Fleur-de-lis Hotel, Canterbury, Kent

~ FLEUR-DE-LYS INN ~

Fleur de lis Hotel

34 HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY

Demolished 1958

Fleur de Lis Hotel, postcard

Fleur de Lis Hotel, postcard, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site

Fleur de Lis Hotel, Tarriff's c. 1906, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site

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Hotel detail from a postcard & c.1902 ad from Canterbury Views

Thomas PARAMORE, esq. of Monkton by his will in 1637, gave his messuage called the Fleur de luce in Canterbury, to his nephew Thomas Paramore, on condition that he paid to the mayor and aldermen of the same 100l. the same to be lent to five poor shopkeepers of this city freely, and he willed, that whosoever should borrow the sum of 20l. parcel of the same should put in good security to the mayor and aldermen, to repay the same at the end of five years, which said poor shopkeepers should, with the consent of the mayor and aldermen, be appointed by his said nephew during his life, and afterwards by the house of burghmote, or the major part of them for ever. HT

15th Century Lounge Bar, Fleur-de-lis Hotel, Canterbury, from my collection

The Coffee Room, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site

Death, December 1805, At Canterbury, Mr. William FREND, of the Flower de Luce Inn (Fleur dis Lis). MM vol 22

The Lounge, Fleur-De-Lis Hotel, Canterbury, from my collection

Lounge and Dining Room, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site

1824 Directory Fleur de lis Hotel - John Miller, High Street

"One of the oldest of the City hostelries, which was an Inn in the early years of the fifteenth century. Lately renovated throughout in accordance with modern requirements, the interior still retains much of the old-world character for which it was noted when Charles Dickens used to stay here as a guest. From the Courtyard, now converted into a lounge, may still be seen an early thirteenth century window, unspoiled by restoration, while a portion of the Tudor staircase yet remains."

Exterior, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site

William BYGGE was said to possibly have built a part of this inn or had a financial interest in it. He was twice mayor of Canterbury in 1460 and 1466.

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My thanks to Paul for pointing out the corbels from the old Fleur de lis hotel (although they are in the opposite position of where they were placed under the original window)..situated now in Whitehorse lane

1830-40's - James Toke SIMMONDS

1860 - Mrs. Jane Simmonds *noted in "The Draper and Clothier" A book of general information for all traders in and purchasers of textile fabrics 1860

1870's - Zachariah Prentice, Hotel Proprietor

WTHBH - Sept 14, 1872 - The Mayor's annual banquet took place on Wednesday at the Fleur de Lis Hotel, when a very sumptuous repast was provided in excellent style by the landlord. Mr. Prentice, to which a more numerous company than usual sat down. The room was tastefully decorated with plants and flowers kindly supplied by the Earl of Mountcharles, Captain Lambert and Mr. Mount. Amongst the company present, besides the aldermen and councillors, were Mr. W. Masters, Mr. G. Furley, The Rev. Canon Mitchinson, Mr. W. Furley, the Mayor of Faversham, Mr. J. Callaway, Mr. J. Lowry, Mr. J. Hemery, Mr. C. Collard, Mr. C. Holttum, Mr. W. Plummer, Mr. Rigden, &c.

Liquidation by Arrangement. First Meetings of Creditors. Tuesday, April 29, 1873. John DAVIS, Bridge near Canterbury, Kent, Grocer. May 13 at 12 at the Fleur de lys Hotel, High Street, Canterbury. Monckton and Son, Maidstone. May 10, 1873. The Solicitors' Journal & Reporter

1874 - Samuel PRENTICE

1880's - Ms. Charlotte A. TEMPLE was the Manageress of the hotel

1884 - Horatio WARD

1889

H. BAKER, Fleur de Lis stables

1889 Directory - H. Ward, proprietor of the FLEUR-DE-LIS Hotel - Horatio Ward was working for the FOUNTAIN HOTEL in 1891

Early 1900's - Elizabeth S. ALLEN, Hotel Manageress

1902 - Cobb family of Margate, Kent.... Estate Papers Sale - Fleur de Lis Hotel, Canterbury EK-U1453/5/3/11

1903 - FLEUR DE LIS Hotel, Family & Commercial & Posting House, Charles SANDERSON, Proprietor - Kelly's directory of Kent 1903

1917 - Fleur De Lis Hotel officially appointed A.A. & R.A.C.; M. Sheppard (Tele 195)

1917 -1926 - Fleur de Lis, 34 High St., M. Sheppard

1922 Ad for the hotel

Fleur-de-Lis Hotel,

CANTERBURY,

(Opposite the Royal Museum).

ESTABLISHED OVER SIX CENTURIES.

A part of the Original Building still existing

Has been entirely Re-decorated

and a

New Smoking Lounge

and

Billard Room added.

SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS PERFECT.

Electric Light Throughout.

Table d'Hote Luncheon Daily,

3/6. Dinner 5/6

MOTOR GARAGE._______ STABLING.

Under the personal supervision of the Proprietor.

