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27-29 Rendezvous Road
Folkestone
Above shows the original Prince Albert circa 1870. |
Above photograph kindly supplied by Jan Pedersen, 1978. |
Above 2 photos kindly supplied by Patricia Streater, 2 August, 2011 |
Went upmarket and modern at some time and changed name to simply "Berties,"
unfortunately now closed.
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From the Folkestone Chronicle 26 April 1856. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.
Monday April 21st :- Before James Tolputt
Esq., Mayor, and James Kelcey Esq.
Harriet King was charged by police constable Nicholls with being drunk,
and breaking a square of glass at the "Prince Albert," in Rendezvous
Street. Fined 1 s. damage, and 8s. 6d costs, also 5s. for being drunk,
and in default committed for one week to Dover.
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From the Folkestone Chronicle 15
December, 1860. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.
THEFT OF TIMBER
Monday December 10th:- Present the Mayor, W. F. Browell, R.W. Boarer,
and J. Kelcey, Esqs.
Richard West was brought up in custody charged with stealing a piece
of timber, value 1s., the property of Mr. George Pledge.
George Pledge deposed he was a coal merchant living in Rendezvous
Street. The prisoner had worked for him at different times for some
years, and also for his father. Was employed by him in the week ending
in last month. Saw the timber now produced, and also a tub, on his
premises, which he identified as his property.
William Morris, a labourer, in the employ of Mr. Pledge deposed he
knew the prisoner by sight. About a fortnight ago saw him take the piece
of wood from Mr. Pledge's coal store across to the "Prince Albert."
David Baldock, landlord of the "Prince Albert Inn," deposed he knew
the prisoner from his working for Mr. Pledge. The piece of wood produced
had been lying behind his yard door for a fortnight. On Friday afternoon
last prisoner came into his house and asked for a pint of beer; he then
said there is a barrel with whitewash and a piece of timber, which he
offered to me for four-pence. At his own request I gave him a pint of
beer and two-pence for the timber and barrel.
A previous conviction was here put in, but the necessary witnesses to
prove his identity not being present, it could not be received.
Mr. Pledge, recalled, - on Saturday I saw the prisoner and accused
him of the theft, but when I threatened to send for a policeman, he said
he had stolen it but hoped he could be forgiven.
By the Court. – The exact words used by the prisoner were “I hope you
won't prosecute me”.
The prisoner having been asked the usual questions, pleaded Guilty,
and was sentenced to fourteen days hard labour.
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From the Folkestone Observer 18 October, 1862. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.
STEALING FROM A PUBLIC HOUSE
Saturday 11th October: Before Captain Kennicott R.N. and W.F. Browell,
Esq.
Henry Williams and Phoebe Andrews, on remand from Friday, were
charged with stealing a portmonnaie, a purse, half-sovereign, and £2 10s
in silver from the "Prince Albert" public house on Thursday the 2nd
instant.
Mrs. Baldock was preparing her children for bed, between 7 and 8 in
the evening, when Williams, who had been walking up and down the
passage, came and leant on the kitchen door and she ordered him away.
She heard him arranging with Andrews to go with her to the concert room
at Sandgate that evening. Andrews had done half a day's washing for Mrs.
Baldock that day, and before going upstairs with the children, she went
to the till and paid her, locking the till, and putting the key on the
second shelf. The till then contained rather more than £3, being a half
sovereign and silver, chiefly half crowns and florins. She was upstairs
only two or three minutes, and when she came down the prisoner was in
the bar, the key in the till, the till drawn out, and the money gone.
Andrews said she had served a pint of beer. Giving information to the
police, P.C. Ovenden went to the "Inkerman
Arms," Sandgate, at ten o'clock, where he found Williams, drunk.
Taking him unto custody and searching him, he found on him a half
sovereign, 8 half crowns, 4 florins, 12 shillings, 10 sixpences and 2
1/2d.
Mr. Edwin Le Batt said that Williams worked for him, and on Thursday
came to him for 1s. to purchase materials for his trade. He came again
to him later in the day and asked for 2s. – a friend having come from
London with whom he wanted to spend the evening.
Williams now pleaded Guilty, and was sentenced to six months' hard
labour. Andrews, pleading not guilty, was committed to the Quarter
Sessions, bail being taken.
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From the Folkestone Observer 3 January, 1863. Transcribed by Jan Pedersen.
QUARTER SESSION EXTRACT
Thursday January 1st:- Before J.J. Lonsdale, Esq.
“The next bill, against Phoebe Andrews, 47, charwoman, for stealing
two purses and £3, the property of David Baldock, was thrown out.
Note: Refers to theft at "Prince Albert." Jan Pedersen.
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LICENSEE LIST
FREE W 1847+
BERRY Sarah to Dec/1855
BALDOCK David Dec/1855-62
 
SNELLING W J 1874-82
 
JEFFERY Dudley 1891
SMALL Horace 1899+
(Identified as Prince Alfred Hotel)
MANGER George Dunlop 1913
BARKER Leonard 1934-38
 
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1862
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Post Office Directory 1891
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Kelly's Directory 1934
From the Post Office Directory 1938
From the Folkestone Chronicle
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