Above photo 1906, kindly supplied by Rory Kehoe.

Above photo, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. The signage indicates that the pub was a tied house, within the estate of the Dartford Brewery Company.

Above Google image October 2010, showing 11 (Miami Nails) and 11a (Optical Centre) High Street. The door right, is addressed as 13 and the sign says Shelleyfield House.

Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser 27 March 1869.

CRAYFORD. PUBLIC-HOUSE BURNT DOWN.

Between one and two on Wednesday morning a fire was discovered at the "Black Bull" public house Crayford, from which the inmates had some difficulty in escaping before the house was in flames. The house, together with an adjoining cottage, was burnt down, the damage being estimated at £1,000. The house was occupied at the time by Mr. Martin. The fire was extinguished by the engine from Barnes Cray.

Gravesend Reporter, North Kent and South Essex Advertiser 10 April 1869.

CRAYFORD. STEALING RABBITS.

On the 1st or 2nd inst. one grey doe and five young rabbits (sandy), were stolen from a hutch in a shed in the rear of the premises occupied by Mr. Robinson, baker, High-street, Crayford. The thieves gained access to the animals by entering the yard from the ruins caused by the burning of the "Black Bull" public-house. The value of them was 8s., and were the property of Mr. Robinson.