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777 London Road / Larkfield Street 1841
Larkfield
Above photo, date unknown. Kind permission from Eric Hartland. |
Above postcard, date unknown. Kind permission from Eric Hartland.
Bull Inn shown centre left. |
Above postcard, date unknown. Kind permission from Eric Hartland. |
Above postcard, date unknown. Kind permission from Eric Hartland. |
Above tankards circa 1900, kindly sent by Robert Ivins. |
Above tankards circa 1900, kindly sent by Robert Ivins. |
Base of tankard, kindly sent by Robert Ivins. |
Above pewter jugs circa 1885, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. Stating
William Ledger, Bull Inn, Larkfield. |
The Bull at Larkfield, Maidstone, was a coaching inn during the 1950s —
motor coaches, that is. The pub was a regular halfway house for coach
parties travelling from East Kent en route to London, a long journey before
the M2 Motorway was built.
Originally built in the 15th century as a farmhouse, the building gained
a grade 2 listing on 25 February 1987. It changed name to the "Inn
House" again date unknown. Local knowledge appreciated.
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Kentish Gazette 23 October 1770.
Joseph Drywood, from Cranbrooke, Worsted and Yarn Maker, in
Mill-Lane, Maidstone. Advertising his products, also continues that he
delivers the Kentish Gazette every Tuesday & Saturday, setting out from
his house or the "Bull."
While delivering the papers he calls at the following named
Public-Houses, to collect parcels & orders.
The "Bull" at Larkfield, ......
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South Eastern Gazette, 17 Sep 1816.
Bull Inn, Larkfield.
W. Jones respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public
in general, that he has taken the above inn, where he hopes, by
assiduity and attention, to merit their patronage and support.
Wines and Liquors of the most superior quality, with excellent beds,
stabling, &c.
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South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 19 July 1842.
"Bull Inn," Larkfield.
William Pawson begs to inform his Friends that his Annual Dinner will
take place tomorrow, (Wednesday, the 20th), when the favour of their
company is requested.
Dinner on Table at 4 o'clock precisely.
George Palmer, Esq, in the Chair.
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From the Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, Saturday 18 May 1861.
Larkfield. Caution to Tradesmen.
About ten days since a man called at the shop of Mr. Charles Hoppe, of
Larkfield, grocer and butcher, and requested him to change a ten pound
Bank of England note, and as he had been stopping at the "Bull Inn," at
Larkfield, the night before, he was induced to do so. Mr. Hoppe sent the
note to the Kentish Bank to be placed to his account, and thought it was
a genuine one, but, to his great surprise, on Tuesday last his note was
returned to him, branded with "forgery." The man who passed this note
was not what is generally termed a "swell mobsman," but was attired more
like a farmer or a dealer in stock, or at least a person who seemed to
be well acquainted with things generally.
It appears he slept at the "Bull Inn" the night before, and stated that
he had come from Folkestone. He drove a four-wheeler drawn by a brown
pony, alleging that he and his family were going to London, but that he
preferred driving his trap, whilst his better half had a taste for the
rail.
In order that the police may be on their guard against this man, we may
mention that the four-wheeler was painted green, but the pony was a
brown one, rather aged, and that the man was a fresh coloured looking
fellow, and of light complexion, about the age of 45, and conversed
freely. Should any of our readers have heard or recollect such a man in
the course of their travels, it is to be hoped they will at once
communicate the fact and Mr. Hoppe, or to one of the Superintendent of
police of the county of Kent. We should observe that he endorsed the
note at the time of its being cashed with the name of G. Lucas, Ashford.
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From the Maidstone Telegraph, Rochester and Chatham Gazette, 9 November 1861.
Larkfield.
On Monday last the Annual Rent and Tithe Audit of the Misses Twisden, of
Bradbourne House, East Malling, was held at the "Bull Inn," Larkfield.
About 40 of the tenants of the Bradbourne Estate and the Tithe payers of
East Malling sat down to and excellent dinner. The chair was ably filled
by T. Twisden, Esq., and the vice chair by Lewis Parker, Esq.,
solicitor, London. The usual loyal toasts, the health of the Misses
Twisden, and a variety of other toast were cordially drunk. The dinner,
which was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Hayward, gave general satisfaction,
and a very pleasant evening was spent.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 13 February, 1880.
LARKFIELD. SUICIDE OF A FARMER.
On Tuesday, Joseph Rogers, Esq., Coroner, held an inquest at the “Bull
Inn,” Larkfield, relative to the death of William Woodger, aged 47, a
farmer, of Comp, near Leybourne. The deceased, who was a Batchelor, had
been in difficulties, and on Sunday night he paid a visit to his sister,
whose husband keeps the house where the inquest was held. He left
shortly before eight o’clock, stating that he should visit his brother
at New Hythe. The next morning his dead body was found hanging from a
cherry tree at Mrs. Mercer’s farm, in the parish of Ditton.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased committed suicide while in
a state of temporary insanity.
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LICENSEE LIST
JONES William 1816-21+
GOLDSMITH William 1832+
PAWSON William 1841-42+ (age 45 in 1841)
KNIGHT George 1874+
LEDGER William 1881+ (age 52 in 1881)
RICHARDSON William 1901-03+ (age 51 in 1901)
MAYNARD John Thomas 1913+
MAYNARD Stephen 1918-38+
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From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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