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High Street
Goudhurst
01580 211512
https://www.starandeagle.com/
https://www.whatpub.com/star-eagle
Above postcard, circa 1950. Kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1951, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1953, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1954, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1954, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1977. Taken from the top the tower of St. Mary's
Church. Just behind the "Star and Eagle" (with the red sign) is the
white sign of the "Eight Bells." |
Above photo, 1986. |
Above photo kindle sent by Eric Hartland.
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Above sign left 1973, sign right 2015.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
Originally built as a monistery, the building still contains some traces
of the 14th century stone vaulting, and a secret tunnel once ran from the
inn to the church.
Approaching the end of the 18th century the inn is reputed to have been
the headquarters of a smugglers gang, however having fallen out with the
local villagers a pitched battle was fought who managed to capture the
ring-leader and hanged him from a gibbet on the nearby Horsemonden Heath.
In 1939 the new owner, E H Kelsey (Brewer) of Tunbridge Wells,
commissioned a local architect, Mr H Benians, to design a reconstruction and
extension for the pub. The now familiar black and white Tudor façade
replaced the original half timbered and brick facade. The pub reopened in
1940 with a new look and a new landlord, Arthur Alfred Holt and shortly
after the name of the pub was changed to the "Star and Eagle."
By 1948 the premises had extended even further, taking up the Lloyds bank
next door and also incorporating the "Eight
Bells" next door to that. Baring the church it is now the highest
point in the village.
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Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 7 November 1947.
A CHAMPION PLAYER.
The annual golf meeting of the Newspaper and Advertisers' Golfing
Society was held at Sunningdale Golf Club on Wenesday last week. There
were over 80 competitors.
Arthur (Peter) Holt, of the "Star and Eagle Hotel," Goudhurst, won the
first prize with a nett score of 71. The Society's captain (Mt. R. B.
Foster) handed Mr. Holt a magnificent trophy, the gift of Lord Camrose,
of the "Daily Telegraph" and a replica.
Lord Camrose's trophy, competed for annually by the Society, is one of
the most cherished cups in Fleet Street.
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Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 23 February 1968.
The proprietors of the "Star and Eagle Hotel," Goudhurst, wish to
inform their patrons that the dining rooms and bars were unaffected
by the recent fire.
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Kent & Sussex Courier, Friday 6 December 1974.
Eating Around the World.
Every Friday evening at the "Star and Eagle Hotel," Goudhurst.
We invite you to join us and enjoy choice of dishes from various
countries throughout the world for £2.50 for a three course dinner
including coffee and a glass of wine.
We offer Italian cuisine on the 6th December followed by menu from
Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary.
Full a la carte menu also available.
Last orders 9:30 p.m.. Table reservations; Goudhurst 338.
We accept Access, Barclaycard, American Express and Diners Cards.
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Taken from their web site on 15 December 2015.
Nestling in the heart of the beautiful Kentish Weald - the Garden of
England, the Star and Eagle Hotel is located in the village of Goudhurst.
Standing over 400ft above sea level, there are outstanding views of the
surrounding orchards and hop gardens for which the area is renowned.
Dating back to the 14th century, the Star and Eagle has played a
significant role in the local history, and was once reputed to have been
an ancient monastery. Relics of the vaulted stonework of the period are
still visible in some parts of the building.
During the 18th century the Inn became the headquarters of the "Hawkhurst
Gang", who robbed and terrorised the surrounding district, and planned
smuggling raids. Today, behind its attractive timbered gables, the Star
and Eagle offers all the comfort and facilities of a 20th century hotel
with the charm and atmosphere of a bygone era.
Open throughout the year, the Star and Eagle is less than three miles
off the main A21 road with easy access to Tunbridge wells and Hastings.
It is the perfect location for a relaxing weekend break, and a
refreshing alternative for the business visitor seeking a quieter more
peaceful ambience. |
I believe the pub has again changed name from the "Star
and Crowne" to the "Star and Eagle" again, certainly operating under
that name and a Brakspear chain in 2016.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Luke May, 27 March 2019.
Lorries block Goudhurst twice in two days after getting stuck in Church Lane.
Villagers in Goudhurst are calling for change after a lorries blocked
the same road twice in two days.
Church Road was left entirely blocked after an HGV got stuck on bollards
outside a house on Saturday morning.
Anthony Harris, chair of Goudhurst Parish Council, said the same road
had been blocked on Friday.
He said: "It's a nightmare. We get a blockage every other week. On each
occasion last week it was for three to four hours.
"We have a continuous problem with traffic and HGVs ignoring all the
signs that Goudhurst is unsuitable for long vehicles."
As Church Road bends towards High Street, a house on the bend has
bollards outside to protect it from passing traffic.
On Saturday wheels from a passing lorry ended up getting stuck as it
tried drive through the quiet village at around 4.30am.
Scott Smith, a chef at the Star and Eagle Hotel, said: "It happens all
the time. We live in the hotel so it woke us up.
"It's really difficult. We don't want to lose the volume of traffic on
the road, especially for the local shops, as it's valuable passing
trade.
"The village is in uproar about it. We live in the hotel so it woke us
up."
Last Thursday a passing lorry scraped and damaged a wall at the bottom
of St Mary's Church.
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LICENSEE LIST
HOLT Arthur Alfred 1940-48+
MARTINEZ Karen & Enrique 2016+
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