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103 Mongeham Road
(Great Mongeham)
(Sholden Bank)
Deal
Above photos by Paul Skelton, 25 July 2009. |
Above photos by Paul Skelton 2007. |
Above sign by kind permission of Brian Curtis, July 1980. |
Above photo of the
Leather Bottle, extreme right of picture, date unknown, kindly supplied by Sue Solley.
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Again date unknown but believed to be 30s or 40s. Kindly supplied by
Paul Wells.
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Above kindly supplied by the "Leather Bottle" date unknown. |
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From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury,
16 October, 1869. 1d.
ACCIDENTS
On Saturday morning last an accident occurred near Mongeham. It
appears that Mrs. Bedwell, wife of Mr. Bedwell, market gardener,
Finglesham, was being driven along the road near the "Leather Bottle" by
her son, in a cart drawn by a very spirited pony. the animal suddenly
shied at some horses which were ploughing in an adjoining field, and
Mrs. Bedwell was thrown out into the road with much force, and sustained
a very severe shock to the system, but we are glad to hear that no bones
were broken. Mr. Solly, farmer, of Sholden, was passing at the time, and
assisted her to the "Leather Bottle," from whence she was after wards
conveyed home. She is still confined to her bed. The boy escaped unhurt.
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From the Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Telegraph, 25 April, 1874
FIRE AT MONGEHAM
Shortly After 10 pm on Thursday night a fire broke out at the
"Leather Bottle" at Mongeham, which terminated in the total destruction
of the ancient wayside inn. The fire could be distinctly seen at Deal –
the origin of the fire was supposed to be occasioned by some sparks
falling on to the old and dry thatched roof from the chimney of an
out-house in which a pig had been killed during the evening.
The fire engine from Messrs. Hills Brewery arrived at the scene, the
hose was quickly attached and connected with the pond opposite the
"Three Horse Shoes", and together with the valuable aid from the Marine
Barracks, the fire was subdued in about an hour, but not until the
entire building was destroyed, together with its contents, the latter
being the property of Mrs. Sutton, a widow, and we regret to add,
uninsured. The building was the property of Messrs. Hills and Son and
was partially insured in the Sun Fire Office.
(Information kindly supplied by Sue Solley)
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From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury,
17 April, 1875. 1d.
POOR RATE SUMMONS
Mrs. Sutton, landlady of the "Leather Bottle" public-house, Sholden,
appeared to answer a summons laid against her by the poor rate collector
of Sholden for refusing to pay the second instalment of the poor rate.
It appeared that the rate was made for six months on the 9th,
November, but as the defendant did not occupy the premises at that time
she was only charged from the 6th January.
The defendant said she was quite prepared to pay from January, but
she had understood that she was wanted to pay from the last November;
the matter had not been properly explained to her.
Ordered to pay the rate from January 6th, and the cost of the
summons.
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From the Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Telegraph, December 26, 1885
County Police Court
Mary Ann Sutton, landlady of the Leather Bottle Great Mongeham was
summoned for using threatening and abusive language towards Sarah
Culver, of Sholden.
Mrs. Culver said she lived at Sholden Bank. She was at work for Mrs.
Sutton on the 12 December, when she accused her of stealing a bottle of
brandy from the bar table. Complainant denied the charge, when defendant
used very abusive language towards her, shaking her fist in her face
etc. Defendant had been drinking that morning, and complainant thought
she was nearly mad. Mrs. Sutton was afterwards bound over to keep the
peace, having to pay the costs of 4/6d.
(Information kindly supplied by Sue Solley)
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An outlet for Charrington & Co. in 1974.
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From the East Kent Mercury, 29 January, 1998.
THE PUBLIC-SPIRITED PUB
Mongeham Primary School's swimming pool fund has been boosted, thanks
to the Leather Bottle pub. Alan and Joan Flynn, from the pub in Mongeham
Road, Mongeham, joined forces with customers and raised £500. Nicola
Lavell, a parent from Mongeham Primary, handed the cheque to Roger
Campling, a teacher at the school, at a presentation at the Leather
Bottle. The pub customers also raised £500 to pay for three-course
meals, free drinks and presents for pensioners at a Christmas party at
the pub.
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LICENSEE LIST
CHANDLER Thomas 1847+
SUTTON Mary Ann Mrs 1874-85+
 
HALL Mrs Mary Ann 1899+
JEFFORD J W 1913+
BEARLEY Sidney to Jan/1920
HOPPER Alfred G Jan/1920-34+
BATSON Ronald A 1974
Charrington & Co
GRAVENELL Paul 1981-87
FLYNN Alan & Joan 1987-2006
WARWICK Dan Oct/2006-10+
From
Bagshaw Directory 1847
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From
the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From
the Kelly's Directory 1934
Library archives 1974
From the Deal Walmer & Sandwich Mercury
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