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Earliest 1662

King's Arms

Latest 1877

176 Beach Street

Deal

 

Not to be mistaken with the "Kings Head," Deal, or indeed the "Kings Head," Walmer, as all three pubs existed at the same time as listed in the 1840 Pigot's directory, although so far not found after 1877.

The Deal History Society give a date as early as 1824 and the address as "Top of King's Arms Alley."

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The Sandwich Borough Records shows Licensed Victuallers who paid for new Inn signs, 6s. 8d, and Sureties of £5 on 12th September, 1662. Unfortunately, there was no address given but I am assuming this to be the same premises.

 

Sale of the manor of Chamberlain's Fee (KAO U.924 P 9/4) 1828

INNS in the sale catalogue

All that Messuage tenement or Public House No.176 in Beach Street, commonly called or known by the name or sign of the "King's Arms" and the outhouses, edifices, buildings, stable, yard and ground thereunto belonging, and now in the occupation of John Petty; together with a small messuage or tenement at the back of the "Globe" in a passage leading from Middle Street, in the occupation of Thomas Beach; and also a piece of land or Ground now used as a way of passage leading as well from the "Globe" as from other premises to the Middle Street there. These premises are subject to a lease granted to Matthew William Sankey for 21 years from 29th September 1812 at the yearly rent of £3. 13s. 0d. and to a Covenant  therein contained for renewal thereof for a like term of 21 years at the end of 18 of the existing term, upon payment of a fine of £3. 9s. 0d.

 

From the Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury, 18 June, 1870.

DEAL IMPORTANT TO BREWERS

Or other persons requiring an

OLD ESTABLISHED FREEHOLD INN

Mr. G. West has received instructions to see by auction, on Tuesday, 5th July, 1870, all that Convenient FREEHOLD INN, known as the "King's Arms," pleasantly situated in the Beach Street, commanding an uninterrupted view of the Downs, Goodwin Sands, Coast of France, &c.

A good Trade has for many years been carried on, and the Buildings are in an excellent state of repair, there having been a considerable sum expended on them within the last few years.

The House contains 7 Bedrooms, W.C., 3 Sitting-rooms, Bar, Bar Parlour, good Domestic Offices, large Yard, and an extensive range of Buildings in the rear, with back entrance into Middle Street, and an excellent supply of good water.

Time of Sale 2 for 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, on the Premises of the above.

THE OLD ESTABLISHED BUSINESS TO BE DISPOSED OF, offering an excellent opportunity to any Person requiring a good and responsible Trade.

The STOCK, FURNITURE, TRADE-FITTINGS, &c., to be taken at a valuation in the usual way.

For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale enquire at the Auctioneer, or of, Mr. J. C. Martin, Solicitor, Deal and Sandwich.

 

From the Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury, 24 February, 1872.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS

The license of the "Kings' Arms Inn," Beach Street was endorsed from Mrs. Boakes to Mr. Robert Fleming, late of Dover.

 

 

The Deal Licensing Register states that on 13 September 1877 the renewal of the licence was refused, but no reason to date is known. However, the "Royal Exchange" was situated at number 175 Beach Street, right next door.

 

LICENSEE LIST

BIGGLESTONE Humphrey 1662+

WHITE James 1804+

WHITE Thomas 1823-24 Pigot's Directory 1823Pigot's Directory 1824

PETTY John 1824-48 Pigot's Directory 1832-34Pigot's Directory 1839Pigot's Directory 1840Bagshaw's Directory 1847 alehouse

PETTY Mary Ann 1848-50+ Deal Licensing Register

BOAKES Richard John 1856-63 Melville's 1858Kelly's 1862

BOAKES Mrs Eliza Ann Oct/1863-Feb/72 Kelly's 1874Post Office Directory 1874Deal Mercury

FLEMING Robert Feb/1872-Oct/73 dec'd

BOAKES Mrs Eliza Ann Oct/1873-77

 

Pigot's Directory 1823From the Pigot's Directory 1823

Pigot's Directory 1824From the Pigot's Directory 1824

Pigot's Directory 1832-34From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34

Pigot's Directory 1839From the Pigot's Directory 1839

Pigot's Directory 1840From the Pigot's Directory 1840

Bagshaw's Directory 1847From Bagshaw Directory 1847

Melville's 1858From Melville's Directory 1858

Kelly's 1862From the Kelly's Directory 1862

Kelly's 1874From the Kelly's Directory 1874

Post Office Directory 1874From the Post Office Directory 1874

Deal Licensing RegisterDeal Licensing Register

 

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