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Station Road
Rainham
07510 642541
https://www.facebook.com/14TheAngel
https://whatpub.com/angel
Above photo 11 January 2016, kindly sent by Michael Nancollas. |
Above photo, August 2012, kindly taken and sent by Maggie Francis. |
Above photo, August 2012, kindly taken and sent by Maggie Francis. |
Above photo 2023. |
 
Above sign left 2014, sign right 2016. |
 
Above signs 2024. The one on the right was inaccurately given the
location Gillingham, whilst the pub is in Rainham. Mistake not made by
the licensees I hasten to add. |
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Chelmsford Chronicle 22nd January 1841.
DIED 9th inst., at the "Angel
Inn," Rainham, (This is actually the Rainham
in Essex, not the Kent one.) after a short illness, which he bore with Christian
fortitude, deeply regretted by his family and friends. Mr. George Beal,
aged 61.
This is my last Will & Testament made this twenty second day of
September 1840 by which I desire that my household furniture and the
goodwill of my house be disposed of within four month from the date of
my death as well as all other property of which I may be possessed. &
that after all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid the remainder
to be divided in the following manner viz. to my son James the sum of
fifty pounds to be expended in placing him as an apprentice to some
business, to my married daughters Mary, Amelia, Elizabeth and Sarah the
sum of ten pounds each & to my unmarried daughters Julia, Rosetta and
Emma the remainder of my property in equal proportions to each but
should not my property realise sufficient to leave each of my married
daughters the sum of fifty pounds in that case I bequeath to my son
James only twenty five pounds, to my married daughters only five pounds
each and the remainder to my single daughters and I do hereby appoint
Richard Reynolds and James Reynolds to be executors of this my last will
and testament.
Rainham Essex September 22nd 1840 - George Beal, Rainham
- Witness to the signature of George Beal, Rainham Edward Mee Daldy -
James Reynolds.
Appeared Personally James Reynolds of Hornchurch in the county of Essex,
farmer and made oath that he is one of the attesting witnesses to the
last will and testament of George Beal late of Rainham in the said
county innkeeper deceased bearing date the twenty second day of
September one thousand eight hundred and forty now hereunto annexed and
he further made oath that on the twenty second day of September
aforesaid that said testator duly executed his said will (by signing his
name) at the foot or end thereof in the presence of this appearer and of
Edward Mee Daldy the other subscribed witness thereto both of whom were
present at the same time and this appearer and the said Edward Mee Daldy
thereupon attested and subscribed the said will in the presence of the
said testator - James Reynolds - on the 2nd day of February 1841 the
said James Reynolds was duly sworn to the truth of this affidavit before
me John Daubeny?
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Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette 7 March 1903.
THREE LICENCE RENEWALS REFUSED.
The renewal
of the licences of the "Highlanders," Minster; the "Ordnance Arms," Queenborough; the "Angel," Rainham; the "Chalk Tavern," Milton; and "Rainham
Mark" beerhouse were opposed by the police. The Bench refused the
renewal of the licences of the "Highlanders," the "Ordnance Arms," and
the "Rainham Mark," but granted renewals to the "Chalk Tavern" and the
"Angel Inn."
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Late 2015-early 2016 the pub was on offer as follows:-
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THE ANGEL INN RAINHAM KENT, TENANCY AVAILABLE.
The Angel is situated on a busy station road in Rainham, which is a town
located approximately a ten minute drive into Gillingham. The pub is
only a short walk away from the centre of the town where you will find
the local shopping centre and all amenities. Trading Style.
The Angel is in desperate need of investment and Admiral Taverns is
desperate to invest, once the right business partner is found. It will
be the most attractive local pub post investment! Despite its condition
there is currently an excellent core customer base with a strong
emphasis on real ale drinkers.
Trade Accommodation.
The outlet trades from one L shaped bar with a sports area which is
served from a central bar. There is a ground floor kitchen with an
attractive beer garden to the side of the pub. There is also a car park
for up to 12 cars. Admiral Taverns� investment will include external
redecoration and toilet refurbishments as a minimum.
Private Accommodation The private accommodation consists of four
bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom all in reasonably good order.
Estimated Ingoing Required £8,000 Starting rent £23,000 post investment
Fixtures and Fittings £4,000 (estimated) Funding options available for
the right tenant. Agreement Type.
3 Year Tenancy Agreement.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Alex Langridge, 18 February 2023.
The Angel pub, Rainham, taken over by former landlords of The Command House, Chatham.
New landlords have high hopes a town pub will be brought back to life with a £185,000 investment.
David Carroll and partner Emma Smith have already spruced up The Angel
in Rainham with a lick of paint, sofas, a fireplace and introduced food
for the first time in its history.
But the major cash injection to completely transform the boozer is
expected at the end of March by pub company Admiral Taverns.
It will be shut for up to four weeks for the refurbishment which will
see the entire place gutted and re-fitted.
