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51 (27) King Street / St Alphege Lane
Canterbury
Above photo 1953, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. Notice the bunting out
for the coronation (2 June 1953) on the building opposite. |
Above photograph taken by Edward Wilmot in 1965. |
Above photo 1989, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo 1991, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo taken and sent by Rory Kehoe, August 2017. |
Above photo 2018, kindly taken and sent by Len Parrick. |
 
Prince of Wales sign left July 1991, right October 1991.
 
Above signs 1991.
Above with thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com
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Above matchbox, circa 1980s, kindly send by Debi Birkin. |
Above beermat, circa 1970's. Kindly sent by Mike L. |
Originally the "Dog and Bull" but changed name to the "Prince of Wales"
in 1798 when His Royal Highness George, Prince of Wales married Caroline of
Brunswick and was presented
with the Freedom of the City of Canterbury.
The pub was bought by Rigdens from Flints brewery in 1849 for the sum of
£510.
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Kentish Gazette 21 March 1800.
Tuesday morning was taken out of the river Stour below Abbotts Mill,
the body of Edward Gilligan late a private of the 55th regiment of
foot. Marks of violence appearing upon his head gave strong
indication that his death had not been caused by accident as the
deceased, who had recently received his pay and a discharge from the
regiment, and James Burk one of his comrades, were seen the
preceding evening drinking at the "Prince of Wales" public-house, in
King Street, which they left together, and Burk returning to the
barrack late, very wet, seemingly much confused, and giving to
unsatisfactory an account of his companion, that when the body was
found, immediately fell upon him as the murderer. Burk in
confinement placed under a guard in close confinement in the
regimental hospital. The body was taken out of the River Stour in
the parish of St. Stephen and the Coroner for the County was sent
for, and an Inquest are expected to deliver their verdict this day.
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Kentish Gazette 25 March 1800.
Saturday the Coroner's Inquest sat on Edward Gilligan, a private of
the 55th foot, who was taken out of the river Stour, as mentioned in
our last; and after an investigation of five hours, gave a verdict.
Accidental Death.
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Kentish Gazette 14 April 1801.
On Saturday evening last died Mr. James Moss, of the "Prince of
Wales" public house, in this city.
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Kentish Weekly Post or Canterbury Journal 23 September 1828.
About six o'clock in the evening of Saturday last, a chimney in the "Prince
of Wales" public-house, in this city, fired, in consequence of an
accumulation of soot, and we regret to add, a large portion of ignited
matter fell into the bed-room on the second floor, and not only communicated
with the bed-hangings, which it set on fire, but destroyed other property to
the amount of £10 or £15.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 14 August 1838.
DEATHS.
Aug. 4. Mrs. Grist, wife of Mr. Grist, landlord of the "Prince of Wales"
public-house, in this city, aged 54.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 18 January 1842.
DEATH.
Jan. 13, at Canterbury, Mrs. Elizabeth Clements, aged 76, many years
landlady of the "Prince of Wales," in this city.
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Tuesday 12 June 1849.
Canterbury.
Important sale of the extensive Brewery of Messr's Flint, including 30
old established Inns and Public Houses, and other valuable property.
Mr. V. J., has received instructions to sell by auction, at the
"Fountain Hotel," Canterbury, on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26th and 27th of
June, at 12 o'clock each day, (in consequence of the death of the senior
acting partner and the retirement of the surviving partners,) the
valuable property known as Messrs. Flint's Brewery, in Stour Street,
Canterbury, and the Inns, Public Houses, and other valuable property
connected with theirwith. The first day sale on Tuesday, 26th June,
1849, will comprise the following property in and near the city.
Public houses.
Lot 1. The "City of Canterbury," situate on the road to Whitstable.
Freehold.
Lot 2. The "George and Dragon," Westgate without, leasehold under Hind's
charity for 17 years unexpired.
Lot 3. The "Three Compasses," Westgate
within. Freehold.
Lot 4. The "Bell Inn" and Coach Office, in the High Street. Freehold.
Lot 5. The "Prince of Wales," St. Alphege Lane,. Freehold.
Lot 6. The "Weavers Arms," Broad Street, freehold and partly leasehold.
Lot 7. The "White Swan," Northgate. Leasehold under St. John's Hospital
for a short term, at a ground rent.
Lot 8. The "Kings Head," Northgate.
Freehold.
Lot 9. The "Swan Inn," at Sturry (close to the railway station).
Freehold.
Lot 10. The "Ship," St. Martins Hill, freehold.
Lots 12. The "Star Commercial Inn and Tap," St George's, close to the
Cattle market and Dane John. Freehold.
Lot 13. The "Blue Anchor," Old Dover Lane, near the Cattle market.
Freehold.
Lot 14. The "Fleece Inn," High Street, opposite to the Corn market.
Freehold.
Lot 28. Three neat Cottages opposite the Brewery, with large gardens
extending to the river.
Lot 29. The "Two Brewers" public house and Spirit Warehouse, adjoining
the last lot.
Lot 31. The "Black Dog" public house, Castle Street.
Lot 34. The "Duke's Head" Public House, Wincheap Street.
Lot 35. The "King's Head," Public House, Wincheap Street.
Lot 37. The "Royal Exchange," public house, Stour Street.
Lot 38. The "Kentish Arms," public house, and 5 cottages in Jewry Lane.
Leasehold for a short term at a low rent.
Lot 40. The "Duke William," at Ickham, abiout five miles from
Canterbury. Freehold.
Lot 41. The "Royal Oak Inn," at Deal. Freehold except a small portion.
Lot 42. The "King's Arms," Beach Street, Deal, and Cottage in the rear.
leasehold for a short term, at a Ground rent.
Lot 43. The "Fleur De Lis," near the Railway Station, Dover. Leasehold
for a term of 6 years, at a Ground rent of £3.
Lot 44. The "Two Brewers," Limekiln Street, Dover. leasehold for a term
of 46 years, at a ground rent of £3.
