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Bishopsbourne

Mermaid at Bishopsbourne Mermaid at Bishopsbourne

Afraid I haven't yet found any old photos of the Lion's Head, but here are some up-to-date ones of the pub now. Photos by Paul Skelton, 22 Aug 2008.

 

Built in 1861 as a tap house for estate workers is now known as the Mermaid. Major Sir John Prestige acquired the estate and changed the name as his coat of arms featured a mermaid. Not yet know when the name changed, but obviously after 1934.

 

LICENSEE LIST

TURNER Mr George 1988-1918 Kelly's 1899Dover Express

JARVIS Mr A 1918+ Dover Express

PEACOCK William Ellis 1934-July/46 dec'd Kelly's 1934

PEACOCK Mrs H (widow) July/1946+ Dover Express

 

Kelly's 1899From the Kelly's Directory 1899

Dover ExpressFrom the Dover Express

 

If anyone should have any further information, or indeed any pictures or photographs of the above licensed premises, please email:-
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