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Conyer's Quay
Teynham
01795 520881
http://www.shipinnconyer.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/ship
Above photo 1860s. Kindly sent by Glynn.
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Above postcard 1923, kindly supplied by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, 1925, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. |
Above postcard, circa 1934. On the left is a shop, on the right the
Wash Backs, remains of the German cement works. Kindly sent by Garth Wyver. |
Above photo, 1934, kindly sent by Garth Wyver. |
 Above photo, 1934,
just showing behind the buildings, kindly sent by Garth Wyver. |
Above photo, 1934, the brickfield chimney is showing behind the pub, kindly sent by Garth Wyver. |
Photo date unknown from
http://www.flickr.com
by John Law. |
Above Whitbread card, 1973 and series unknown. |
Above photo, 7 December 1980, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. |
Above photo, 1984, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. |
Above photo showing the "Ship Inn" 2013. |
Above photo, 16 June 2017, kindly sent by Bob Le-Roi. |
Above photo 2023. |
Above photo 2024. |
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.)
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Following information taken from their web site.
PUB HISTORY
The original pub building was a Baker's shop built in 1642 with a
Blacksmiths alongside. This was owned by a Stephen Blaxland and in 1802
he successfully applied for an alehouse license and called that part of
the building The Ship. The other half continued as a Bakery until 1831
when Sarah Beacon, a widow who had inherited The Ship bought out the
Bakery and was granted a full license for the house. Her son William
took over in 1853 and changed the name to The Ship Endeavour and the pub
traded under that name until 1876. In that year he sold it to a
Canterbury brewer called George Beer of the Star Brewery in Broad
Street, who changed the name back to The Ship.
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The pub changed name some time before 2006 to the "Ship and Smugglers"
only to revert back to the "Ship" again after 2006.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Keith Hunt, 11 June 2018.
Former Rainham restaurant boss takes over the helm at the Ship Inn in Conyer.
A well-known former Towns’ restaurant boss has taken over a
business in neighbouring Swale.
Damon Dalmedo ran The Barn in Lower Rainham for 15 years.
He is now revamping the Ship Inn by the creek at Conyer, a hamlet
between Faversham and Sittingbourne.
New Ship "skipper" Damon Dalmedo.
After leaving the 17th century Barn, Damon took time out with his
family and did some freelance work.
He said: “It is a new venture its a complete new concept of food and
service, it is contemporary dining, I’m really excited.”
The 44-year-old was called on to help out at the 18th century Ship
by his ex-restaurant manager.
The dad put his culinary skills to good use in the kitchen and was
then asked to take over the pub by owner Simon Smedley.
He will be assisted by fellow chef Barry Coppins, who served his
apprenticeship at the pub, gained further experience elsewhere and
has now returned.
Damon will also have help from his wife Sarah and has brought in his
accountant Paul Coleman as a partner.
“With his accountancy brain and my experience in the industry we are
a really good marriage,” he says.
“We haven’t got any rules and regulations.
"It is down to the public. It is a case of giving people what they
want.
“We will have a varied menu. The classic will stay on the board.
There will be a seasonal menu which we will change on a week to week
basis. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity at The Ship. I
think I have one more in me!” |
I am informed that as of May 2021 the premises is being renovated and
awaiting a new name above the door, so to speak.
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From the https://www.msn.com
By Elli Hodgson 28 December 2023.
Ship Inn at Conyer closes suddenly after notice pinned on door.
Mystery surrounds the sudden closure of a family-run pub.
A notice appeared on the door of the Ship Inn in Conyer from Swale
Marina announcing it had ceased trading.
The 18th century free house was once a popular place for customers
to eat and drink near the water at Conyer Creek on the Saxon Shore
Way between Sittingbourne and Faversham.
