1-3 (50 in 1881) Henry Street

Rochester

Above photo showing Queen Street looking towards Maidstone Road, circa 1900. It is thought the building on the right, stating Burton Ales could well be the "Lifeboat."

Above photo, 1900, showing the rear of number 6 Rochester High Street, previously 216. Was the "Lifeboat" public house later pulled down in 1912, showing gables at rear. Kindly sent by Debi Birkin.

Above map, 1936, showing location of "King's Arms" (red), "Lifeboat" (green), "Morden Arms" (blue). Kindly sent by Debi Birkin.

Ind Coope & Co Ltd purchased the pub from Budden & Biggs Brewery Ltd by conveyance and assignment dated 23 March 1931. The pub held a beer only license. They also purchased five cottages, 4, 6 and 8 Hoopers Road, 5 & 7 Henry Street, all Unlicensed.

Local knowledge, further pictures, and licensee information would be appreciated.

I will be adding the historical information when I find or are sent it, but this project is a very big one, and I do not know when or where the information will come from.

All emails are answered.

LICENSEE LIST

RICHMAN James William 1862+

SANITO John 1871+ (age 72 in 1871)

COLLINS Richard 1881+ (age 59 in 1881)

LANGFOED Richard 1891-1903+

DUNCAN William Benjamin 1911-38+

GISSING John Alfred Walter 1955+

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