From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury, 28 September, 1872. 1d.

LICENSING BUSINESS

This being the adjourned licensing day, the various matters postponed were now produced with, the Mayor withdrawing for the time.

Mrs. Macey, the landlady of the "Brickmaker's Arms." beer-house was called forward and asked what she had to say in answer to three complaints made against her by the police, and for which her license had been withheld. It appeared that on two occasions there had been quarrelling in the house between herself and one of her sons, and the other offence was that some Marines were drunk and fighting in her house. Mrs. Macey said the quarrelling referred to was occasioned by her eldest son, who was in the habit of coming to her house when he got drunk, and abusing her. He had threatened to throw her out of the house, as he said she had no business there - the property was his father's, and he was entitled to it. On the occasion referred to he ill-treated her in such a manner that she was obliged to send for the police, and directly she done so he ran away. With respect to the Marines, they came into her house a little before eight o'clock, very drunk. They had previously been fighting at two other houses in the town, and soon after they got in one of them broke a couple of panes of glass and a chair, and she asked an old soldier who was there to try and quiet the man, and upon his going to do so the man knocked him down and afterwards got out a knife at him, and she then got out of the way and sent for the police. The men did not have a drop of beer in her house. The Magistrates said that if Mrs. Macey's son again created a disturbance she must have him bound over to keep the peace, or she would herself be held responsible, and she must take care to conduct her house in a proper and orderly manner. The license was then handed to her.

From the East Kent Mercury 14 November, 2002

ON FILE

100 years: The Mercury reported in 1902 that on Saturday evening a dinner was given at the Brickmakers' Arms in Deal to celebrate the extension of the premises, some 39 of the men employed in the brickfields partaking of the landlord's hospitality.

Mr George Rice occupied the chair and Mr Walter Sivers the vice-chair, a very enjoyable evening being spent by all present.

From the Dover Mercury, Thursday 8 July, 2010.

By Steve Glover & Michael Rogers.

END OF AN ERA AS TIME CALLED AT THE OLD BRICKMAKERS.

A PUB on a corner close to Victoria Park, Deal, has closed its doors for the final time, ending an era going back almost 130 years.

The "Brickmakers Arms" in Mill Road was constructed in 1882 by local builder George Henry Denne before being sold on to George Henry Cotton Stapleton, a brewer from Sandwich.

It opened for business in 1883 and was so-called since it was surrounded by 'brickfields'. Although originally only licensed to sell beer to be drunk off the premises, its first proprietor William Wyborn was charged with allowing beer to be consumed inside, swiftly followed by Mrs Gunnor who was also fined "for allowing intoxicating liquor to be drunk on the premises whilst only having an off-licence".

In June 1899, the East Kent Brewery bought the pub. The same year John Batt Annall, a retired police officer, was installed as landlord and the licence was changed in order to allow the consumption of beer on, as well as off, the premises.

By 1903 Nathan Everett was in charge, followed by R. T. Wakerell in 1911. He had previously been landlord of the Lifeboat in Walmer, which had just closed. Wakerell remained at the Brickmakers until at least 1916.

The pub was later owned by brewers including Jude Hanbury & Co, Fremlins and Mackeson. It was granted a wine licence in 1948, followed by a full licence in 1950.

Ernie Kemp, a former boxer and ex-miner, was a longstanding landlord, from January 1953 until December 1976. Cricketer Freddie Trueman, was an occasional customer when he used to call in to visit his old friend Ernie when playing at Canterbury.

Later landlords included Martin Burgess in 1979, followed by Malcolm Formoy and former miner Alan Garton in 1991 until 2001.

Punch Taverns closed the pub down recently, and the building is being converted into residential accommodation.

From the East Kent Mercury 17 March, 2011

FEATURED PROPERTY £264,995

Jenkinson Estates

Situated on the corner of Park Avenue and overlooking Victoria Park. Constructed in 1882 by George Denne this lovely period properly was originally open in 1883 as the "Brickmaker's Arms," so called as the property was surrounded by brickfields. After nearly 130 years and a few last orders this former public house has been converted into a simply stunning modern home. This conversion has been carried out to a very high specification and the end product is one that provides a very modern contemporary open plan style home. The property almost has a loft style appeal and with every effort being made to make the best use of the space. The ground floor is just a wash of light from the six windows that take in the views of Victoria Park, the dining area opens into the well appointed kitchen. Four good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. This is a very special home and a property that has been converted to a high standard which now offers the new owners a chance to own part of Deal's history.