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PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1871-

(Name from)

Globe and Rainbow

2017 (Name to)

Ranter's Lane

Kilndown

01892 890803

Globe and Rainbow

Above photo, date unknown.

Above business card circa 1935, by kind permission of Jim Smith.

Globe and Rainbow 2014 Globe and Rainbow sign 2002Globe and Rainbow sign 2014

Above sign left, May 2002, sign right and above photo by Paul Skelton 11 April 2014.

With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com.

Globe and Rainbow sign 2015

Above sign 2015.

 

Originally known as the "White Hart" the pub changed name in 1897. The pub closed in 1996 and was sold to a developer. Part of the building was concerted into two houses, one called the "Globe" the other the "Rainbow."

The remaining part of the building opened again in 2000 with the new name of "Rainbow's End" but is now called the "Globe and Rainbow" once again.

 

Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Saturday 10 June 1871.

Kilndown. Globe and Rainbow Hotel.

The Hon. Mr. Egerton, M.P., Lady Mary Egerton, and Miss Egerton left on Monday last for Rutland Gate.

 

Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, Monday 8 January 1872.

Kilndown Library and Reading Room.

The second lecture of the season in connection with the above institution was given on Thursday evening last, January 4th, in the large room at the "Globe and Rainbow," by Captain Palmer, R.E., "On the discoveries made for the expedition under his command at Mount Sinai."

At the conclusion, a vote of thanks proposed by the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, and seconded by the Rev. George Williams, was unanimously and enthusiastically according to Captain Palmer, for his very interesting lecture.

Amongst the numerous company present were A. J. B. Beresford Hope, Esq., M.P., and Lady Mildred Beresford Hope, Misses Beresford Hope, P. Beresford Hope, Esq., Right Hon, G. J. and Mrs. Goschen, Hon. H. and Mrs. Campbell, E. Hussey, Esq., and Hon. Mr. Hussey, Hon. G. and Lady Katherine Hamilton Russell, Lady Smith Marriott, Mrs. P. Butler, Miss Armstrong, Miss Harrison, Mrs. H. Blair, Mrs and Miss Croft, Mrs A. Harrison, Colonel Northey and Miss Northey, Revs. H. Harrison, G. Williams. ---- Perry, ---- Hotham, C. Johnson, A. H. Harrison, J. C. Roberts, Esq., F. L. Harrison, Esq, G. Hinds, Esq., &c.

 

From the Kent and Sussex Courier 6 June, 1873. Price 1d.

“THE GLOBE AND RAINBOW,”

KILNDOWN, Weald of Kent,

JOHN PITMAN, Landlord, HAS recently been enlarged by the Proprietor (Mr. Beresford Hope, M.P.) for the accommodation of TOURISTS AND FAMILIES, and comprises handsome airy suites of Sitting and Bedrooms, with ample accommodation for Servants, and a Large apartment for public gatherings. The House is beautifully placed on rising ground, about 400 feet above the sea, commanding extensive views of the picturesque and well-wooded districts of the Weald. The soil is dry and healthy, and the water supply ample, and Kilndown Church, well known for its constant Services and Rich Decorations, stands within a stone's throw, while Bayham Abbey, Scotney Castle, Bedgebury Park, Goudhurst, and other places of interest, are at the distance of an easy walk. Kilndown, accessible from Warden, Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst, and Etchingham Stations of the South Eastern line may be reached from London within two and a half hours, and offers attractions to visitors who prefer the quiet of a picturesque rural district to the excitement of a watering place. The South Eastern issue return tickets from Friday till Monday
Mr. Pitman can offer a variety of Wines and Spirits of sound and good quality; also Bass's Ale, Guinness's Stout in bottle. The stabling is good, with Horses and Carriages on hire, and ready to attend on order at the station. The charges are moderate, and attention is paid to the comforts of the guests. Persons desirous of securing Apartments are requested to address— Mr. PITMAN, Kilndown, Staplehurst.

 

Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 27 February 1880.

Weald of Kent. "Globe and Rainbow Inn," Kilndown.

An easy drive from Tunbridge Wells, furnished apartments to let, with board, charges moderate.

John Pitman, proprietor.

 

Sussex Agricultural Express 23 August 1890.

CRANBROOK. COUNTY COURT. Aug. 18.

"Turner and Thornton," wine and spirit merchants, Tunbridge Wells, v J. Richer, landlord of the "Globe and Rainbow Inn," Kilndown."

Claim of 16s., balance of account said to be due for wine and spirits sold and delivered. The amount had been paid to the plaintiff's traveller, who had since absconded, and the receipt for the same being produced, the Judge at once gave judgement for the defendant, with costs.

 

Kentish Mercury, Friday 27 February 1891.

Kilndown. Sale of Underwood.

On Thursday the annual sale of underwood, &c, on the Bedgebury Park Estate, the property of Mr. Philip B. Beresford Hope took place at the "Globe and Rainbow Hotel." Messrs. Winch and son were the auctioneers. A large number of buyers were present and the bidding was brisk and very fair prices were realised. About 180 Acres were offered for sale.

 

Sussex Agricultural Express 12 August 1892.

EJECTMENTS.

At the instance of James Richer of the "Globe and Rainbow Inn," Kilkdown, William Parrot was ordered to quit his cottage tenement in 21 days.

 

From the Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 26 November, 1920.

SUICIDE AT KILNDOWN.

A well-known resident shoots himself.

