High Street

Strood

Above photo date before 1899.

The pub was demolished some about 1901 and the license transferred to the "Cecil Arms."

This was mentioned in a book called the "History of Strood" by Henry Smetham, published 1899, who says the following:- The Inn formerly stood west of North Street, on the north side of High Street. It was doubtless very ancient, and at one time may have been an important dwelling place. The ground floor possessed a ceiling of remarkable character. Massive beams of carved oak, beautifully executed, covered one room and part of another. It's design is shown in the annexe sketch drawn by Mr. W. J. Whenborn.

On the demolition of the building the ceiling was removed to Wateringbury and rebuilt in the house of Mr. Leney, brewer. There is a legendary reputation that this house was known at one time as the "Ferry House," and that the river, or creek, flowed up nearly to its doors. It is possible that from the creek at the rear (South) of the High Street, such mode of passage may have been customary.

LICENSEE LIST

ADAMS John 1828+

DUFF James 1832+

DELL William 1858-62+

ROWING Stephen 1871-91+ (age 45 in 1881)

TUPPER William 1901+ (also Agricultural labourer age 54 in 1901)

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From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29

From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34

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