Former "Hare and Hounds" 2011.

From the East Kent Mercury, 11th January, 2007.

Above photo shows the "Hare and Hounds" circa 1910 in Walmer and below as it was in 2007.

Home keeps secrets of its former use.

A pink-painted house in Walmer hides its previous identity well and few people probably realise the Dover Road property was once a pub.

This week's Now and Then pictures have been provided by Mercury reader Francis Woodcock, whose old copy of a photograph shows the "Hare and Hounds" near the shops in Upper Walmer.

Thompson and Sons, a brewery formerly in Dover Road, is emblazoned on the side of the first floor, advertising its celebrated Walmer ales, stout and porter."

It looks like there are four customers outside, with a young boy leaning against the garden wall of an adjoining cottage.

The building has changed with the addition of a gable end, although it is still possible to see the original door and window shapes. The adjoining terrace still looks roughly the same.

From 'The Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Mercury - Downs Reporter and Cinque Ports Messenger, 31 January, 1920

A general meeting will be held at the "Hare and Hounds," Upper Walmer, on the 3rd February, at 7.30 pm, with a view to re-starting the Walmer Cricket Club. All interested in cricket are asked to attend.

From the Deal, Walmer and Sandwich Mercury, 7th February, 1920.

Walmer Cricket Club. – A general meeting of the above was held at the headquarters, Hare and Hounds, Walmer, on Tuesday last, when upwards of 30 were present.

Mr. W. Ryder Richardson, J.P., presided, and there were also present Messrs. B. D. Mantle (hon. treasurer), P. Flower, L. Mercer, W. Curling, -- .Schon, R. Minter, H. Pickard, F. Wilkins, R. Lawrence, A. S. Parker, W. F. Farrier, C. Moore, G. Kennett, J. Bing, and Mr. W. Leach (hon. secretary).

Mr. B. D. Mantle read the financial report, showing a balance of £7 6s. 6d., which included the sum of £1 11s. 0d. as a donation from the Upper Walmer Special Constables’ Fund. It was emphasised that the Walmer Cricket Club, which has been carried on for upwards of eleven years, has no connection with any other club. Matches have not been played for four years on account of the war, but it is to be hoped that the general support given to the Club before the war will be extended in the future.

They had as their chairman one whom they all knew, Mr. Ryder Richardson, who had been one of their greatest supporters.

From the Dover Mercury, 28 April, 2011.

JENKINSON ESTATES £264,950

A truly wonderful Queen Ann style period property. Once known as the "Hare and Hounds" public house. Throughout this deceptive family house there is an abundance of period features. With three double bedrooms. master en-suite facilities, four reception rooms. An extensive rear garden made up of a sun patio which leads on from the lounge, a further garden laid to lawn and garage. Well located for the local shops and station. A very special family home which offers a glimpse of history within its own walls. Truly this must be viewed to really appreciate the size, charm and character on offer all with no complications of an onward chain.