David, 37, said: "We want to give it some life again. It looked so
tired, it did not feel welcoming. We want it to feel comfortable and we
want families coming in.
"We want to be a home away from home. A public house is just that, a
place for people to feel safe and comfortable.
"We are people people. We love chatting and hearing stories.
The Angel will be closing in a few months to undergo a massive
refurbishment.
The pub will be gutted and completely re-done in April.
"Our main focus is to deliver quality, to be the best. We want to be
that little step above anyone else.
"Pubs have changed so much, we want to give it a refresh but keep that
personal touch you do not find as much any more."
Emma, 33, added: "This place just needed some investment. We like a big
project. We look at places and see what can be done and look past what
is already there.
"We like to see place's potential. It is about bringing it back to life.
We personally prefer and find people prefer to go into a pub and the
people behind the bar know your name and smile.
"There is not many of them around any more. It is what I want to give
people."
The couple – who are originally from Essex – ran The "Command House" in
Chatham between 2019 and 2020 before moving to Suffolk where they had
another two pubs.
They have now moved back to Kent and are living in Rainham.
"To run a pub, it is got to be your life," David added. "If you do not
live on site, you can not give it you whole attention."
The pair took over The Angel, on the corner of Station Road and Lower
Rainham Road, in December after former landlord Stuart Hart came to the
end of his tenancy.
They want it to be a pub for everyone in the community, including
families, and hope to host events such as quizzes, music nights and
prosecco brunches.
The "Eagle" in Maidstone recently reopened after a £100,000 investment for
Admiral Taverns.
It is run by husband and wife duo Gary and Claire Banfield who also
wanted to give their business a fresh look and feel.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Alex Langridge, 24 May 2023.
New landlords wanted by Admiral Taverns to run The Angel pub in Rainham
after £185k refurb fund.
Speculation has grown over the future of a town pub after it loses its
new landlords.
The Angel, in Rainham, was taken over by David Carroll and partner Emma
Smith in December who had high hopes of bringing the boozer back to
life.
The pair moved in and spruced up the place with a lick of paint, sofas,
a fireplace and introduced food for the first time in its history.
Speaking in February, David said: “We want to give it some life again.
It looked so tired, it did not feel welcoming. We want it to feel
comfortable and we want families coming in.
"We want to be a home away from home. A public house is just that, a
place for people to feel safe and comfortable.
"Our main focus is to deliver quality, to be the best. We want to be
that little step above anyone else.
"Pubs have changed so much, we want to give it a refresh but keep that
personal touch you do not find as much any more."
The boozer, owned by pub company Admiral Taverns, was expecting a major
refurbishment at the end of March following a £185,000 cash injection
from the brewery.
It was set to be shut for four weeks to allow the entire place to be
gutted and re-fitted but plans have now been pushed back.
A spokesman for Admiral Taverns confirmed it is looking for a new
landlord to take over The Angel, on the corner of Station Road and Lower
Rainham Road.
They said: “At Admiral we are strong believers in the importance of
community pubs and our focus is always on helping our tenants to run
sustainable pub businesses.
“Inevitably there are instances where we have to part ways with our
licensees, however, we are currently recruiting for a passionate new
tenant to take over The Angel to ensure it can remain at the heart of
the community.
“Anyone interested should please get in touch and call 01244 321171.”
Mr Carroll and Ms Smith took over The Angel after former landlord Stuart
Hart came to the end of his tenancy.
David Carroll has been contacted for comment.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Alex Langridge, 4 October 2023.
Admiral Taverns in talks to reopen The Angel pub, at the junction of
Lower Rainham Road and Station Road in Rainham.
A brewery has confirmed it is working to reopen a town pub which has sat
empty for around five months.
Pub company Admiral Taverns has said it is in discussions with
interested parties to bring in a new landlord to run The Angel, in
Rainham.
The boozer, on the corner of Station Road and Lower Rainham Road, was
taken over by David Carroll and partner Emma Smith in December who had
high hopes to bring it back to life.
They planned to introduce food for the first time in its history and
make it a welcoming, family-friendly venue.
A major refurbishment was expected at the end of March following a
£185,000 cash injection from Admiral Taverns, which owns the pub, and it
was set to be closed for four weeks.
But the revamp never materialised and at the end of May, the brewery
confirmed it was looking for new landlords to take over.
Speculation has continued to grow over the future of the public house
since it closed its doors.
Five months on, a spokesman for Admiral Taverns said: “We are currently
in ongoing discussions with interested parties and are working hard to
reopen the pub as soon as possible to ensure it can sit at the heart of
the community."
David and Emma took over The Angel after former landlord Stuart Hart
came to the end of his tenancy. It is not known why the pair left.
It is another hiccup for the pub. Last summer, the boozer lost around
40% of trade after the road outside was closed for more than eight weeks
for gas works.
