On Monday evening at 9 o’clock a fire broke out in one of the workshops of Messrs. A. L. Thomas and Son Ltd. Iron Foundry Charlton. Police Constable Cooney received the alarm and found that the fire had originated through the overheating of the blast furnace and some adjoining woodwork catching. Mr. S. Thomas and…
Great Fire at Tower Hamlets. On Tuesday just at noon a most destructive fire broke out at 45 Lowther Road Tower Hamlets causing the entire destruction of the of the interior of four houses and a good deal of damage to five others. Lowther Road is a row of new houses on the site of…
At the Dover Police Court on Friday before the Mayor (in the chair) Mr F. G. Wright Mr J. W. Bussey and Mr E. Chitty. William Edward Dobson, 4 Churchill Street a bath-chair attendant was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the High Street. P.C. Baker said that the previous night the defendant was…
James David Beatty was charged at the Police Court on Monday with stealing one bushel of onions value 4/7 from a cart in the Market Square. James Morris Laslett a market gardener living at Worth said that on Friday he came into Dover market and left his van in the centre of the square. The…
At Dover Police Court on Friday, Emily Jane Johnson was charged with indecent conduct in Slip Passage on Monday 3rd inst. P.C. Fagg proved the case. Defendant did not appear and the man she was with William Johnson stoker on H.M.S. Argyll was not present, as his ship had left. Defendant admitted a previous conviction…
Dive into the rich tapestry of Dover’s history as we explore the origins and stories behind its street names. This exploration offers a unique window into the past, revealing how the city’s streets have been shaped by historical events, notable figures, and cultural influences. From streets named after pilgrims in Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” to those…
January 24th 1802. At an assembly of the parishioners of the said parish in the vestry room pursuant to notice having been given as usual, for that purpose this day after evening service in order to take the following case into consideration. Whereas Mary Williams a vagrant on the fourth day of January instant, was…
Dive into the rich history of Dover’s pubs with this detailed exploration of the town’s historic taverns and inns. From the 16th century Adam and Eve to the uniquely named establishments like the Admiral Harvey and the Alhambra Music Hall, this page offers a comprehensive look at Dover’s pub culture. Each entry provides a snapshot…