outlet of Whitbread-Fremlin closed and
boarded up. An extension of the motorway to the Western docks area called
for its removal.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 22
January, 1909.
WELL-KNOWN DOVER LICENSED VICTUALLER'S DEATH
Last week the death, at Deal, was announced, at the age of 70, of
Mr. Frederick Buckingham, for several years landlord of the "Archliffe
Fort Inn," the "Engineer," and the "Invicta Inn" at Dover. The deceased
gentleman had had a somewhat varied and interesting career, having
joined the Metropolitan police force in 1858, being then not 20 years of
age. He was posted to the Vine Street division, where his ability and
natural shrewdness, coupled with his smart and good appearance, soon
brought him under the notice of Sir Richard Mayne, who appointed him one
of the special officers at the Exhibition of 1861, where his knowledge
of the shady characters of the West End of London stood him in good
stead in checking the various forms of swindling, etc. then so much in
vogue. Being appointed Divisional Detective for several years the
"Duke," as he was familiarly called, was specially selected for duty at
the Royal enclosures at Ascot, Goodwood and other classic races,
particularly when Royal parsonages were attending. In the seventies,
consequent on the Fenian activity, he was sent to the East End of
London, where he served with distinction and credit, that the arduous
duties of guarding the immense Beckton gas mains from the threatened
attack of Fenians ( damage to which would have plunged half of London in
darkness) told severely on his health, and in 1882 he was reported by
the Chief Surgeon unfit for service, when he left with a pension for
life. Mr. Buckingham was a genial individual, and a great favourite with
his superiors and colleagues alike. A good officer and many of his old
colleagues will learn of his death with the utmost regret. Mr.
Buckingham, was a member of the Peace and Harmony Lodge of Freemasons,
and also of many benevolent and Philanthropic Institutions of Dover.
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LICENSEE LIST
CARTER James to Jan/1873
PARFITT/PONFITT Charles Jan/1873-75
ANNETT William Enos 1876
EVANS Edward 1876
HANNING 1878
EVANS Mrs Ann 1882 ?
EVANS B 1882 ?
HARRIS Henry Weller 1882-91+
 
BUCKINGHAM Frederick 1895-1901+
 
DRAYCOTT Albert William 1902-03
MONCK William James or H J 1903-07 end
BURVILL Frederick 1907-10 end
CLARK Harry 1910-13 end
 
MARBROOK Herbert A 1913-23 end
   
MACKINTOSH Mrs Ada 1916-25 end ?
MARBROOK A J 1921 ?
MILES John Arthur 1925-42 end
   
FULLAGER Arthur Edward (secretary Messrs. Fremlins Ltd.) 19 Jun 1942+
HEARN Mrs Florence Mary Barbara 1945-56+
  
SALMON Arthur T 1963-82 end
Fremlins
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Post Office Directory 1891
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1895
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1901
From the Post Office Directory 1903
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1909
From the Kelly's Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1918
From the Post Office Directory 1922
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1923
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1924
From the Post Office Directory 1930
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1932-33
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1938-39
From the Post Office Directory 1938
From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1948-49
From the Kelly's Directory 1950
From the Kelly's Directory 1953
From the Kelly's Directory 1956
Library archives 1974
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