Above photo, 1960s, kindly sent by Michael Mirams.

Above Google image 2009.

Above photo taken with permission from Saunders family web.

Sign right December 1991 with thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com

From the Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 12 May 1900.

The Clerk mentioned to the Bench the case of the "Southwood Tavern," St. Lawrence, the landlord of which house had become a patient at Charlton Asylum. At the present time, if there was any irregularity at the house there would be no one upon whom to fix the responsibility. It was decided to write to the Medical Superintendent at Chartham, and to enquire if any approximate dates could be given as to when the patient would be discharged, the matter to be considered on the next transfer day.

From the Thanet Advertiser, Saturday 7 February, 1914.

Southwood Tavern application refused.

Mrs. Susan Mary Jane Danson Andrews, of the "Southwood Tavern," who at present holds a beerhouse keepers licence, is applying for the grant of a publican's licence in respect of the same premises, and the required notice under the provisions of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910, has been served upon me.

Mrs. Andrews, licensee of the "Southwood Tavern," applied for a full public licence.

Mr. J. Emery, (Messrs. Emery and Emery, solicitors, Ramsgate) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Rutley Mowll, solicitor, for Messrs. Thompson and son, brewers, Messrs. Tomson and Wotton, brewers, and Messrs Flint and Co, brewers (owners of houses in the district), Mr Paul (licensee of the "Australian Arms"), and Mr. J. Woodgate (licensee of the "Vale Tavern.")

In support of the application evidence was given by Mrs. Andrews, Mr. W. M. Bradley and Mr. H. Tapsell Mr. D. C. Hogwood produced plans of the premises.

Mr. Mowll address the justices in opposition, and the application was refused, on the ground that the needs of the neighbourhood were well supplied at present.

From the Advertiser and Echo, 15 January, 1937.

DEATHS SMITH.

11th January, At "Southwood Tavern," Ramsgate, Harry Gilbert Smith, aged 42 years.

From the Advertiser and Echo, 19 January, 1937.

TRIBUTES TO LICENSEE. FUNERAL OF Mr. H. G. SMITH.

There was a large number of beautiful floral tokens at the funeral of Mr. H. G. Smith, licensee of the "Southwood Tavern," Ramsgate, which took place on Thursday. The interment in Ramsgate Cemetery was preceded by a short service in the Cemetery Chapel, at which the Rev. Gordon Elliott, curate of St. George's Church, officiated.

The personal mourners at the funeral were the widow. Mr. H. H. L. Smith (son). Mrs. F. Smith (mother). Mr. S. Smith. Mr. M. Smith. Mr. E. Smith and Mr. R. Smith (brothers). Miss. L. Smith (sister), Miss M. Smith (niece). Mr. and Mrs. Watford (brother, and brother-in-law). Mr. Watford, junr., Mr. and Mrs. F. Darby (brothers and sister-in-law), Mrs. Griggs (sister-in-law), Mrs. Stephens (sister-in-law). Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Redbourn.

The floral tributes included those from: Wife and Son; Mother, Brother Rob and Maud; Sister Lil and family; Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law, Esther, Horace and son Cyril; Sister-in-law Louie and family; Brother Ernie and Sister-in-law Doris; Sister-in-law. Brother-in-law, Patience, Charles and family; Sister-in-law Maud and family; Brother Maurice, Sister-in-law Emily; Brother Sid, sister-ln-law Marie and sister-in-law Doris; Sister-in-law. Brother-in-law, Patience, Charles and family; Sister-in-law Maud and family; Brother Maurice. Sister-in-law Emily; Brother Sid, sister-in-law Marie and family: Brother-in-law, Sister-in-law, Fred and Alice; Mr. and Mrs. Sutton; Mr. and Mrs. Fox; Mrs. Busson. Ronnie and Charlie; Mr. and Mrs. B. Redbourn: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Redbonrn and Sheila: Mr. and Mrs. Surman; Mr. and Mrs. Seal; Mr. and Mrs. Heath; Mr. and Mrs. Cottle; Sister-in-law. Brother-in-law, Eddie. Harry and family; Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Brooks; A few neighbours; Slate Club of "Southwood Tavern;" Dart Club of "Southwood Tavern;" Customers of "Southwood Tavern;" East Kent Social Club; Mr. and Mrs. Allright; Mrs. Lambert and Em.

