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38 High Street
Bexley
01322 522779
https://railwaytavernpub.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/railway-tavern
Above photo 1897. Also showing the "White
Swan," right. |
Above photo, 1900, showing a parade in honour for the return of General
Phipps Hornby VC, married to Anna Jay, daughter of Mr. Jay, of Blendon
Hall, Bexley, They had been married since 31st January 1895, and he had
been serving in the second Boar War. |
Above photo, circa 1900. |
Above postcard, 1906. |
Above postcard circa 1907, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.
The pub (extreme right) was a Dartford Brewery Company tied house.
The dray was parked outside the company's 17, High Street premises. |
Above postcard, 1910, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, 1950. |
Above photo, 1958. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo 2006 by Dave Patten
Creative Commons Licence. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, circa 2023. |
Above photo 2025. |
Above sign, 2015, kindly sent by Roger Pester. |
The building itself can be traced back to as early as 1681, but didn't
get its license till 1743 when it operated under the name of the "Tower
of London." Over time the "of London" part of its title was lost and it
was referred to simply as the "Tower." The
railway station opening in 1866 and I am led to believe the pub was referred
to as the "Tower Inn and Railway Tavern" for a few years, before the Tower
bit was finally dropped, probably between 1881 and 1903 when it finally
became the "Railway Tavern."
In 1897 the "Railway Tavern" was the headquarters for the Bexley Cricket
and Cycling Clubs A.O.F.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Charlotte Phillips, 24 November 2025.
Latest planning applications in Bexley include plans to repair The
Railway Tavern in Bexley High Street after it was hit by vehicle.
Plans for new homes and to restore an historic pub are among the
latest applications submitted to Bexley council.
An application has been submitted to repair the front of The Railway
Tavern in Bexley High Street after it was hit by a vehicle. The works require listed building consent, reflecting the age and
heritage value of the pub building.
The area has been made safe until the remedial works can take place,
which are planned for January.
A major development is also progressing at 51 Blackfen Road in
Sidcup.
Plans have been submitted to demolish a house and build a
three-storey block of six flats, with cycle and refuse storage and
parking.
The works require listed building consent, reflecting the age and
heritage value of the pub building. Picture: Google Maps. |
LICENSEE LIST
MACALISTER Alexander 1903+
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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