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Dartford
Only reference I have to this public house at present is from the Pigot's
Directory of 1828, listed under Dartford and area in the Taverns and Public Houses
section. Further research shows this article from 1864.
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From the Maidstone Journal, 26 May 1789.
On Monday, May the 4th John Hill, master of the "Eight Bells" at Dartford, was
convicted before B. Harenc, and William Wheatley, Esqs. in the penalty of £20,
for refusing to settle and swear to his Post Horse Duty Accounts.
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Kentish Gazette, 7 May, 1839.
DEATH.
April 21, at Dartford, Mr. Colyer, landlord of the "Eight Bells."
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Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser 29 August 1864.
SERIOUS FIRE.
About half-past two o'clock this morning an alarming fire broke out at
the "Eight Bells" public-house, High-street, which threatened
destruction to the adjoining houses, one of which is an oil and
colourman's shop, in the occupation of Mr. G. N. Smith. Several tubs of
oil and other combustible substances were removed as speedily as
possible, and the engines soon got to work. By great exertions the fire
was got under by about half-past four. All the contents of the house
were destroyed, but the landlord is insured. The cause of the fire is
not at present known. About half-past twelve the fire broke out again on
the premises of Mr. Riser, but, fortunately, through their being a good
supply of water at hand, it was again subdued.
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LICENSEE LIST
HILL John 1789+
COLYER Henry 1828-7/May/39 dec'd
 
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
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