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High Street
Farningham
Above photo, showing the first Omnibus service from the "One Bell" in
Dartford to the "Bull Hotel" in Farningham, taken in the early 1900's.
The exact date is not known, but the "D" registration came in 1904. |
Above postcard, circa 1905, kindly sent by Michael Norman. |
Above postcard, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1907. |
Similar photo as above showing more of pub 1907. |
Above postcard, circa 1908, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1908, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, circa 1913. |
Above photo, circa 1913. |
Above photo, circa 1913. |
Above postcard, circa 1913, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1914, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above postcard, circa 1932, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.
Having pulled away from the nearby stop, the double-decker No. 43 bus
is on its way to Bexleyheath. |
Michael Norman's research suggests that from 1587 to 1688 the pub was
probably called the "Pied Bull," a
name that the building has reverted back to again in 1972.
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Kentish Gazette, 7 May, 1774.
To be sold.
The remainder of a lease, 12 years of which are to come at
Michaelmas next, of and in all that old accustomed
inn, called the "Bull Inn," at Farningham in the county of Kent,
with the Stables, Coach House, Yards, Gardens,
and 6 Acres of very good Arable or Pasture Land thereto belonging;
together with the Household Goods, Stock-in-Trade, Horses, Post Carriages, and Effects, standing and being in
or about the said premises.
For further Particulars enquire off John Roffe, Attorney-at-Law,
Maidstone.
The above Inn is well situated for Business, on the Turnpike Road
from London to the Weald of Kent, and
Midway between London and Maidstone.
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From the Kent Herald, 22 July 1824.
Elopement.
A post chaise drove up to the Town-hall police office on Tuesday, from which
alighted a gentleman residing near Farningham, and the landlord of the "Black
Bull" (sic) in that town, and inquired for Kinsey, the officer, the party's being in
pursuit of the oldest daughter of the Captain, who had eloped with her father's
coachman, George.
The officer immediately dispatched his beagles, and in less than two hours the
fugitives were intruded upon in the act of sitting down to dinner, at the public
house, known by the sign of the "World Turned Upside Down," (strange
coincidence) in the Kent Road.
The enamoured pair were directly brought to the Justice-room and intelligence
was forwarded to the Captain, who immediately accompanied the messenger back. A
scene ensued that excited commiseration for the misplaced attachment of the
young lady, who is in her 18th year, petite, and of wax-like beauty, and who
accompanied her parents with reluctance, casting many a lingering look behind.
The Lady's family, we understand, is allied to Nobility, and her father high in
East India affairs. No marriage has taken place.
London papers.
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Southeastern Gazette, 12 April 1853.
Joseph Jones, 70, was charged with assaulting Edward Hollands, a
constable, whilst in the execution of his duty, at Farningham.
Prosecutor deposed that he was a constable at Farningham. On the 8th
January, at about one o’clock in the afternoon, he was sent for by
Mrs. Phillips, the landlady of the "Bull." He there saw the
prisoner, who was using very bad language, and knocking some other
persons about with, the stick he (witness) had in his hand. He told
the prisoner that he was a constable. The prisoner immediately
struck him with the stick. He closed with the prisoner, who struck
him two or three times. He threw the prisoner back into the arms of
a person behind, upon whom he called for assistance. The prisoner
then kicked him several times in the lower part of his person. He at
length secured the prisoner, and, with assistance, got him out of
the house. When they got a short distance the prisoner again kicked
him. He told him if he continued to do so he would strike him with
his staff. The prisoner gave him another kick, and he struck him
with his staff. He at length succeeded in locking him up.
The prisoner said the witness thrust his hand in his throat and
nearly choked him. The blood flew from his month. That was the
reason he kicked him. After that the witness handcuffed him, and
while he was on the ground the witness struck him with his staff —
across the knee — the cap of which he smashed to pieces. He had been
laid up ever since, and he should be lame all his life time.
The prisoner said the witness would "lie through a nine inch wall."
Twelve months’ hard labour.
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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 19 January 1858.
TO BE SOLD.
A light one-horse Omnibus.
Enquire at the "Bull Inn," Farningham.
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LICENSEE LIST
PRATT J 1745+
MANDY George 1828-41+ (age 55 in 1841 )
 
PHILLIPS James 1847+
PHILLIPS Jane 1851-62+ (widow age 39 in 1851)
HOLLANDS William 1871-74+ (age 50 in 1871)
WRIGHT Sidney Smith 1881-82+ (age 38 in 1881)
LINES James 1891-99+ (age 42 in 1891)
HORNE George 1901-03+ (age 31 in 1901)
COLLINS Ernest 1907+
HANNAM Alfred Edgar 1911-22+ (age 37 in 1911)
ARNOLD George Thomas 1930+
BRYAN William Benjamin 1934-38+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/BullInn.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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