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29 Zion Place (Dane Hill
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Margate
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This was also known as the "Prospect Coffee House in 1792.
The census of 1861 addressed this as Grove Place.
Prior to 1833 the pub was owned by the Symond's Brewery of Ramsgate, but
they sold the business and pub to Francis Cobb and Son, brewer also in
Ramsgate that same year. Whitbread took them over early 1968 and closed the
brewery later that year.
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Kentish Gazette 15 June 1802.
On Thursday last, in commemoration of his Majesty's birthday, the
corps of Gentlemen and Yeomanry Cavalry of the Isle of Thanet dined
together at the "Prospect Tavern" and hotel, Margate; a most
excellent dinner, consisting of every delicacy of the seasons, was
served up by Mr. J. Cotterell, the new landlord.
The corps amounting to near 100 of the first gentleman of the
Island, expressed the most perfect satisfaction of the
entertainment; many loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, preceded
by his Majesty's health, which was received with an enthusiasm
becoming the members of a corps so much honoured by his Majesty's
acceptance of their continued services.
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Kentish Gazette, 6 December 1803.
Stock of Wines and Spirits, Grand Piano Forte, Billiard Table, and
other valuable Effects.
To be SOLD by AUCTION, On the premises, the "Prospect Hotel,"
Margate, By Mr. HALL.
On Tuesday, the 13th day of December, 1803, and three following
days, by order at the Trustee.
ALL the genuine Stock in Trade, and excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;
handsome grand piano forte, with additional keys, new from the
maker's last summer; capital billiard table, complete; six marquees;
two good fouling pieces; a steel cross bow; elegant plated goods;
table and bed linen; hundred garden pots, with myrtles, &c. large
stone roller; and other valuable and useful articles.
(Late the property of Mr. J. Cotterell). The stock consists of
sixty-five dozen of fine old port, ten dozen of superior claret,
bucellas, and other wines; sixty gallons of prime coniac brandy,
rum, and hollands; four barrels of Burton ale, in cask and bottles;
some perry and soda water; a quantify of empty bottles; cask of lamp
oil, &c.
The Furniture comprises lofty mahogany and stained four-post and
tent bedsteads, with dimity, printed cotton, 2nd various other
furniture's; near thirty prime goose and other featherer beds; large
blankets, and fine counterpanes; fifty pair of sheets, and good
table linen; elegant pain of pier glasses, in gilt frames, enamelled
tops; french window curtains, with neat cornices; handsome mahogany
chests of drawers, bureau, dining, card, pembroke, and coffee room
tables; floor and stair carpets; a large quantity of glass and
earthenware; new pewter pots; patent lamps, and glass chandelier;
register and other stoves; large wind-up range; good smoke jack;
coppers, and useful kitchen requisites.
N. B. Most of the above articles are well worthy attention, the
House having been recently new furnished at a very considerable
expense.
The Stock will be sold on Thursday morning, and may be tasted
previous to the sale. The Furniture, &c. may be viewed on Monday
preceding the sale, which will begin each day at eleven o'clock.
Catalogues may be had at the the post offices, Canterbury, Deal,
Sandwich, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and St. Peter's, and of the
Auctioneer, Margate.
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Kent Gazette Reports 12 April 1805.
MARGATE, To be SOLD by AUCTION, By Mr. HALL, ON THE PREMISES,
THE "Prospect Hotel," and Bowling Green, Hooper's Hill, on
Wednesday, the 17th day of April, 1805, and following Day.
The Genuine Household Furniture, and Effects; among which is a
capital barrel and finger organ, with 6 stops and 4 barrels, with a
variety of tunes; 12 excellent mahogany coffee room tables, with
benches; glass chandelier; large stone roller, a cart, a number of
forms, set of bowls, and other articles, useful in the public line,
which will be sold without reserve, as the premises are let on
lease, for a boarding-school.
The Furniture comprises several good mahogany post and field
bedsteads, with printed cotton dimity, and other furniture's; prime
goose beds, and clean bedding; handsome cellaret sideboard;
excellent mahogany dining table with circular ends; neat pier
glasses in modern gilt frames; set of Bamboo chairs, and sofa, with
cane seats; good Kidderminster carpets; mahogany drawers, chairs,
and tables; china, glass, earthenware, and kitchen requisites.
May be viewed on Tuesday preceding the sale, which will begin each
day at Eleven o’Clock. — Catalogues may be had at the Post-Offices,
Canterbury, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and St. Peters; and of the
Auctioneer.
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Kentish Gazette 06 December 1853.
DEATHS. CROFTS.
Nov. 29, in Dorset-street, Portman-square, Mr. D. Crofts, late
of the "Prospect Inn," Margate, in his 38th year.
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Thanet Times, Tuesday 14 July, 1964.
Tommy Swallow of the "Prospect."
Exaggerated reports of his demise.
Six months ago, many of the regulars of the "Prospect," at Margate's
Zion Place, would have thought this picture of landlord Tommy
Swallow watching Tommy Trinder push over a pile of pennies
impossible.
Earlier this year, Tommy Swallow had to deny very strong rumours
that he had collapsed and died in his own bar. Like Mark Twain, he
said, reports of his demise were slightly exaggerated.
Lancashire-born Tommy has been "behind bars" since the end of the
war, but in all that time he has had only two houses. First was the
"Red Lion" at Richborough, and he moved to the "Prospect" 16 years
ago.
During the war he was a backroom boy at Vickers and worked on the
now famous dam-busting bomb developed by Dr. Barnes Wallis. He had
the privilege of shaking the hand of Guy Gibson after he returned
from the memorable raid on the German dams.
All three members of the Swallow family have excelled in one form
or another. At the age of 17, Tommy was table tennis champion at
North-East Lanes. He now enjoys golf, playing off and 18 handicap,
and is a member of the select Hole-in-One-Club, a feat performed at
the Knowle Park Club, Sevenoaks.
His wife, Francis, was formerly the amateur modern ballroom
dancing champion of Surrey, and son, Stewart, now a salesman, was
until recently swimming and diving instructor at Butlins. He coached
the winner of the Butlins cross-channel race 3 years ago.
"I like this life because I like people," says Tommy. "I have
reached the point now where I can almost tell a man's job as soon as
he walks in the bar."
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Thanet Times, Tuesday 20 March 1979.
Death of Publican.
Mr. Thomas Swallow, former licensee of the "Prospect" and "Six
Bells" public house, Margate, died on Thursday at the age of 63.
Mr. Swallow, who was steward of the Limpsfield Royal British Legion
Club, died at Detling.
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I have been informed by William Adair that Vince Hill made his
professional debut at this pub.
The pub closed, date as yet unknown and the building demolished to be
replaced with an Aldi supermarket.
Above photo, 2016. The "Prospect" would have been where the main car
park now is. |
LICENSEE LIST
JENKINS John 1792+
COTTERELL J Mr 1802+
CANNABY William 1823-28+
LLOYD Samuel 1832-39+
CROFTS David 1841-48+ (age 25 in 1841 )
ROW George 1849-51+ (age 37 in 1851)
MILES John 1861-71+ (age 32 in 1871)
PILCHER Charles R 1874+
MILES Isabella Mrs 1881-91+ (widow age 41 in 1881)
MOUNT William H 1901+
GOPFERT Ernest 1903+
HAWKINS Charles 1913
HAWKINS Charles Samuel 1922-30+
FREAKES A 1938+
BERAN Percy 1939+ (age 59 in 1939)
SWALLOW Tommy & Francis 1948-64+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Prospect.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/prospect.html
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
Census
From
Isle of Thanet Williams Directory 1849
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