They were compelled to seek their provender from the sea. Flour production ceased c.1917 and provender milling ceased c.1947. Due to his lifestyle, he was nicknamed Sir Gorge Provender. The constable of the parish claimed 12s 9d for provender. Provender House is a historic home in Norton near Faversham in Kent, England. Provender was the prince's only real home in exile.