Cranbrook Road

Frittenden

01580 895374

https://www.theknoxbridge.co.uk/

https://whatpub.com/knoxbridge

Above photo 2006.

Above photo circa 2018. Kindly sent by Stanley Jones.

Above photo date unknown. Kindly sent by Stanley Jones.

Above sign left 1980s, sign right 1986. With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com.

One time a Mason's tied house, but the brewery was bought out by Shepherd Neame in 1956 and the brewery was subsequently closed and demolished.

Originally known by this name it changed name to the "Hop Bine" for a short time and then closed circa 2005 and remained closed for about 7 years. Then in 2016 it had again become the "Knoxbridge" but this time without the Inn, so obviously not taking residence under the reign of Tony Jones.

It is also known for its links with the British Army as the Landlord is a veteran of the Royal Green Jackets, The "Knoxbridge" do a lot of work with charities such as the Army Benevolent Fund and the Royal British Legion. They also hold annual Military Vehicle and Classic Car shows as well as Beer and Gin Festival, and occasionally music festivals- due to their 5 acre field!

Above photo showing one of the events in their field. Kingly sent by Stanley Jones.

I am informed that the licensee left at the end of 2021 and the pub closed.

LICENSEE LIST

HAYWARD John 1871+ (age 44 in 1871)

HARVEY William 1882+

DUNGEY Charles 1891+ (also farmer age 29 in 1891)

GURR James to Jan/1889

PEARCE Charles Jan/1889+

LEWIS George 1901-03+ (age 51 in 1901)

LE FEAVER Charles 1911-13+ (age 24 in 1911)

JONES Tony 2016-Jan/22

From the Post Office Directory 1882

From the Post Office Directory 1903

From the Kelly's Directory 1903

From the Post Office Directory 1913

Census

Maidstone and Kentish Journal