74 Woodpecker Road

St. Paul

Deptford

Above photo, circa 1900.

Now part of Greater London, this area was indeed Kent before 1965. Hence, I will be adding information regarding this pub as and when I find or it is sent to me, but at present I'll be concentrating on the areas that are within the Kent boundary today.

Your help is appreciated, and every email is answered.

The Kentish Mercury of 1881 mentioned the transfer of the license to Thomas Coomes being done under the 14th section. I am not sure what this section refers to but could refer a transfer after the death of the previous licensee.

LICENSEE LIST

COOMBS Thomas May/1881+ (age 55 in 1881)

PEGLER Harry 1891+

KARSLAKE Henry H 1895+

JASPER John 1899-1915+ (age 54 in 1911)

HAYLETT Edward 1934+

PUTNER Frederick J jun 1934-43+

WOOD Edward 1944+

PUTNER Frederick J jun 1949-52+

GREHAN Thomas & Popsy  1963-68

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

Census

Kentish Mercury