A shocking suicide took place at the "Globe and Rainbow Inn," Kilndown, on the 21st inst. when the proprietor, Mr James Richer, who has occupied the house for a long period, committed suicide by shooting himself. Major Eric Clark, the coroner, conducted an inquest on Tuesday inst., when the following evidence was taken.

Mrs Janet Emily Richer, wife of deceased, stated her husband was 73 years of age, and had not been in good health, being medically attended for the last 6 weeks. On the 12th instant he had a bad fall down the stairs of the loft, and witness thought he hurt his spine. He had been much depressed ever since, and said he felt his business was too much for him. He had nothing to worry about, and had never threatened to take his life. On Saturday he had been downstairs all the afternoon and evening. He went upstairs at 9 p.m., and in reply to witness, who asked if he would have anything, said he would have a glass of milk when he came to bed. About 10 p.m. just before she went up, she thought she heard the tyre bursts in the road and then heard a thud upstairs. Deceased usually kept his gun in the kitchen, and she did not know how we got it upstairs.

John Arthur Jones Richer, son of deceased, said he had been at home on his father's requests since just before hop picking. His father had been quite a different man since the accident. Witness corroborated his mother as to his father going upstairs. Witness heard a noise, and ran upstairs, and found his father on the floor with a gun in his breast.

Dr. Berkeley Foote Faulkner, medical practitioner at Lamberhurst, proved attending deceased since October 15th for the fall mentioned when he fractured his ankle. Deceased fell on his back, and must have hurt the end of his spine. That his age it was a great nervous shock. About the first week after the accident he got on fairly well but after that became difficult to deal with. Deceased became gloomy and very depressed. Witness could get no explanation out of him why he was in such as state, but he complained that everything was going wrong and that he could not get back to his work. Witness saw him last on Friday, when he talked to witness, but seemed very gloomy. Deceased was in a condition of melancholy but witness could not certify him. Witness was sent for at 10.00 on Saturday night, and came at once. Witness found deceased lying on the floor fully dressed. The gun, which was a 12-bore single-barrel breech- loader, was lying partially across the body. The whole of the skull and the brain matter was blown away. Witness believed he put the muzzle of the gun in his mouth and fired it standing up with his back towards the dressing table.

The coroner found that the deceased died from the effect of a gunshot wound in the head self-inflicted and deposed at the time not being of sound mind.

 

Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser 13 December 1935.

KILNDOWN.

We regret to record the death of Mrs. Emily Richer, of the "Globe and Rainbow Hotel." Mrs. Richer was the widow of Mr. James Richer, who pre-deceased her 14 years ago. Before her marriage she held an important post in the household of Bedgebury under the late Lord Beresford Hope. Throughout her 42 years' residence at the "Globe and Rainbow" Mrs. Richer had taken a practical though quiet interest in the social and charitable institutions of the village. The funeral took place at the Parish Church on Monday. The school children lined each side of the road outside the school, where the flag was hung at half mast, while the drawn blinds en route bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the deceased lady was held. The cortege was met at the entrance to the church by the Rev. F. J. Cartman, who conducted the service and the surpliced choir, and suitable voluntaries were played by Mr. Ager, organist.

(Mourners are named.)

The bell-ringers rang a muffled peal in the evening.

 

Kent & Sussex Courier - Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England 10 January 1936.

TRANSFER OF LICENSE.

At Cranbrook Police Court on Monday the license of the "Globe and Rainbow Hotel," Kilndown, was transferred from the late Mrs. Janet Richer to her son, Mr. John Arthur James Richer.

 

Kent & Sussex Courier 24 July 1936.

KILNDOWN.

The Marriage took place very quietly owing to the recent death of the bridegroom's mother, at Christ Church on Wednesday, of Mr. John Arthur Richer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richer, the "Globe and Rainbow Inn," Kilndown, and Miss Gertrude Ellen Pearson, only daughter of Mr. T. J. Pearson and the late Mrs. Pearson, of station-road, Goudhurst. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of beige georgette, with crinoline hat to match, and carried an ivory Prayer Book. Mr. J. Tinsley was best man. The service, conducted by the Rev. F. J. Cartman, was fully choral, Mr. Ager presiding at the organ. Following a reception at the "Station Hotel," Goudhurst, the couple left for a short honeymoon at Eastbourne. A large number of useful and attractive presents were received.

 

Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 26 October 1962.

Country Inn is to be Auctioned.

The "Globe and Rainbow Inn" at Kilndown is to be sold by auction early in December. It is a free house and the only licensed premises in the village.

The present owner Mrs. White is retiring and going to live in the West Country. For sale will be conducted by Walker and Fordnall of Maidstone.

Parts of the building dates back over 250 years. It has 10 bedrooms, a large dining room, lounge and public bars. There is also good stabling and garage space.

The property is to be sold as a going concern complete with furniture and fittings.

 

 

The 1881 shows James Richer to be a widower age 39 but the census of 1901 and 1911 shows him to be married and aged 53 and 63 respectively. I am assuming this is the same man and he remarried and the records are slightly inaccurate regarding his age in 1881.

I believe the pub closed in 2017 but reopened again with the changed name of the "Small Holding" in the first half of 2018.

 

LICENSEE LIST

PITMAN John 1871-81+ (also farmer age 44 in 1881Census) Kent and Sussex Courier

RICHER James 1883-Nov/1920 dec'd (age 63 in 1911Census)

RICHER Janet Emily (widow) Nov/1920-Dec/35 dec'd

RICHER John Arthur James Jan/1936+ Kent and Sussex Courier

WHITE Mrs to 1962

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