KING'S ARMS Pub of Bexley

DOVER KENT ARCHIVES

Sort file:- Bexley, March, 2024.

Page Updated:- Tuesday, 26 March, 2024.

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Paul Skelton

Earliest 1843

King's Arms

Open 2020+

156 Broadway

Bexley

020 8303 1171

https://www.thekingsarmsbexleyheath.co.uk/

https://whatpub.com/kings-arms

Above photo, 1951, from the Bexley Archives.

Above photo, circa 1986, from the Bexley Archives.

Above photo, 1988, from the Bexley Archives.

Above photo 2006 by Dave Patten Creative Commons Licence.

Above photo, 2008 by Steve Thoroughgood.

Above photo, 2018.

Opening in 1843 this building has undergone several refurbishments and the surrounding area also drastically changed.

From the https://www.newsshopper.co.uk 11th May 2018.

The Kings Arms pub in Bexleyheath reopens after refurbishment.

Bexleyheath pubgoers are now able

South Eastern Gazette, 11 September, 1860.

Petty Sessions, Monday.

(Before Viscount Sydney, chairman, Col. Cator, Coles Child, J. Chapman, J. Jackson, Hugh Johnston, P. Portescue, R. Paterson and W. Waring, Esqrs.)

APPLICATIONS FOR New Licenses.

Mr. Gibson (Dartford) supported an application made by Mr. Richard Jarvis, of the "Kent Arms" beer-house, Bexley-heath, and Mr. Russell (Dartford) one made by Mrs. Ann Markall, of the "King’s Arms" beer-house. The houses in question are situated close together, and are the freehold properties of their respective tenants, both of whom have carried them on as beer-houses for many years. Application had been made by both persons on previous years. Both were again refused.

to drink at an old favourite boozer again, as The Kings Arms has reopened following a refurbishment.

The 175-year-old pub, which sits on the corner of the Broadway, was closed for eight weeks before opening its doors to the public once again on Thursday (May 10).

Showing off its new interior to punters first, the pub plans to relaunch its food menu in two weeks.

The pub's new owner, Pete Marshall, said he wanted to refurbish the pub to have a "traditional setting" that appeals to families and workers alike.

As well as offering beers, spirits and ales, the pub will serve coffee for people wanting to pop in after a day of shopping in the town centre.

Mr Marshall added: “Located in the heart of Bexleyheath town centre, The King’s Arms is the perfect place to meet before a meal or a night out with friends.

"With a Sunday roast, boasting the best seasonal vegetables and meat every week, The King's Arms will be the heartbeat of the town all day every day.”

The pub will be open from 11am-11pm on Monday to Thursday, 11am-12am on Friday and Saturday and 11.30am-10.30pm on Sundays.

While children are welcome at the pub during the day, The Kings Arms is adults-only after 7pm.

LICENSEE LIST

TOMKINS Daniel 1841+ (age 50 in 1841)

MARKALL Robert 1851+ (age 56 in 1851)

MARKALL Ann 1860-61 (widow age 67 in 1861)

SAGE James 1871-82+ (widow also grocer age 45 in 1881)

SPRIDDELL John 1891+ (age 60 in 1891)

NORTH John William 1901-03 (age 44 in 1901)

LEAD William Edward 1913-22+

MILES Edward Stanley 1930+

MILES James Albert 1938+

MARSHALL Pete 2018+

https://pubwiki.co.uk/KingsArms.shtml

From the Kelly's Directory 1903

Census

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