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1-2 East Milton Road
Denton
Gravesend
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, 2002, by Tom Baines. |
Above matchbox, circa 1980s, kindly send by Debi Birkin. |
Above photo 1981, showing base player, (left) Alex Tandy playing in a
group called the Heads. |
The pub was a popular base for live music for local bands in the 70s and
80s.
Another of these mysterious fires that seem to happen just after planning
permission is refused (unconfirmed) happened to this pub in 2008.
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From
www.KentOnLine.co.uk 27 November, 2013 The old Prince of Wales pub
on East Milton Road is set to be turned into four houses, six flats and
a Morrisons store.
Plans submitted to Gravesham council by Moat Homes say they will
provide 20 car parking spaces - 10 for homeowners and 10 for shoppers.
Above photo shows the site for the planned homes and Morrisons in
Gravesend. Picture via Google Street View.
The pub, next to Denton Fish Bar, was demolished about seven years
ago but developers say a Morrisons store “has been deemed suitable by a
number of large retailers as a sustainable location for an out of town
centre which will bring back employment use to the site”.
English Heritage has voiced concerns over the idea as it is next to
St Peter and St Paul's church which is Grade II* listed.
The group said: “The church and surrounding graveyard are appreciated
in uninterrupted, unchallenged and long established views along the East
Milton Road.
"The proposals are likely to overshadow, rather than complement, the
existing church.”
Gravesham council is expected to make a decision by February. |
Above photo, 2016, kindly sent by Ian Goodrick, showing the site of the
pub. |
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Burials St Peter & St Paul, Milton next Gravesend 1846-1864.
24 Dec 1846 James Pitman, Prince of Wales Tavern aged 68.
24 Jun 1847 Joseph Seville, Prince of Wales aged 22.
18 Jun 1851 Daniel Lynn, Prince of Wales Tavern aged 6.
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From the Gravesend reporter, North Kent and South Essex Advertiser, Saturday 15 May 1880.
The "Prince of Wales," East Milton, Gravesend, (next to Milton
church.)
Is the place of all places to spend a happy day.
The Proprietor has much pleasure in informing his numerous friends
and the public generally that having now completed the extensive
alterations, both in the Hotel and Pleasure grounds, invites one and
all to come and see for themselves the Gem of Gems.
All lovers of the good old English game of bowling are invited to
come and play on the best bowling green in Kent, free of charge, or
enjoy a glass of the bowler's noted ale, amidst the choices
collection of roses to be seen for miles round, and view the river
with its ever-changing panorama, provided by the shipping too and
from all parts of the world. The "Prince of Wales" is 10 minutes'
walk from the North Kent Railway Station and the Town and Terrace
Piers, at which all steam boat from London and the Railway from
Fenchurch Street land their passengers. The above hotel will now be
found replete in every convenience for large and small dinner
parties at London prices.
Wines, spirits and beers, of the best quality only.
C. J. Payne, Proprietor. |
LICENSEE LIST
STRUTT William 1832-40+
PITMAN James to 1846 dec'd
LYNN Frederick George 1851-55+ (age 39 in 1851 )
SMITH William 1865+
CONNOR Thomas 1870-74+
HORWOOD Thomas & Walter George 1878+
PAYNE Charles Thomas 1880-82+ (age 34 in 1881)
FELTON Henry 1891+
COTTAM Frederick 1903+
ROBINSON George 1913+
FELLGATE Herbert H 1922+
NOCK Tom & Ann late 1960s+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/PrinceWales.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/princeofwales.html
From
the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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