David Carroll and Emma Smith had high hopes for the pub.
At the time, then-landlord Stuart said the closure was disastrous for
business as passing trade became almost non-existent.
Lower Rainham Road has also been hit with ongoing roadworks since June,
with the latest taking place this weekend.
Business owners are fearing the impact of the closures on Saturday and
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Closed in December 2022, I am glad to say has now (March 2024) reopened again.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Alex Langridge, 1 March 2024.
The Angel pub on Lower Rainham Road reopens with management firm Vesta Pubs.
A group of friends who launched a pub management firm around a year
ago have now taken on their second boozer.
Vesta Pubs will be officially opening The Angel, in Rainham, this
afternoon, following a £185,000 refurbishment.
From left: Directors of Vesta Pubs Malcolm Collins, Emma Hawney, and
Stephanie Cherry.
Directors Emma Hawney, Stephanie Cherry and Malcolm Collins said
they hope to change the boozer’s reputation to create a welcoming,
family-friendly place to drink.
Malcolm said: “We want to bring a family-friendly pub to the
community where people feel welcome and safe.
“We have been scratching at the bit to open the doors. We are as
excited as the community and we think people are looking forward to
it.”
Stephanie, whose family ran pubs in Gravesend for decades, added: “I
think everyone has been really keen to get it reopened. It has taken
a while but it has been worth it.
“It just needed to be loved. This place has so much potential.
Admiral Taverns, which owns the pub, has invested around £185,000
into the refurbishment.
“I remember the day we came and looked at it and I cannot put into
words how different it now is. It is unbelievable.
“A lot of people have come to the door saying how nice it looks and
they want us to do well. We have had good luck cards in the post.”
The pub, on the corner of Station Road and Lower Rainham Road, has
been empty for around nine months after its former bosses left.
It had been taken over by David Carroll and partner Emma Smith in
December 2022 after predecessor Stuart Hart came to the end of his
tenancy.
It is not known why the pair left The Angel but following their
departure pub company Admiral Taverns, which owns the public house,
started looking for new landlords.
The pub has been completely refitted after months of work.
Rumours were rife in the community about the pub’s future, however,
Vesta Pubs have since been announced as the new managers.
Following a £185,000 cash injection from Admiral Taverns, The Angel
has officially reopened today (Friday, March 1).
There was a slight hiccup during refurbishments which saw the pub
sign branded with Gillingham as opposed to Rainham which caused an
uproar. It was immediately repainted.
Business development manager at Admiral Taverns, Paul Gornall, said:
“I am absolutely delighted to see the result of the refurbishment at
The Angel in Rainham - it looks fantastic and there really is
something for everyone.
“I am very much looking forward to seeing it evolve into an
essential pillar of the community.
“I would also like to welcome our brand new licensee, Malcolm
Collins, his family and team to the pub. He has a wealth of
experience running pubs and impressive knowledge of the local area
which will be invaluable to cementing The Angel at the heart of the
community.
“I wish him and the team every success for the future.”
They are planning to put on events, live music and DJs, family fun
days, psychic nights and other activities including a launch party
tonight.
Vesta Pubs started after Emma, who has managed different pubs for
around 25 years, decided she wanted to take on The Sun, in
Swanscombe, where she was working at the time.
Personal trainer Malcolm, who was also a regular, said he would help
her do so but the deal fell through when another company was chosen.
The new managers say the pub looks completely different following
the revamp.
Malcolm added: “We thought ‘let’s keep the dream going’ and brought
in my friend Stephanie. We came together and just as the dream was
fading something came along.”
The trio took on their first pub the "Dewdrop," in Tywdall, around
eight months ago and say they have turned the place around.
Malcolm continued: “Since being in there we have had comments about
how the reputation has changed and it is a more welcoming
environment.
“That is the dream we want for our pubs, we want it to be
friendlier. Where the pub trade is dying we want to rejuvenate it
and move with the times
“It is not the old-school day of male-dominated pubs – more women,
families and children are going into pubs.”
Emma added: “We have changed its reputation and hope we will do the
same here.”
The Angel is the second pub but they hope to continue to expand the
firm across the county. |
LICENSEE LIST
BEAL George to Jan/1841 dec'd (Angel in Rainham,
Essex)
AKHURST Thomas 1866-67+
 
STANBRIDGE John 1871-May/73 (also farmer aged 59 in 1871 )
GOLDING Thomas May/1873+
CLARK James 1877-87+ (aged 36 in 1881)
   
COPPING Charles 1891-99+ (age 46 in 1891)
  
WIBREW Sir Roger 1901-03+ (also shopkeeper aged 27 in 1901)
HOLMAN Edward 1905-13+ (widower age 51 in 1911)
   
RAVCROFT Thomas J 1924-30+
  
AKEHURST Leslie Arthur 1933+
AKEHURST Leonard 1934+
WARD Esther Mrs 1935-38+
   
WILLINGHAM George 1939-51+ (also fitters labourer H. M. Dockland age 55 in
1939)
 
McKEOWN John Robert 1949-53
GILBERT Reginald George 1955+
REED R H 1957+
???? Lil & Arthur 1983+
STEWART HART 2016-Dec/22
CARROLL David & SMITH Emma Dec/2022-May/23
COLLINS Malcolm 1/Mar/2024+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Angel.shtml
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