Lot 45. The "Fountain Inn, adjoining the Market place at Dover.
Freehold.
Lot 46. The "Lord Nelson," Radnor Street, near the harbour, Folkestone.
Freehold.
Lot 47. The "Bricklayers Arms," Fancy Street, Folkestone. Freehold.
Lot 48. The "Castle Inn," at Sandgate. Leasehold for a short term, at a
ground rent of 7s. 6d.
Lot 49. The "King's Head Hotel and Tap," at Margate. Freehold.
Lot 50. The "New Inn," at Elham, on the road to Hythe. Freehold.
Lot 51. The "King's Arms," at Milton near Sittingbourne. Freehold.
The Public Houses are for the most part in the occupation of
unexceptionable tenants, and the majority of them are doing trades, both
in beer and spirits, considerably above the average run of Country
houses. (None of them have been beer shops; they're all old Licence
Houses, with connections of long standing, thereby affording ample
security for the permanency of the trade). The Premises generally are in
a superior state of repair.
Particulars and Plans, price 1s. each, may be had of Messr's. Furleys
and Mercer, Solicitors, Canterbury; at the "Fountain Hotel;" and of Mr.
V. J. Collins, 3, Moorgate Street, London.
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Kentish Gazette, 28 May 1850.
On Friday Mr. DeLasaux held an inquest at the "Prince of Wales" public
house, Canterbury, on the body of Louisa Lappett, nearly four years old.
The child, it appeared, was suddenly seized with coughing, which was
followed in a few minutes by death. Mr. Andrews, surgeon, who had been
called in, being unable to state the cause of death, the inquest was
adjourned in order that a post mortem examination may be made. We
understand a pea has since been found in the child's lungs.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 25 May, 1861.
CANTERBURY FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
The members of this society, which is held at the “Prince of Wales”
public house, walked in procession from their lodge-room to St.
Dunstains Church, accompanied by the military band. An able and
appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. E. Gilder, vicar, 1
Corinthians, 12 chap., 18. 19, and 20 verses. The rev. gentleman
expressed himself highly gratified with the general attention manifested
by the brethren of the society, and kindly landed the fee of 1 sovereign
as a donation to the funds of the society. |
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 14 September 1867. Price 1d.
ANNUAL LICENSING DAY.
The license of the "Prince of
Wales," King-street, was suspended until the 19th inst, when the adjourned
court will be held. |
The Inns of Canterbury by Edward Wilmot's,1988, mentions a document, date
circa 1945 that gives the description of clientele at the pub as being "Local
artisans, visitors and shoppers."
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 20 April, 1867. Price 1d.
STEALING BRUSHES
Catherine Switsey, a German, was charged with stealing three brushes,
the property of George Palmer, on the 14th inst.
Prosecutor said:- I live in King-street, and am a grocer. On Saturday
evening I received information that some brushes hanging outside the
door of my shop had been stolen. Upon counting them I missed three, of
the value of 1s. 6d. I afterwards went up King-street in company of P.C.
Oclee, and met the prisoner, who had several brushes about her. I
believe the whole of the brushes produced are my property, but I cannot
swear to them.
P.C. Oclee proved finding the brushes upon the prisoner, and when she
first saw him she cried out “Oh! my God! I'm done now.” She was I then
in company of a tall dark man.
Rebecca Draper, landlady of the “Prince of Wales,” beershop, said she
purchased a brush of the prisoner for three pence, in payment of a pint
of beer.
The prisoner, who pleaded; drunkenness, was sentenced to 31 days'
imprisonment.
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 13 July 1867. Price 1d.
LITTLEBOURNE. STEALING PLANTS.
At St. Augustine's Petty Sessions, Canterbury, on
Saturday, Henry Gore, a labourer, of Minster, Thanet, was charged with
stealing a quantity of plants, of the value of 30s., the property of the
Rev. Augustus Smith, at Littlebourne. The prosecutor stated that either on Tuesday evening or Wednesday
morning about four dozen geraniums, a rose tree, and several other
plants, were taken from his flower garden. He identified the rose tree
produced as his property. P.C. Phipps deposed that from information he had received respecting
prisoner he went in search of him, and apprehended him in Wingham on the
3rd instant, when he told prisoner that he should take him to the
station house on suspicion of having stolen some plants from
Littlebourne Vicarage; and prisoner said he knew nothing about the
plants, but he afterwards admitted that he had stolen them, and taken
them to Canterbury. Witness then asked prisoner where he had taken them
in Canterbury, when he replied that he took some to the “Prince of
Wales” and the “Two Bells,” and some to a greengrocer's. Witness then
proceeded with prisoner to the “Prince of Wales,” and the landlady said
the geraniums were in the yard. He then went to the “Two Bells,” and
asked the landlord for the rose tree. The landlord (Mr. Bradford) said
that prisoner had brought some plants to him, but that he had taken them
away with him when he left the house. Witness then searched the
premises, and found the rose tree planted in the garden, and thirteen
geraniums near the back door. Prisoner admitted that that was the rose
tree he had taken from the Rev. Mr. Smith's. In answer to the Bench, Superintendent Walker stated that he had had a
number of complaints of prisoner from persons residing in Petham and
elsewhere, who did not wish to take the trouble to prosecute. The magistrates fined prisoner £5. 6s. costs, and 5s. damages; or, in
default, to be sentenced to two months' hard labour. |
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From an email received 29 May 2016.
Front row Hugh McWhinnie, Landlady, ?, Landlord. (Ernie)
Back row: ? , Hougham.
Both the young men at the back will be in their late 60s
Photograph taken mid 70s definitely before 1978.
On the back of photo, Copyright, Kentish Gazette, Photographic Service,
9, St George's Place, Canterbury. Ref. No. 25527/5. |
LICENSEE LIST
MOSS James to Apr/1801 dec'd
CLEMENTS William 1824+
CLEMENTS Elizabeth 1828-34+
 
