Sort file:- Gravesend, March, 2023. |
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PUB LIST | PUBLIC HOUSES | Paul Skelton | ||||||
Earliest 1797 Earliest 2008 |
Rum Puncheon |
1837+ (Name to) Open 2023+ |
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87 West Street Gravesend 01474 353434 https://whatpub.com/rum-puncheon
The "Rum Puncheon" was opened as such in 2008, by owners Melvin and Sue Wilkie, have been extensively refurbished and renovated. The building is a Grade 1 listed building having fantastic views over the Thames. The building can be dated to 1797 and was originally known as the "Rum Butt", and I also believe the original "Rum Puncheon" and other names have also included the "Talbot" and "Falcon Hotel." In 1846 it was also known locally as "Curtis's Hotel" after the licensee of the time. In November 1846 a fire ravished through the area and the pub was seriously damaged if not totally destroyed. (Details here.) Throughout its history the rear of the pub was considered the entrance with a large quantity of trade coming via the river, boats would be moored just outside where today the Tilbury Ferry still docks. The building has seen its fair share of press gangs, pirates and smugglers and has its fair share of tales, as well as ghosts.
LICENSEE LIST ADAMS Charles 1824-28+ CURTIS James John 1832-46+
WILKIE Melvin & Sue 2008-14+
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29 From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
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