Selth, Thomas Valentine | Day 11

Received £5 for a committee room and £3 for his vote from. Mr Philpott.

The Lord Nelson was at 50, The Strand, Walmer. It is now the Lighthouse.


Witness Type: Bribee, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 13948.

    (Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A mariner. 

  • 13949.

    Where do you live ? — Short Street. 

  • 13950.

    What did you have ? — I had 5L. for the house. 

  • 13951.

    What is the name of your house ? — The “Lord Nelson.” 

  • 13952.

    For the room, was that ? — Yes. 

  • 13953.

    Did they use the room ? — I cannot say. I was not at home, I was away. My missus says they attended there at times. That is all I know. 

  • 13954.

    Did they attend, except to take something to drink ? — They had no drink. I heard her say they came in once or twice. 

  • 13955.

    What is the rent of your house ? — 12L.

  • 13956.

    What are you, a Blue or a Conservative ? — A Conservative. 

  • 13957.

    Did you have anything else ? — Yes, I had 3L. 

  • 13958.

    Who from ? — Mr. George Philpott. 

  • 13959.

    For your vote ? — I suppose it was for my vote. I came here from Portland. 

  • 13960.

    Did you have anything else ? — No.