CANTERBURY TAVERN - MARKET WARD

Also found as the CANTERBURY STORES.

Charles Howard applied for a spirit licence Monday 6th September 1869 having spent £500 on the premises in anticipation of the grant.
The magistrates immediately refused the application by a large majority.

On Thursday 28th August 1873, removal of the spirit licence from the PRINCE ALBERT to this house, was approved.

For Sale by Auction, Thursday 21st September 1876.
Well situated at the corner of the North and Middle Market Roads.
Containing spacious and handsomely fitted bar, private entrance hall, dining and sitting rooms, tap room, spacious club room, nine bed-rooms, and excellent cellars, kitchens, and Offices, the whole in the occupation of Mr. Charles Howard, who will give early possession.
The property, recently erected in a most substantial manner, occupies a most commanding position, fronting and near the Market Place. It must at all times command an excellent Bar Trade and stands well for a general Hotel Business.

6 Middle Market Road in 1881.

Mr. W. Treadwell was summoned 22nd June 1883 for non payment of the poor rate. He had not paid because he believed the rate for the house to be too high. The Magistrates ordered him to pay and to take up the matter with the Assessment Committee.

Referred to Compensation 03.03.1914 and again 14.10.1914 under the Act of 1904 and Licensing Rules of 1910.

Licence renewal refused 24th July 1914.

Licence expired 20.10.1914