Crystal Palace Inn

Closed ????

Star Hill

Rochester

Above Google image, August 2018.

Above sign 2018.

The original pub was built in the early 1850’s opening in 1855. This burnt down in the late 1890’s and was rebuilt and reopened in 1891 (hence the sign).

Originally a Leneys of Wateringbury pub. Leneys were licences to sell beer at the 1851 Great Exhibition at THE Crystal Palace, so I assume that may have been the link.

Since closure, date as yet unknown, the building has been used both as a bridal store and then after 2001 a fireplace store.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 17 January 1865.

To let, with immediate possession. The "Crystal Palace" beer house, situate on Star Hill, Rochester in Messrs. Leney and Co's trade. Coming in about £80; rent £20 per annum.

Present proprietor has occupied the premises for nearly 10 years.
Apply personally or by letter (enclosing stamp) to Mr. William Lucas, at the above address.

From Stephen Sankey's probate record of 21 May 1894.

Stephen Sankey of the 'Crystal Palace' Beerhouse, Rochester. Beer retailer died 21 March 1894, administration London 21 May to Sarah Ann Sankey, widow. Effects £86.

Moria Langston adds the following:-

In the 1881 census his occupation is 'Joiner.'

(In October 1885 he was prosecuted and found guilty, but I don't yet know what for!)

In the 1891 census his occupation is 'Beerhouse keeper.'

LICENSEE LIST

LUCAS William 1855-65+ (age 60 in 1861)

ATTWOOD Alfred 1870-71+ (also coach wheelwright age 30 in 1871)

ELLIS Corrie 1878+

NICHOLLS Jane 1881+ (widow age 49 in 1881)

SANKEY Stephen 1891-21/Mar/94 dec'd

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Census

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