The funeral arrangements were executed by Mr. W. H. Maskell, of Hardres-Street, Ramsgate.

From the Thanet Advertiser, Friday 10 February 1939.

Greater facilities at Ramsgate hotels.

The bench also dealt with a number of minor applications.

Structural alterations were approved in respect of the "San Clu Hotel", "Alma Inn," and "Southwood Tavern."

From the Advertiser and Echo, 19 January, 1940.

LICENSING DISTRICT OF THE BOROUQH OF RAMSGATE.

TO the Clerk to the Rating Authority for the Parish and Borough of Ramsgate; to the Clerk of the Licensing Justices of the said Borough of Ramsgate; to the Chief Constable of the said Borough of Ramsgate; and to all others whom it may concern.

I, CATHERINE ELIZABETH SMITH, now residing at 119 Southwood-road, Ramsgate, in the said Parish and Borough of Ramsgate. Beerhouse-keeper, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the GENERAL ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING to be held at the TOWN HALL, RAMSGATE, in and for the said Borough, on FRIDAY, the NINTH day of FEBRUARY, 1940, at 11.30 o’clock in the forenoon, for the grant to me of a Justices licence authorising me to apply for and hold an Excise Licence to sell Wine, by retail, at the Licensed Premises situate at and being "The Southwood Tavern," 119 Southwood-road, Ramsgate, in the said Parish and Borough, for consumption either on or off the premises, of which said premises I am the tenant, and Gardner and Co. Ltd., of Ash near Canterbury, are the Owners.

DATED the 15th day of January, 1940.

C. E. SMITH.

From the Thanet Advertiser and Echo, 16 May, 1947.

SMITH —WEEKS ST. GEORGE’S WEDDING.

A young Ramsgate couple who were married at St. George's Church, on Wednesday, hope shortly to leave for Egypt, where the bridegroom is to take a civilian post.

The bridegroom, who served in the Indian Army during the war, as a staff officer at Indian headquarters was Mr. Harry Horace Leslie Smith, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. E. Smith, of "Southwood Tavern," Ramsgate. Mr. Smith is an old boy of St George's School, where he was captain in 1937.

His bride was Miss Grace Evelyn Weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. W. Weeks, of 4 Alliance-road, Ramsgate.

Given away by her father, she wore an exquisite gown of white crepe and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The attendant, Mrs. Doris Brading, wore a dress of blue crepe and carried a bouquet of cream roses.

The Vicar of Ramsgate (the Rev. G. Bennett) officiated at the fully choral service, at which Miss Audrey Woodruff, a former Ramsgate beauty queen, rendered "Ave Maria." The hymn "Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us," and "God be in my Head" were included in the service.

Mr. E. Yeo was the organist and Mr. H. P. Watford, uncle of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

Following a reception at the "San Clu Hotel," the happy couple left for their honeymoon in north Cornwall. The bride's travelling attire consisted of a royal blue two-piece suit with black accessories.

From www.bbc.co.uk 14 June 2011

Blaze at disused Southwood Tavern pub in Ramsgate The cause of the fire at the Southwood Tavern is under investigation.

A blaze at a disused pub in Ramsgate has destroyed 80% of the building.

The blaze in the first floor and roof of the Southwood Tavern in Southwood Road was reported at 0550 BST.

At the height of the fire, four pumps from Thanet, Margate and two from Ramsgate were at the scene, along with a support vehicle from Dover.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service left the scene at 0815 BST after damping down, and said that the cause of the fire was being investigated.

Above Google image, 2016.