35 Townwall Street

Formally the "Angel" and in 1823 this was known as the "Eight Bells" and later became an outlet of Thompson and Sons, Walmer Brewery and known as the "Druid's Head" until changed by John Folwell in 1883.

Another victim of world war two, it was seriously damaged by March 1941. Although rebuilding was out of the question at that time the licence was renewed in fairness to the owner.

Above shows the Granville Hotel left of picture. Kindly supplied by Dover library, ILL/3659. Showing war damage, Wellesley Road looking towards Townwall Street.

A compulsory purchase order was advised in January 1954 and confirmed in May 1955, for the former site of the hotel. The licence was held in suspense by the brewer and in 1953 agreement was reached between all parties as to its future. On 31 July 1957 it was transferred to Stembrook allowing the "Roman Quay" to open. The hotel remains were taken down in the second half of 1957.

The premises stood on or near the site of that monstrosity now called Burlington House. Above picture taken from Google Earth 2010. Burlington House is to the right of the label "The County."

LICENSEE LIST

Name from "Druid's Head"

FOLWELL John Denne 1883-1901+

RALPH Mrs Eva Fanny 1903-20 end

SANDERS William Hewitt 1920-22

WRIGHT Arthur A 1922-Apr/36 end

PARKES Walter Apr/1936-40 dec'd

PARKES Mrs Eva (widow) June/1940

According to the Dover Express, 1936, Walter Parkes was from 18, East Cliff and a Club Steward.

From the Pigot's Directory 1823

From the Post Office Directory 1901

From the Post Office Directory 1903

From the Post Office Directory 1913

From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1924

From the Post Office Directory 1930

From the Post Office Directory 1938

From Pikes Dover Blue Book 1938-39

From the Dover Express