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Folkestone Road (Hougham)
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Plough on outskirts of Hougham at harvest time, date circa 1960. Photo
kindly supplied by Gary Stokes. As you can see there's been quite a lot of
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Sign on left was in 2006. On right 2007. I know which one I prefer. |
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Advert below from the Dover Express, 27 February 2003.
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Above photo by Paul Skelton (15 Sept 2007)
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From an email received 25 April, 2010.
Hi, My name is Caroline I have been researching my family history for many
years. My Great Great Great Grandparents, Richard Constable and Mary Ann
Barton use to live at "Plough Inn," Folkestone Road according to the 1851
census although it is not named on the census it says that Richard
Constable is a Publican and Farmer of 23 Acres, also with him is his wife
Mary 32, daughters Sarah 10, Julia 3 sons John 8 and Thomas 5 (who is my
Great Great Grandfather.)
By 1861 Richard is still living at "Plough Inn" with his 2nd wife
Susannah. (Mary had died in 1855). Richard is 46 a Farmer 30 Acres,
employing 1 boy, his wife Susannah is 35 and her occupation is Beer Shop so
I believe she was looking after the "Plough Inn" also there is Julia 13, daughter (by his first wife), daughters (by his 2nd wife) Louisa Jane 4,
Charlotte 2
and Eliza 4 months.
By 1871 they had moved to Hougham Lodge Hougham. So
I assume they sold
"Plough Inn" but I have no info on this.
I am sorry but I have no photos of the Plough Inn at this time.
I was very interested in your web page about the Pubs. I hope this
information has helped and please if you find any pictures of the "Plough
Inn" at this time I would be very interested.
Regards
Caroline Bailey (nee Constable.)
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From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General
Advertiser, Saturday 2 February, 1848. Price 5d.
CORONER'S INQUEST
MELANCHOLY LOSS OF LIFE BY DROWNING
On Tuesday afternoon an inquest was held at the "Plough Inn," Church
Hougham, before T. T. Delasaux, Esq., Coroner forr the Eastern division
of the County, upon the bodies of Thomas Chatwin, aged 34, and Richard
Betts, aged 17 years, mariners, who lost their lives by the upsetting of
their boats on Monday morning, close to the Lydden Spout Station.
The jury were then sworn, and Mr. Daniel Tapley being appointed
foreman, they proceeded to view the bodies, and on their return the
enquiry was proceeded with, and the following evidence adduced:-
John Thomas Baker, mariner: I left Dover on Monday morning, at six
o'clock, i the company of the deceased, in a fishing boat. We finished
between Abbot's Cliff and Shakespeare Tunnels. About eight o'clock we
ceased fishing, intending to return to shore. Betts and myself were
rowing, and Chatwin steered the boat. Shortly after a sea struck the
boat on the starboard bow, and a succeeding one struck her on the
larboard, when she filled, and sunk directly. She went down head
foremost: Chatwin jumped overboard on the boat being struck, but Betts
and myself were caught under her. I did not see Batts afterwards, but
recognised Chatwin endeavouring to swim to the shore, I swam to his
assistance, but found him quite exhausted, and was compelled to leave
him to save my own life, and he shortly afterwards went down. There was
no one near, and it was not till I reached Dover that I could give an
alarm. The upsetting of the boat was purely accidental. The bodies were
found by Preventive men, who conveyed them to the "Plough." There was a
heavy sea at the time of the accident.
The above being the whole of the evidence, the Coroner then summed
up; the jury having deliberated for a short time, returned a verdict of
"Accidental Death."
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
17 February, 1882. Price 1d.
PLAYING FOR MONEY
John Brooks, landlord of the "Plough Inn," beer-house, Hougham, was
charged with allowing skittles to be played at his premises.
The defendant pleaded "guilty" but said that at that time he was
ignorant that he was doing wrong.
Superintendent Maxted said that the defendant had been cautioned
twice, but from the information he received he sent a constable in
private clothes to the premises, who saw eleven games played, the losers
having to pay for beer.
The bench fined the defendant £1 and costs.
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From the Dover Express, 1 January, 1915.
War death. William Albert Golds, (Sapper), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Golds
of the "Plough," Church Hougham.
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Justices approved for plans for alterations to the "Plough" Inn, Hougham, the alterations including the provision of new conveniences and an
entrance at the front to the tea rooms.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 28 April 1939.
The license of the "Plough" Inn, Hougham, was granted an
extension till 11 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3rd for a supper and smoking
concert, arranged by the Folkestone Rowing Club.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 11 January
1952.
A Licensee for 18 years.
Death of Mr. A. E. Chapman.
His many friends in Dover will regret to learn of the death, which
occurred at his residence, London House, Capel, on Thursday last week, of
Mr. Albert Edward Chapman, licensee of the Plough Inn, Hougham, for nearly
eighteen years, until retiring three years ago.
Mr. Chapman, who was 62, was born in the Clarendon district of Dover
and served in the 2nd Life Guards during the first world war.
The funeral took place at Capel on Monday, the Rev. G. R. S. Clack, an
old friend, officiating. The mourners present were:- Mrs. A. E. Chapman
(widow), Captain and Mrs. Peter Anthony Hughes (son-in-law and daughter),
Mr. D. V. Barnes (sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. E. Attack, (brother-in-law
and sister-in-law). Mrs. A. Mitchell (sister-in-law), and Mrs. Philip
Woods and Kitty Woods (nieces).
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From the Dover Express, 1 January, 2003.
BEEFEATER IS NUMBER ONE
CHRIS Accolla of The Plough Beefeater at Hougham is celebrating the
fact that the company has been voted number one in a reader survey
carried out by national women's magazine Best.
Readers were invited to complete a consumer survey nominating
Britain's best value shops, restaurants and services. Beefeater came
joint top in the Best Chain for Eating Out category.
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From the Dover Express, 22 March 2007. Report by Yamurai Zendera.
More jobs on the menu.
A DOVER restaurant which has undergone a £600,000 makeover has guaranteed
more jobs will follow soon. The Plough Beefeater in Folkestone Road near
Church Hougham was transformed when it reopened three weeks after it
closed for refurbishment in January.
As part of the update, 15 new jobs, including chefs, hosts, bar staff,
cleaners, reception and restaurant staff, were added to an existing
workforce of 35. And as the restaurant gears up for the summer season,
general manager Simon Mukhtar says the time had come to employ more staff.
 He said: "We expect increased trade during the summer as Dover is a very
seasonal town. As we are a country pub we expect to grow by 20 to 30 per
cent from the end of May through to September. We will
certainly be looking for more seasonal staff in the bar, restaurant and
kitchen."
Mr Mukhtar, general manager for the last 15 years, said a key
focus of the firm was to invest heavily in new and existing employees to
drive up standards and customer satisfaction.
The Plough now boasts a
modem interior with "comfort seating" areas and a new £160,000 kitchen
featuring a char grill.
The menu has also been given an overhaul. As well
as the traditional range of steaks and burgers, there are a number of
tasty lamb, chicken and fish dishes available, as well as a variety of
pastas and salads.
The Premier Travel Inn Dover West hotel, part of the
Beefeater group, has also reopened after a £400,000 refurbishment.
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Fully refurbished in February 2007.
LICENSEE LIST
CONSTABLE Richard 1851-
BROOKS John 1882+
BOORNE John Wittington 1899+
GOLDS William Albert 1914-
PILCHER Mr 1921+
CHAPMAN Albert Edward 1931-49
PARR James F 1974+
Fremlins
ACCOLLA Chris 2003+
MUKHTAR Simon 1992-2007+ (General manager)
From
the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1914
Library
archives 1974
From the Dover Express
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