5 Laureston Place

The house above shown on the right is 5 Laureston Place, which I believe was the same premises as the "Plough".

A beerhouse, already obliging the public by 1858 and a popular house with the garrison of Dover Castle who always called it the "First and Last". It went from Page to Satchell in 1874 and to Barker in 1881. Eventually it passed into possession of the Rev F. A. Hammond who bought it with the intention of converting it into a private dwelling, following that transaction it transpired that the brewer's lease had to run the full term. It was 1892 before Hammond's wish was gratified but he held the unusual distinction of being a vicar/publican meanwhile.

I believe this building, although have no proof, could have been built on the site of the "Dog and Gun" which burnt down in 1852. The dates certainly match, although no sign of John Stone this time.

In September 1881 the premises was sold along with another 10 public-houses to Mr. Barker, Loose, near Maidstone, for £610. (Click here.)

LICENSEE LIST

CHAPMAN William 1858

FRY Edward Holden Nov/1871-Jan/74

BACK Thomas Jan/1874-78+

HARVEY C H 1882

GRAY Johnathan 1888

KEOGH Mrs Margaret 1888 end

FORD George Alfred 1891

MARSH Walter 1892

HAMMOND Rev F A 1892

From Melville's Directory 1858

From the Dover Express