GRIST John to Aug/1838 dec'd age 54 (27 King Street)
 
MORLEY Adnet 1840+
PARIN Charlotte 1847+
WEBB Stephen 1858-62+ (age 40 in 1861 )
 
WHITE W 1867+
DRAY W 1868+
AUSTEN John 1874+
SADDLETON Joseph to Sept/1879
LORD M Sept/1879+
JOHNSON Thomas W 1881+ (age 36 in 1881)
KENNAN William J 1882+
ROBERTSON Thomas 1891+
GOODHEW Oliver B 1901-03+ (age 36 in 1901)
 
CLARK Albert Richard 1905-08+
CLARK Emily 1911-13+ (widow age 37 in 1911)
WILL Stephen date unknown
VENABLES Thomas William 1922+
GRANT Bertram 1930+
WELLS Caleb S 1938+
???? Ernie 1970s+ (last licensee)
https://pubwiki.co.uk/PrinceofWales.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/princeofwales.html
From the Pigot's Directory 1824
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Stapleton's
Guide 1838
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Post Office Directory 1862
Greens
Canterbury Directory 1868
From the Post Office Directory 1874
Census
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Post Office Directory 1891
From the Post Office Directory 1903
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1922
From the Post Office Directory 1930
From the Post Office Directory 1938
Historic
Canterbury web site www.machadoink.com
Whitstable Times
and Herne Bay Herald
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