DOVER KENT ARCHIVES
PUB LIST   PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1899-

 Basketmakers

Latest 1934+

Littlebourne

Former Basketmakers Arms, Littlebourne

Willow Cottage, shown above (better photo needed) was the first Basketmakers Arms Public House in Littlebourne before it moved to the corner house 44 Nargate Street, shown below.

Willow Cottage dates back to 1642 and is of one storey with attics. The front elevation is rendered, with other elevations being of painted brick. The peg tile roof has gable ends with axial chimneystacks. Modern properties Holmbury and The Vicarage are set back from the road, screened by tall hedging and ornamental trees. A gravel drive leading to 'Conifers' runs between The Vicarage and Church Cottages.

The latest Basketmakers Arms is situated on the corner of Church Road as shown below, but is unfortunately closed. At present I have no further details of when the original pub moved or when the latter one closed.

This extract is from the book "Inns of Kent"; Whitbread & Co. Ltd.; 1948 :-

At Littlebourne is to be found The "Basketmaker's Arms," at the corner of a road junction, with a nice fan-shaped window and looking all a country inn should be.

 

More details hopefully to be added.
Basketmakers, Littlebourne Basketmakers plaque, Littlebourne

Photos by Nick Smith and Paul Skelton 2007.

 

LICENSEE LIST

ROLFE Charles 1899+ Kelly's 1899 (basket maker & beer retailer)

CALLAND John 1922+

HARRIS Arthur T to 1934-Jan/1941 Dover Express

HARRIS Mrs. Jan/1941+ Dover Express

 

According to the Dover Express, Arthur Harris joined the H.M. forces.

 

Kelly's 1934From the Kelly's Directory 1934

Dover ExpressFrom the Dover Express

 

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