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Main Road
Knockholt
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Above postcard 1955. |
Above photo 1989, kindly sent by Philip Dymott. |
Above photo 2014. |
Above photo 2014. |
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Bexley Heath and Bexley Observer, Friday 6 September 1895.
George Walkling, of the "Crown Inn," Knockholt,
for permitting drunkenness; in his case the summons was dismissed, and
he has since left the house, the licence being transferred and granted
to a new tenant, Arthur Jones.
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Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, Friday 25 June 1943.
Knockholt Wedding.
Mr. J. L. Elliot - Miss J. Godly.
Much local interest was evinced in the wedding which took place at St.
Katherine's Church, Knockholt on Monday, of Mr. John Leonard Elliott,
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Elliott, of the "Crown Inn," Knockholt,
and Miss Joan Godly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Godley of Down. The
rector (Rev. C. Hobley) officiated and Mr. Horace Goodspeed, at the
organ accompanied the hymns "Lead us Heavenly Father" and "The Voice
that breathed O'er Eden."
Given away by the father, the bride wore a dress of dusty pink crepe
with navy blue hat, and carried a bouquet of mixed sweet peas.
She was attended by her sister, Doris Godly, whose dress was of powder
blue crepe, with which she wore a navy blue hat and carried a bouquet of
pink cornflowers. Her gold bracelet was the gift of the bridegroom.
Gunner Eric Peacock R.N. was best man.
The reception followed at the "Crown Inn," Knockholt where some 80
guests were entertained, and later in the afternoon the bride and
bridegroom left for Cobham Surrey, where the honeymoon is being spent.
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Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, Friday 31 August 1945.
£1000 Thanksgiving. Knockholt's Anonymous Donor to Service Men.
A donor, who wishes to remain anonymous has given £1,000 as a
thanksgiving for victory, to be drawn for among serviceman of Knockholt
and Cudham Street, including the widows of men who have sacrificed their
lives in the war, each recipient to receive £50.
The draw was made at the "Crown Inn," Knockholt, on Saturday, in the
presence of the landlord, Mr. Elliot, the Rev R. P. Appleton (Recstor of
Knockholt) and a number of local residents.
As a result of the draw, Mrs. Boakes, widow of Driver C. Boakes, Mrs. F.
J. Wallis, widow of Pte F. J. Wallis will each receive £50, together
with Cpl, T. Numan, Sigmn C. Fuller, Leading Stoker J. Lindfield, Sgt F.
Clark, Pte. J. Offen, L.A.C. C. Mason, F. G. Vurtis, Pte. S. Hayman Pte.
A, Holland, L.A.C. E. H. Debnor, A.C.1, E. Bridger, Gdsmn A. J. Daubnor,
L.A.C. C. Collins, Sgt. A. S. Jones, L/Bdr. C. Luland, Pte. S.
Brissenden, Gnr. F. Parker and Pte H. J. Ashby.
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From the
http://www.courier.co.uk 21 February 2009
COUNTRY PUBS CLOSE THEIR DOORS
VILLAGES around Sevenoaks are in danger of losing their identity as a
swathe of traditional pubs close.
In recent months half a dozen pubs have shut. This is in addition to
those left empty, unloved or handed over to developers for housing.
The "Crown" in Knockholt has been left idle since January, while the
"Rock and Fountain" in Well Hill is also closed.
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Your help is needed here. If you have any information about the above pub
or other pubs in the same village or indeed other photographs of this house,
open or closed, please email me at the address below. Every email is
answered.
Thanks for your co-operation.
LICENSEE LIST
STAPLES George 1828+
BIRD Richard 1832+
NIGHTINGALE William 1851+ (age 40 in 1851 )
DAY David 1858+
COMFORT Aaron 1871+ (age 37 in 1871)
WALKLING George 1891-Sept/95 (age 45 in 1891)
JONES Arthur Sept/1895+
MITCHELL James 1901+ (age 42 in 1901)
NAPIER George 1903+
BALL Benjamin 1911+ (age 57 in 1911)
ELLIOTT S Mr 1943-55+
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From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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