Part of the ROYAL HOTEL, Gentlemans Walk.

Not found in Licence Registers.

Philip Keddenton, previously running a shoe shop, took on the ROYAL HOTEL TAP on the 22nd November 1862 at a weekly rent of £1, exclusive of gas consumed. The Gas Company refused to provide a separate account from the ROYAL HOTEL, although each business had its own meter. Mr. Keddenton arranged with Charles States to pay for his share of the gas bill on the first Monday of every month. Not finding business at the Tap a remunerative speculation, Mr. Keddington gave up on 2nd March 1863. He was then presented with an outstanding gas bill of £3 4s 9d which he considered excessive and refused to pay. On Thursday 18th June 1863 the Gas Company confirmed that the demand was valid and Mr. Keddington was instructed to settle his account with Mr. States.

Given as the ROYAL HOTEL TAP in 1858, 1859 & 1861
the ROYAL HOTEL WINE VAULTS  in 1864