Tel: No. 195


~ FLEUR-DE-LYS INN ~ Fleur de lis Hotel 34 HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY Demolished 1958 Fleur de Lis Hotel, postcard Fleur de Lis Hotel, postcard, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site Fleur de Lis Hotel, Tarriff's c. 1906, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site _________ Hotel detail from a postcard & c.1902 ad from Canterbury Views Thomas PARAMORE, esq. of Monkton by his will in 1637, gave his messuage called the Fleur de luce in Canterbury, to his nephew Thomas Paramore, on condition that he paid to the mayor and aldermen of the same 100l. the same to be lent to five poor shopkeepers of this city freely, and he willed, that whosoever should borrow the sum of 20l. parcel of the same should put in good security to the mayor and aldermen, to repay the same at the end of five years, which said poor shopkeepers should, with the consent of the mayor and aldermen, be appointed by his said nephew during his life, and afterwards by the house of burghmote, or the major part of them for ever. HT 15th Century Lounge Bar, Fleur-de-lis Hotel, Canterbury, from my collection The Coffee Room, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site Death, December 1805, At Canterbury, Mr. William FREND, of the Flower de Luce Inn (Fleur dis Lis). MM vol 22 The Lounge, Fleur-De-Lis Hotel, Canterbury, from my collection Lounge and Dining Room, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site 1824 Directory Fleur de lis Hotel - John Miller, High Street "One of the oldest of the City hostelries, which was an Inn in the early years of the fifteenth century. Lately renovated throughout in accordance with modern requirements, the interior still retains much of the old-world character for which it was noted when Charles Dickens used to stay here as a guest. From the Courtyard, now converted into a lounge, may still be seen an early thirteenth century window, unspoiled by restoration, while a portion of the Tudor staircase yet remains." Exterior, Fleur-de-lis Hotel c. 1906, Canterbury, courtesy of a frequent visitor to the site William BYGGE was said to possibly have built a part of this inn or had a financial interest in it. He was twice mayor of Canterbury in 1460 and 1466. _______ My thanks to Paul for pointing out the corbels from the old Fleur de lis hotel (although they are in the opposite position of where they were placed under the original window)..situated now in Whitehorse lane 1830-40's - James Toke SIMMONDS *1860 - Mrs. Jane Simmonds noted in "The Draper and Clothier" A book of general information for all traders in and purchasers of textile fabrics 1860 1870's - Zachariah Prentice, Hotel Proprietor WTHBH - Sept 14, 1872 - The Mayor's annual banquet took place on Wednesday at the Fleur de Lis Hotel, when a very sumptuous repast was provided in excellent style by the landlord. Mr. Prentice, to which a more numerous company than usual sat down. The room was tastefully decorated with plants and flowers kindly supplied by the Earl of Mountcharles, Captain Lambert and Mr. Mount. Amongst the company present, besides the aldermen and councillors, were Mr. W. Masters, Mr. G. Furley, The Rev. Canon Mitchinson, Mr. W. Furley, the Mayor of Faversham, Mr. J. Callaway, Mr. J. Lowry, Mr. J. Hemery, Mr. C. Collard, Mr. C. Holttum, Mr. W. Plummer, Mr. Rigden, &c. Liquidation by Arrangement. First Meetings of Creditors. Tuesday, April 29, 1873. John DAVIS, Bridge near Canterbury, Kent, Grocer. May 13 at 12 at the Fleur de lys Hotel, High Street, Canterbury. Monckton and Son, Maidstone. May 10, 1873. The Solicitors' Journal & Reporter 1874 - Samuel PRENTICE 1880's - Ms. Charlotte A. TEMPLE was the Manageress of the hotel 1884 - Horatio WARD 1889 H. BAKER, Fleur de Lis stables 1889 Directory - H. Ward, proprietor of the FLEUR-DE-LIS Hotel - Horatio Ward was working for the FOUNTAIN HOTEL in 1891 Early 1900's - Elizabeth S. ALLEN, Hotel Manageress 1902 - Cobb family of Margate, Kent.... Estate Papers Sale - Fleur de Lis Hotel, Canterbury EK-U1453/5/3/11 1903 - FLEUR DE LIS Hotel, Family & Commercial & Posting House, Charles SANDERSON, Proprietor - Kelly's directory of Kent 1903 1917 - Fleur De Lis Hotel officially appointed A.A. & R.A.C.; M. Sheppard (Tele 195) 1917 -1926 - Fleur de Lis, 34 High St., M. Sheppard 1922 Ad for the hotel Fleur-de-Lis Hotel, CANTERBURY, (Opposite the Royal Museum). ESTABLISHED OVER SIX CENTURIES. A part of the Original Building still existing Has been entirely Re-decorated and a New Smoking Lounge and Billard Room added. SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS PERFECT. Electric Light Throughout. Table d'Hote Luncheon Daily, 3/6. Dinner 5/6 MOTOR GARAGE._______ STABLING. Under the personal supervision of the Proprietor. Tel: No. 195**
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