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Earliest 1650s-

Half Moon Inn

Latest 1782+

Sun Street

St. Alphege's

Canterbury

 

According to the information from Michael David Mirams book titled "Kent Inns and Inn Signs." 1987. There used to be  a Half Moon Inn that stood close to the "Seven Stars" in Sun Street, Canterbury, during the reign of Charles II (1630-1685).

 

Kent Gazette, 5 October, 1782.

To be sold to the Best Bidder, on Saturday the 2nd day of November next, between the hours of 12 and 2 in the afternoon, at the "Rose Inn," in Saint George's Street, Canterbury by Richard Staines, Auctioneer.

Lot 9. A Messuage lately called the "Half Moon," with the Appurtenances, in the Parish of St. Alphege, in Canterbury, and now in the Occupation of John Powell, held by Lease for 30 years from the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Canterbury, whereof 25 years are now unexpired.

Apply for further particulars to Mr. Nairn, at Milkhouse near Cranbrook; Mr. Balderton, in Mercery Lane, or Messrs. Long and Sandys, in the White Friars, Canterbury.

 

 

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POWELL John 1782+

 

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