Embark on a picturesque journey from Dover to Hougham, traversing the scenic landscapes that have captivated travellers for centuries. This path, rich in natural beauty and historical significance, leads from the bustling port of Dover to the tranquil village of Hougham. Along the way, witness the vibrant wildflowers adorning the cliffs, the rustic charm of…
Journey ‘Along the Cliff Westward’ and witness the breathtaking landscapes where nature and history converge along Dover’s coastline. This narrative takes you over the cliffs of Shakespeare and Roundown, offering majestic views that blend the awe of natural formations with the marvels of human engineering. From the heights of these cliffs, gaze upon the grandeur…
At the Dover Police Court on Monday Edward Jordon labourer of 6 Clarendon Place was charged with being drunk and disorderly and using obscene language on New Bridge. P.C. Booth said at 6.15 p.m. on Saturday he saw the prisoner on New Bridge and using obscene language and wanting to fight five lads who were…
At the Dover Police Court on Thursday before the Mayor (Mr W. Emden ) and Messrs. Hills and H. F. Edwin. Richard Tewkesbury of no fixed abode was charged on remand with stealing a traveller’s bag valued at 30s the property of Messrs. Faire Bros. Leicester. The case had twice remanded for the appearance of…
Man and Woman drunk at 6.30 a.m. Mary Ann Young and George Frederick Hobbs were charged at the Police Court on Tuesday with being drunk and obstructing the footway in Beach Street. P.C. Hicks said that at 6.35. that morning he was on duty in Beach Street and when he saw prisoner’s lying on the…
At Dover Police Court on Wednesday Richard Beecham was charged with being drunk while in charge of a pony and cart in Bridge Street. P.C. Cadman gave evidence to the effect that about 9.35 the previous evening he was in Bridge Street when he saw a pony and cart outside the Town Arms unattended. On…
A jury presided over by Mr. Skudmore the vetting Under Sheriff for the County of Kent assembled on Wednesday afternoon at the Victoria Hotel Dover to asses the damages in an action for a breach of promise brought by Eliza Cooper a young lady twenty five years of age the daughter of one of the…
Yesterday (Thursday) Walter (Hoppy) Martin who had been in trouble on several occasions was charged again at the Dover Police Court with begging in Dieu Stone Lane. P.C. Taylor deposed to seeing the prisoner stop three gentlemen in Dieu Stone Lane and asking for “a copper towards a night’s lodgings.” Witness spoke to Martin about…
At Dover Police Court on Friday before the Mayor (Mr Walter Emden) in the Chair, Mr J. L. Bradley and Mr F. W. Prescott, John David Beatty labourer, of Adrian Street was summoned for assault by George Winifrith of the “King Alfred” Portland Place. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant said defendant came into his house…
At the Police Court on Monday Walter Martin labourer of 2 Mount Pleasant was charged with assaulting the police. P.C. Noel said on Sunday evening he saw the prisoner on the pavement in Snargate Street surrounded by a crowd of soldiers. He told Martin to move on but he refused to do so saying he…