DOVER KENT ARCHIVES

Page Updated:- Wednesday, 16 September, 2026.

PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest ????

Steam Engine

Latest ????

10 Station Road

Frindsbury

Steam Engine 1925

Above photo, circa 1925. Showing licensee James William Shrubb and his daughter standing outside. Kindly sent by Richard Pemberton.

Steam Engine

Above photo, date unknown kindly sent by Richard Pembleton. Showing an outing of the "Steam Engine" arriving at the "Bear Hotel" in Maidstone. Also showing licensee Richard Pembleton, centre in front of door.

 

Ind Coope & Co Ltd purchased the pub from Budden & Biggs Brewery Ltd by conveyance and assignment dated 23 March 1931. This was addressed as Strood in the transaction. The pub held a beer only license.

 

LICENSEE LIST

HOLBROOK William 1881+ (age 43 in 1881Census)

SALMON James R 1901+ (age 58 in 1901Census)

SHRUBB James William 1913-38+

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