WHITE SWAN Pub of Chatham

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Sort file:- Chatham, July, 2023.

Page Updated:- Saturday, 29 July, 2023.

PUB LIST

PUBLIC HOUSES

Paul Skelton

Earliest 1828-

White Swan

Latest 1930s

363 High Street (New Road 1838 & 1872)

Chatham

Above photo, 1930.

Above photo, 1930.

Above photo, 16 Apr 1930. Showing Regent Theatre in background. "White Swan" extreme left.

Above photo 1930.

The Licensing Records of 1872 stated the premises held a Full License and was owned by Edward Winch of Chatham.

In 1874 and before the address was given as number 214, and in an 1879 directory as the Brook, but in 1938 as being at Haig Avenue.

I also have mention of a pub named the "White Swan" listed as Brook Street in Pigot's Directory or 1828, which I think being relatively close to the High Street is in fact one and the same.

The pub was demolished in the 1930s and the site used by the White Swan Garage which was also owned by the landlord, Jack Mudge, who moved to the newly built "White Swan" on Symonds Avenue.

Southeastern Gazette, 11 January 1853.

Fire at Chatham.

On Wednesday evening last, about eight o’clock, a fire was discovered to have broken out in the spacious assembly-room in the rear of the "White Swan tavern," High-street, Chatham, in the occupation of Mr. Wilkins. The fire spread with great rapidity, and the whole building was quickly enveloped in flames. A strong muster of Royal Marines and Artillery were despatched from the barracks, as also the Garrison engines, and those belonging to the Kent and Sun fire offices. Their services, however, were of little avail, owing to a deficiency in the supply of water, and the fire continued its progress until the entire building was consumed. The origin of the fire is unknown. The property was insured.

LICENSEE LIST

BRADBURY John 1828+