High Street

Greenhithe

The name changed to the "Pier Hotel."

A new village pier built in 1842 prompted a name change for the nearest inn, then called the "Admiral Keppel." For a few years it was called the "Admiral Keppel Pier Hotel."

Kepple was a popular naval hero who had joined the navy in 1735 at the age of 10. His acquittal from a politically inspired court-martial in 1779 gave rise of great public celebration - innkeeper's across the land painted his portrait on their signs.

But Greenhithe may have had a special link with the admiral. On 22 May 1797, at a sandbank called "The Nore" lying of the mouth of the Medway in the Thames, the man of 21 Royal Navy ships rebelled against their harsh conditions. Kent Yeomanry were called to arms, but on 15 June the ships of the mutiny began firing on each other. One by one they soon surrendered. It's thought that ring-leaders were tried at Greenhithe - Admiral Keppel presiding.

The Georgian façade and it's heavy pediment replaced this century with a gable and half timbered cladding. It hides the structure contemporary with its older neighbours, possibly early 18th century.

LICENSEE LIST

CHILD John 1832+

WHEATLEY Ralph 1840-51+ (age 49 in 1851)

From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34

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