Events at the pub were being promoted on its Facebook page right up
until its closure, including for an 80s karaoke night on November
25.
The last post, which included pictures from the Halloween Weekender,
was shared on November 9.
Cakehole, a rock pop obscure cover band, was one of the last acts to
perform at the venue.
A spokesman for the group said they were not aware the pub had since
closed and told KentOnline: “We enjoyed playing at this pub. It
always had a good atmosphere.”
A notice has been pinned on the door of the Ship Inn.
It had also had positive reviews on TripAdvisor in the weeks before
it shut.
A review from October reads: “What a wonderful welcome from the
staff…best roast we have had in years and would highly recommend.”
While another reviewer added: “A superb, welcoming local pub with
good ales, good food and friendly locals.”
The Ship Inn and Swale Marina have been contacted for comment.
The pub was once a landing post for smugglers as it was an ideal
place for dropping off contraband due to its remote location.
The Ship Inn, which was originally a bakery and blacksmiths, then
became an alehouse in 1802.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Megan Carr, 6 January 2024.
Ship Inn at Conyer on the market after sudden closure.
A family-run pub which mysteriously closed has been put on the
market for nearly £600,000.
Leisure property specialist Fleurets has revealed that the Ship Inn
at Conyer, near Teynham, has been put up for sale by private clients
after its lease came to an end.
Last month, a notice from owners Swale Marina appeared on the door
of the freehouse announcing it had ceased trading.
The 18th-century pub was once a popular place for customers to eat
and drink near the water at Conyer Creek on the Saxon Shore Way
between Sittingbourne and Faversham.
Events were being promoted on the Ship’s Facebook page right up
until its closure – including a 1980s karaoke night on November 25 –
but there was no announcement about the pub ceasing trade.
Both Swale Marina and the Ship Inn were contacted for comment but
neither have responded.
The freehold of the property is on the market at a guide price of
£595,000.
Fleurets is advertising the listing as “boasting a unique rural
village setting” that is “a favourite and special pub in the area”.
It has been fully refurbished and is described as being “well
presented throughout” and “rewarding customers with views over the
Swale Marina and creek”.
The refurb saw the dining areas extended and the kitchen upgraded.
A Fleurets spokesman added: “This has increased the trading
potential meaning there is very little need for any further
investment.
“This is a fantastic, unique opportunity to continue successfully
serving the local communities, as well as customers from further
afield drawn to this lovely unspoilt coastal area, whether by land
or water.”
 Inside the Ship Inn at Conyer. Picture: Fleurets.
In addition to the trade areas, there is also owner’s living
accommodation complete with a double bedroom.
Simon Bland, senior associate for Fleurets, added: “I’m super
pleased to be handling the sale of the Ship Inn.
“In my view, it is quite simply one of the best privately owned free
houses in Kent and utterly unique both in its setting and character.
“We’re expecting plenty of inquiries and looking forward to finding
a great new owner for it – no doubt they will have fallen in love!”
The pub was once a landing post for smugglers as it was an ideal
place for dropping off contraband due to its remote location.
The Ship Inn, which was originally a bakery and blacksmith, then
became an alehouse in 1802.
Viewings are by appointment through Fleurets. Call 0207 280 4700 or
email london@fleurets.com.
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LICENSEE LIST
BLAXLAND Stephen 1802+
BEACON Sarah 1831-47+
PIERCE John 1851+ (age 46 in 1851 )
BEACON William John 1853-61+
 
(Ship Endeavour) (age 39 in 1861)
BROWN William 1861+ (age 59 in 1861)
BACON W 1869-70
BACON Sarah Ann Jane 1870-71+ (age 43 in 1871) (Ship Endeavour)
FROST Ebenezer 1874-91
 
(Ship Endeavour) (age 48 in 1881)
MATSON John 1899+
MITSON Mrs 1901-03+ (age 51 in 1901)
 
TRICE Stephen 1911 (age 44 in 1911)
TRICE Mrs Emma 1911-13+ (age 47 in 1911)
TRICE Stephen 1918-30+
  
FOSTER Edward William 1934+
GOLDING Ernest H 1938-39+ (age 60 in 1939)
SMELDEY Simon 2009-May/18
DALMEDO Damon & Sarah 2018-Apr/21
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