Above photo date unknown. Taken by Matt Martin.

Above photo, date unknown.

Above painting by Thomas Luny, circa 1780, showing a view from the vicinity of the pub.

A Baptism.

On 16 May 1813 of William Henry, son of John and Elizabeth Bleksley, Landlord of the "Hare & Billet," Blackheath, Lewisham.

West Kent Guardian, 11 July 1840.

Charles Stanton, landlord of the "Hare & Billet," Blackheath, appeared upon a warrant charged with counselling, aiding, abetting and assisting from 40 to 50 persons, in making an attack upon a Temperance Society meeting, held in a tent near the defendants home, fined 50s, with 14s costs.

West Kent Guardian, 1 June 1844.

West Kent Yeomanry.

A cup awarded by Colonel Stratford to the best swordsman in the Chislehurst troop, to Mr Charles Stanton, of the "Hare and Billet," Blackheath, whose success in this trial of skill was celebrated with military honours and acknowledged by the hearty congratulations of his comrades, amongst whom Mr Stanton is deservedly a favourite alike for his estimable social qualities and his skill and attention to his military duties.

West Kent Guardian, 21 December 1844.

Hare and Billet Inn, Blackheath.

C W Stanton, takes this opportunity of the season to return his most grateful thanks to his friends and the public for the extensive patronage bestowed upon him during the time he has conducted the above establishment; and ventures to hope for a continuance of the same, assuring them that they may always rely upon being supplied with Wines, Spirits etc, of the very first quality, and upon the most reasonable terms. Guinness's Stout and Bass's Pale ale; also Trill and Genness's Stout and ales, in the highest perfection.

5 August 1848.

James Barnes charged with stealing sundry pewter pots, three pint pots the property of Mr Mann, landlord of the Hare and Billet, Blackheath, and one quart pot, the property of Mr Evans, landlord of the Crown tavern, Blackheath.