Philps, Thomas

Philps, Thomas

Address: The Rising Sun, 2 North Barrack Road, Walmer

Occupation: Publican, The Rising Sun

Called on: Day 7

Witness Type: Briber, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper

Party: Conservative

NotesBiography

Received £7 10s from John Mackins of Stag Inn for erecting 5 flag poles plus £38 from Mr Olds – £6 for canvassing, £5 for a committee room and the remaining £27 to bribe 9 voters.

Landlord of the Rising Sun in North Barrack Road (now Autobase - 2024)  from 1876 until 1889.

In 1879 he was fined 20 shillings for refusing to admit two police constables into the premises.