7-8 King William Street

Greenwich

Above Google image circa 2020.

Above map 1863.

Above map 1900.

Reference has been found in a book called "A Collection of the Public General Statutes passed in the Eighth and Ninth year of Queen Victoria" (it proved to be legal jargon and as interesting a read as its title) published 1845. They were talking about an act referring to the better management of the affairs of the Greenwich Hospital. "Description of property:- A House and premises known as the "Crown and Anchor" Public House in the Ship Dock. Owners or reputed Owners:- Thomas Fry and George Fry. Lessees or reputed Lessees:- Thomas Muddell. Occupiers:- Thomas Muddell.

It has also been suggested that the name could have been the "Anchor and Crown" and that it turned into the "Golden Anchor" at some time.

I believe the "Crown and Anchor" was located next door to the "Chest," probably at number 6. The other side of this pub being a stable yard, probably belonging to the pub.

I also have reference to another "Crown and Anchor" addressed as being in East Greenwich.

LICENSEE LIST

SMITH John 1823-41+ (age 30 in 1841)

MUDDELL Thomas 1845+

BEAVER Robert 1852+

PETTAFOR C 1855+

PETTAFOR George John 1858-Oct-59

PREECE William Oct/59-May/62 (widower age 71 in 1861)

GILL J May/1862+

HART William 1866-71+ (age 39 in 1871)

https://pubwiki.co.uk/CrownAnchor.shtml

From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34

Census