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(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.
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).
(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".
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.
(known to be earlier than the above date)
This used to be the corn exchange and still has the wooden screens where people made their bids and transactions.
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.
(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.
This was recently a bank for many years, but closed in 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Above is a photo of Love Lane - not sure of the exact location of Blake Tavern.
(Previously called Pope's Head)
This is a photo of Market Street Sandwich - we don't know exactly where the Rose was located.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
(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.
This is now a private house
The Old Drum today is now a private house.