Richard Relph sold the Blacksmith's Arms and the adjoining farm in 1875 and moved his family to Gravesend. The socially withdrawn Little Tich was forced to adapt to much busier surroundings; day-trippers, holidaymakers and fishermen often frequented the streets and occupied the plethora of public houses which adorned the port and neighbouring roads.
In 1875, Richard Relph sold the Blacksmith's Arms and the adjacent farm and relocated his family to Gravesend. Little Tich, who was socially isolated, had to adjust to a more lively setting; day-trippers, holidaymakers, and fishermen frequently visited the streets and occupied numerous pubs in the port area and nearby roads.