LONDON STORES Pubs of Folkestone

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Earliest 1855

London Stores

Latest 1870

78 Bail Street

Folkestone

Formerly the "Cooper's Arms" this pub was serving ale under the reign of Henry Murphy in 1860, but by 1870 it had changed names again, this time to the "Druid's Arms." It appears that during the early 1850s it was still being referred to the "Cooper's Arms" as well as the "London Stores."

In 1858 John Dent, of London, applied for a licence for the "London Stores" described as a wine and spirit vaults, Bail Street, but was refused, he having failed to comply with the requirements of the Bench in producing a certificate of character from where he last resided.

From the Folkestone Chronicle 25 August, 1860. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.

DAMAGING WINDOW

Friday August 24th:- Before W.F. Browell and R.W. Boarer esqs.

John How, alias Lord Howe, charged with wilfully damaging a window at the "London Stores." Fined 10s. and costs, which was paid.

From the Folkestone Chronicle 3 November, 1860. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.

DAMAGING BEER PUMP

Thursday November 1st:- Present, the Mayor, James Tolputt, Wm. Major and A.M. Leith Esqs.

James Sharkery and James Gilbert, of the 18th Regt., and Lawrence Whalem of the 16th Regt., were brought up in custody, charged with committing wilful damage to a beer engine, and assaulting a civilian, and Sharkery with violently assaulting the police, and damaging their clothing. The case was fully proved, and Sharkery was committed for one month, Whelam for seven days, and Gilbert was ordered to be sent to the Camp under escort.

Patrick Murphy, of the "London Stores," has received a summons for refusing to aid and assist the police when called upon, in arresting the prisoner Sharkery.

From the Folkestone Observer 28 May, 1864. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.

Mr. Walsh has lately taken the "London Stores" on The Bayle, and the house being now re-furbished and re-decorated, about fifty of his friends sat down last night in the large room to supper, under the presidency of Mr. George Hills. The viands were of excellent quality, and after the cloth was drawn the party enjoyed themselves with toast and song to a late hour.

LICENSEE LIST

HOW William Samuel 1855-57 ( "Cooper's Arms" incorrectly named?)

DENT John 1857-60

BROWN Philip Oct/1861 ( Cooper's Arms)

MURPHY Henry Patrick Oct/1861-63 ( Cooper's Arms)

OLIVER Richard 1863-64

WALSH Richard 1864-66

MILLS Charles 1866

HERWIGG Henry Augustus 1866

FLOYD John 1866

TOGHILL Frederick 1866-67

POLLARD James 1867-68

HOLLAND William 1868-69

From the Folkestone Chronicle

From the Folkestone Observer

From More Bastions of the Bar by Easdown and Rooney

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