DOVER KENT ARCHIVES
PUB LIST   PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1750-

 Jolly Gardener

Latest 1960+

Hay Hill

Ham

(Eastry)

Jolly Gardener

Above photo of the Jolly Gardener circa 1960, kindly sent by Terry Wheeler of the Ramsgate Historical Society.

 

Have been informed that the same premises was also the "Blazing Donkey". Not sure when but certainly after 1921 and before 1970.

It was evidentially sold in June 1920 at an auction.

 

From the Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Mercury, 1 May, 1920.

HAY, EASTRY, KENT.

Messrs, HONEYBALL & FINN

Have received instructions to Sell by Auction, at "THE ROYAL FOUNTAIN HOTEL, CANTERBURY." On Saturday, 5th June, 1920, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, IN ONE LOT, THE SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT FREEHOLD PROPERTY, Comprising a FREE BEER-HOUSE known as "THE JOLLY GARDNER" with Outbuildings, and about 6a. 2r. 0p. OF EXCELLENT MARKET GARDEN LAND.

Most conveniently situate, with good Road Frontage, near the Village of Eastry. In the occupation of Mr. S. W. Terry at a Rental of £60 per annum. Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Messrs. Honeyball Finn, F.S.I., Deal (Tel. 11. Deal); and of the Solicitor, R. Wilks Esq., Deal and 25, Abchurch Lane, E.C.

 

 

LICENSEE LIST

NEWPORT John to Nov/1914 Dover Express

TERRY Sydney William Nov/1914-20 Dover Express

GERARD Francis Ronald to Dec/1921 Dover Express

GODDARD Henry Richard Dec/1921+ Dover Express

 

The Dover Express reported that Sydney William Terry was from West Street.

 

Dover ExpressFrom the Dover Express

 

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