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Kings Arms

The King's Arms - Strand St - 1592

(formerly The Queen's Arms)
This was named as a compliment to Queen Elizabeth I, who had stayed and been entertained in this part of the town.

Crispin

The Crispin - Strand St - Medieval

Although it is recorded as a public house only since 1824, it is known to have been in existence since medieval times. Inns of this description were used as the official meeting places of shoemakers and workers in leather. (St. Crispin is their patron saint).

Admiral Owen

The Admiral Owen - High St./Strand St - 1546

(formerly The Pelican - Previously known as The Three Mariners).
Business meetings took place here, and one, between the Vicar of Eastry (a village next to Sandwich) and the Town Clerk was recorded by the Master of St. Bartholemew's Hospital in 1550, as follows: "When the writing was made between the Vicar of Eastry and us, the Town Clerk had 2 groats (approx 3p) and we spent 2 groats at The Pelican".

Bell

The Bell - High St - 1648

King Charles II drank 'a glass of sack at The Bell Tavern door' on his way to Dover to receive Queen Henrietta Maria, on her return from exile.

George & Dragon - Fisher St. - 1776

(known to be earlier than the above date)

George and Dragon

Fleur de lis

Fleur de Lis - Delf St - before 1642

This used to be the corn exchange and still has the wooden screens where people made their bids and transactions.

New Inn

New Inn - Delf Street - 1834

In 1762 a barn behind the New Inn was the site of a theatre. This was replaced in 1817 by a purpose built theatre which provided entertainment for many years. The New Inn itself, suffered in the second world war and was later rebuilt. See photo top right for the original New Inn.

Market Inn

Market Inn - Cattle Market - 1874

Red Cow

Red Cow - Moat Sole - 1858

(known to be much earlier)

Before becoming a pub the Red Cow was probably part of the old Workhouse.

The Dates are the earliest that the building is Recorded as a public house - the actual date of the building is much earlier in many cases.

Mermaid

The Mermaid - Cattle Market - 1677

This was recently a bank for many years, but closed in 2016.

Blue Anchor

Blue Anchor - Corn Market - 1604

This is the approximate position of part of the Corn Market - now the Guildhall forecourt. The Blue Anchor could have been in the row of houses - going out of the picture to the right.

Star Inn

Star Inn - Corn Market - 1621

This is the approximate position of part of the Corn Market - now the Guildhall forecourt. The Star could have been in the row of houses - going out of the picture to the right.

Sun Inn

Sun Inn - Galliard St - 1675

Above is a photo of Galliard Street - not sure of the exact location of the Sun. The Licensee, Edward Elstead, was a jurat and also Mayor in 1689.

Ship

The Ship - The Quay - 1661

The picture above, taken a few decades ago is of a Ship Inn that was known as the Admiral Rodney in the 18th century (it is now a private house) - the building on the right is the Fishergate built in 1304.

Love Lane

Blake Tavern - Love Lane - 1403

Above is a photo of Love Lane - not sure of the exact location of Blake Tavern.

Rose

The Rose - Market St. - 1576

(Previously called Pope's Head)

This is a photo of Market Street Sandwich - we don't know exactly where the Rose was located.

Black Bear - Harnet St - before 1642

Harnet Street

In 1642, at the beginning of the Civil War, The Town Cryer declared that men should report to The Three Kings, the Fleur de Lys, The Dolphin, and The Black Bear, if they were willing to take employment under the command of the Earl of Essex, in defence of His Majesty Charles I. Only Three recruits came forward! The people were more interested in coastal defence. (They always were very independent).
Above is a photo of Harnet Street - not sure of the exact location of The Black Bear.

Galliard

The Galliard - Cook Lane (now Potter's St.) 1466

This is where the Earl of Warwick's ship's Captains were entertained in 1466. Above is a photo of Potter Street - not sure of the exact location of the Galliard.

Three Kings

Three Kings - Strand St. - 1624

I n 1642, at the beginning of the Civil War, The Town Cryer declared that men should report to The Three Kings, the Fleur de Lys, The Dolphin, and The Black Bear, if they were willing to take employment under the command of the Earl of Essex, in defence of His Majesty Charles I. Only Three recruits came forward! The people were more interested in coastal defence (They always were very independent).

Rose and crown

Rose & Crown - Strand St - 1677

This photo is looking up Strand Street from the Quay end. The Rose & Crown may have been situated much further along - not sure of the exact location.

Dolphin

The Dolphin - Strand St - 1642

In 1642, at the beginning of the Civil War, The Town Cryer declared that men should report to The Three Kings, the Fleur de Lys, The Dolphin, and The Black Bear, if they were willing to take employment under the command of the Earl of Essex, in defence of His Majesty Charles I. Only Three recruits came forward! The people were more interested in coastal defence (They always were very independent).

Red Lion

Red Lion - Strand St - 1677

This photo is looking up Strand Street from the Quay end. The Red Lion may have been situated much further along - not sure of the exact location.

Kings Head

The Chequers - Church Street, St. Mary's 1458

(Became the King's Head in 1675)
The name Chequers, usually indicated a meeting place for bankers and merchants, because they used a board or cloth marked out like a chess board, to reckon up their accounts.

the Bull

Bulls Head - Bowling St - 1677

This is now a private house

Old Drum

Old Drum - Church St. St. Mary's

The Old Drum today is now a private house.

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