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26 Swan Street
West Malling
01732 521910
https://whatpub.com/swan
Above postcard, circa 1917, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo circa 1940s, kindly sent by Michael Mirams. |
Above postcard, circa 1948, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo kindly sent by Eric Hartland, 16 March 2015. |
Pigot's Directory of 1832 also stated that this was the Excise House.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 4 May 1774.
TOWN-MALLING, KENT, April 7, 1774. JAMES FULLER,
HAVING entered upon the "Swan Inn," at Town Malling, in the County of
Kent begs Leave to inform his Friends and the Public in general, that he
has neatly fitted up the same for the Accommodation of all these who
shall honor him with their Commands; and as he hopes a Continuance of
former Custom to the House, so he earnestly solicits the Patronage of
the Gentry in the Neighbourhood, as well as these who may travel through
these Parts, promising that it shall be his utmost Care to provide the
best Liquors and Accommodation of every Kind, and that to oblige will be
the earnest With of Their most obedient and Dutiful Servant,
JAMES FILLER.
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From the South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 2 July 1839.
To be let, and entered upon on or before Michaelmas next.
That old established well known Posting and Commercial Inn, the "Swan,"
town Malling. Excise and Post-office, with a good tap detached from the
house. The present occupier being obliged to leave on account of ill
health.
For particulars inquire, if by letter post-paid, of Mr. George Mandy,
Auctioneer, &c, Farningham; Mr. William Goodwin, "King's Arms," Eltham;
Mr. Henry Duty, Aauctioneer, &c., or on the premises.
Stock and fixtures to be taken at a fair valuation.
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From the South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 27 May 1851.
Town Malling, Kent.
To Coachman, ostlers, &c.
To let. The tap at the "Swan Hotel," coming in about £80.
Apply to Mr. T. Carrick, "Swan Hotel," town Malling.
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Morning Advertiser, Thursday 01 September 1853.
TOWN MALLING HOP DINNER.
The annual hop dinner at the "Swan Hotel" came off on Wednesday (the
28th inst.) The chair was ably field by Mr. Kentish, of Maidstone, the
Vice Chair by Mr. Bookham. The winner of last year's sweepstake was
declared to be Mr. E. Wimble, who carried off the sweepstakes of the
previous year. The sets for the present year range from 145,000l. to
230,000l.
Maidstone journal.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 8 March 1859.
Malling West. Narrow Escape From Fire.
A escape from fire, within a very short period, occurred at the "Swan
Hotel" on Monday morning. Soon after the fire in the nursery had been
lighted, flames burst out from the chimney, which is composed of earthen
piping, and smoke was seen issuing from various parts of the roof.
Prompt assistance, however, was at hand, and it was found that the
rafters had caught fire, near the chimney, but with a plentiful supply
water the fire was soon suppressed.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Sean McPolin, 17 March 2023.
Immigration officers arrest two Albanian men at The Swan in West Malling.
Two people have been arrested after immigration officers raided a
restaurant and bar.
The Home Office detained two Albanian males after visiting The Swan in
West Malling last night.
Two immigration enforcement vehicles were spotted outside the bar and
restaurant in Swan Street by a member of the public.
One of the men arrested is currently in detention and awaiting his
return to Albania.
The Home Office confirmed the employer had been served with a civil
penalty referral notice.
Government guidelines explain employers face a fine of up to £20,000 for
each illegal worker.
A Home Office spokesman said: “The government is tackling illegal
immigration and the harm it causes by removing those with no right to be
in the UK.
“We continue to work with law enforcement agencies to tackle illegal
migration in all its forms.”
The Swan declined to comment on the matter.
The bar and restaurant was criticised in 2020 for throwing a large
social event which sparked social distancing fears.
Police investigated the incident but took no further action. |
LICENSEE LIST
FULLER James May/1774+
WILDISH Dilnot 1802+
AUSTEN Ambrose 1828-34+
 
CARRICK John 1851-62+ (also Inland Revenue Office in 1858 and
Posting House & Omnibus Proprietor in 1862)
COX William 1874+
MASTERS Richard 1881-82+ (age 51 in 1881 )
LUCAS W 1890+
LUCAS Thomas J 1891+ (age 45 in 1891)
MORTON Walter 1901-July/08 (age 52 in 1901)
 
ROFE Frederick E July/1908+
HARVEY George 1913+
MILES John Henry 1918-22+
SWIFT Edward Hibbert to Feb/1926
BOX Archer Edwin Feb/1926+
BEX Arthur Edwin 1930-38+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Swan.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Kent
and Sussex Courier
Maidstone
and Kentish Journal
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