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Speldurst Hill
Speldhurst
01892 863125
http://www.speldhurst.com/
https://whatpub.com/george-dragon
Above postcard, 1900. |
Above painting by Charles Essenhigh Corke, dated 1902. |
Above photo, circa 1904, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, 1905. |
Above photo, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1907, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1907, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1911, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1912. |
Above postcard, 1915, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above photo, 1915, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. On the gable end to the
right is a round plaque, which says PRHA and may have Free above these
letters and House below. I can't make out the words which encircle this.
Does anyone know what the plaque is all about?
Answer from Tom Franks says:- The 'People’s Refreshment House
Association' a movement active in the early part of the 20th Century to
encourage temperance and for pubs to sell non-alcoholic drinks.
(Further info of
the PRHA click here.) |
Above postcard, circa 1920. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above photo 2013 by Nigel Chadwick
Creative Commons Licence. |
 
Above signs date unknown. |
Above showing the Wills cigarette card from the Old Inns set, number 15. |
Above postcard, date unknown, showing the inside of the pub, kindly sent
by Mark Jennings. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above postcard, date unknown, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above photo 2009 by N Chadwick
Creative Commons Licence. |
In 1869-70 the pub was part of a consortium who were advertising their
goods of selling tea in response to grocers' selling beer and wine. (Click
for further details.)
This is a Grade II listed building, listed on 20 October 1954.
The pub, one of the most popular inns in Kent, was built as long ago as
1212. Some of the postcard manufacturers used to refer to this as the "Old
Inn" due to its age, but as far as I am aware it never went under that name.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, Friday 16 January 1874.
Extension of time.
The Bench granted the following extensions:-
To Mr. R. Barrett, Of the "George and Dragon," Speldhurst, for
the convenience of coachman, &c, bringing parties to a ball given by
Charles Powell, Esq.
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news By Lauren MacDougall, 6 November 2019.
Kent’s cosiest pubs with gorgeous log fires that will shield you from the cold.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors and tasty food.
Is there anything better than curling up next a toasty log fire, pint in hand?
With the winter months drawing in and November predicted to be one of
the coldest ever, knowing your local cosy pub with a gorgeous log fire
is more important than ever.
Whether you're looking for a tipple after a brisk walk or just after
a warm afternoon out, there's plenty of choice.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors
and tasty food.
Some of them even have more than one wood burner, so you won't be
fighting for the coveted space in front of the flickering flames.
If you're looking for some inspiration, check out our list below.
The George and Dragon.
The George and Dragon at Speldhurst.
Where : Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0NN.
What : This 13th century pub serves food good enough to make the
Michelin guide.
And if that's not enough you can enjoy the warming grub next to an
equally toasty log fire.
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LICENSEE LIST
BROOKES Thomas 1828-58+ (age 63 in 1851 )
 
BAVEY Henry North
1867-19/June/1868
BARRETT J 1869-70+
BARRATT Ebenezer 1871-74+ (age 62 in 1871)
OVENDEN Edwin 1881-82+ (age 32 in 1881)
HYMAN William 1901+ (age 37 in 1901)
HUTSON Thomas 1903-13+ (age 56 in 1911)
JACKSON Robert 1922+
Peoples Refreshment Association Ltd 1938+
PURSEY H L Mr 1933-46
PURSEY Clara 1939 (Manageress age 46 in 1939)
SANKEY Dick & Jeff 1960-78+
LEEFE-GRIFFITHS Julian 2004-17+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/GeorgeDragon.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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