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Page Updated:- Sunday, 07 March, 2021.

PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1623

White Lion

Latest 1727

(Name to)

24 High Street

Gravesend

 

Found in 1623 as the "White Lion" and remained with this name till 1727 when it is said the building was destroyed by fire, however, it must have been rebuilt and when reopened changed name to the "Bell" till and remained such till 1753. The following year the name had changed once again, this time to the "Greyhound" and remaining operating with this name till 1790. The following year it was seen to be called the "Rose" till 1854. Next trace at this address is 1856 under the name of the "Freemason's Arms" and no mention after 1862.

 

This page will be updated as soon as further information is found.

 

Milton next Gravesend Burials from the register of St Peter & St Paul.

24 Oct 1625. Frauncis Baker, Tapster at the White Lion.

 

19 Oct 1633. Aquilla Guie, Victualler st the White Lyon.

 

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BAKER Frauncis to 24/Oct/1625 dec'd

GUIE Aquilla to 19/Oct/1633 dec'd

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