Bushell, William Wilkins

Bushell, William Wilkins

Address: The Napier Tavern, 4a Beach Street (see notes), Deal

Occupation: Boatman, Landlord of the Pier Tavern

Called on: Day 15

Witness Type: Briber, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper

Party: Conservative

Amount Received: £17

Received From:

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Given £12 for 4 voters. Also received £5 for the hire of a committee room which was the equivalent of just over 3 months rent. His premises was recorded as the Pier Tavern but this may have been a local name or misheard.

The Napier Tavern was situated on the east side of Beach Street between North Street & Dolphin Street, then numbered 4a. It is believed to have been the last house on the east side to have been demolished.