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4 High Street
(Littlebourne)
Above photo taken in 1960 and kindly sent by Terry Wheeler of the Ramsgate Historical Society. |
Above shows the King William before it closed, 2005. © Copyright Paul
Hensman and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. |
Picture taken off Google Maps September 2010. |
The predominantly 18th century King William IV public house is a Grade II
listed building although part is a refronted timber-framed building. The car
park for the public house lies between the property and Nos. 6-8 High
Street. The wall at the back of the car park includes the remnants of three
circular kilns of the oast house that once occupied this site. All are grade
II listed.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
10 April, 1874. Price 1d.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT
John Lane was charged with assaulting George Sutton, at Littlebourne,
on the 3rd of March.
The prosecutor stated that on the day named he was in the "King
William" public-house, which the defendant kept. The defendant called
him outside the room he was in, when he knocked him down without saying
a word. When he got up he struck him again and put him out of his house.
He had his eyes discoloured by defendant striking him. The defendant
also kicked him.
William Stupple stated that he was a butcher to Mr. Kingsford, of
Littlebourne. On the day mentioned he saw the defendant push complainant
down the steps of the house and kicked him. He also saw him strike
complainant.
The defendant said he did not kick the complainant. The prosecutor
was making a disturbance, and when he had some pots in his hands came
and pushed him and struck him. All he did was in self-defence.
Thomas Hogben corroborated the defendant's statement.
The bench said they considered the case and not been clearly proved,
and dismissed it.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 8
February, 1918.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS
The Superintendent's report for the past year were read and these showed
that the licensee of the two houses in Littlebourne were proceeded against
in in July for selling intoxicating liquor out of hours.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 7
January, 1921.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS
The "King William IV," Littlebourne was granted an extension for January
25th in connection with a smoker of the comrades of the Great War.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 18
October, 1935.
DOVER LICENSING SESSIONS
Extensions
An extension was granted for the "King William IV," Littlebourne, from 10
to 10.30 p.m. on October 23rd for a dinner and concert of the Rat and
Sparrow Club.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 21
October, 1938.
Wingham Petty Sessions.
The licensee of the "King William IV," Littlebourne, was granted
extensions until 10.30 p.m. on 22nd and 29th October, for harvest suppers,
and on October 27th for the annual dinner and distribution of prizes of the
Ickham and Wickhambreux Rat and Sparrow Club.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 29 September 1939.
The "King William IV," Littlebourne, was granted an occasional
license for stock sales at Each Farm, Ash on 4th October and at Street
Farm, Preston, on 18th October.
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4th January 2001 the pub was flooded after the Nailbourne, the stream
running through the village broke its banks.
I believe this pub is now closed and being converted into houses. Sept
2010.
LICENSEE LIST
WANSTALL William 1840+
COX William 1858+
 (beer
retailer)
LANE John 1874+
TERRY William 1882-99+
 
COLLARD Mr P R 1913-Jan/14
 
BRISSENDEN Mr J R Jan/1914+
PAGE Herbert E 1934+
PHILPOTT Tim 2009?
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From
the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From
the Kelly's Directory 1934
From the Dover Express
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