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Harvel Street
Harvel
01474 814705
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Above photo, date unknown, courtesy of Jan Taylor. |
Above photo from the book, date unknown, Pubs of Meopham by Jim Carley. |
Above photo, 1998, kindly sent by Philip Dymott. |
Photos taken on 17 May, 2007 from
http://www.flickr.com
by John Law. |
Above photo 2023, kindly taken and sent by Ian Goodrick. |
Above photo from the book, 1975, Pubs of Meopham by Jim Carley. |
 
Above sign left 1987, sign right, May 1993.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
Above sign 2023. |
Above pewter mug, circa 1880 stating E. Bishop, Amazon and Tiger, Meopham. |
The “Amazon and Tiger” the original building is now a private residence.
The current building dates from 1914 and is distinctive in that it was built
like a private house rather than a pub in deference to the wishes of the
congregation of the Chapel held in the hall opposite – now the village hall.
In fact an older pub with the same name was converted to two dwellings in
1914, and housed a forge.
William Coles Finch, the great authority on Kent's windmills, visited
Harvel and asked directions from a rustic local to the site of an old mill.
He was told to turn left past the ‘Hamzone Tiger', of which species he had
not heard, and further instructions to look for a woman did not help his
quest. Other visitors to Harvel got the impression the inn was called the
Amazing Tiger. For many years, the cricket gear belonging to the local club
was stored at the pub, which is near the pitch.
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From the Canterbury Journal and Farmers' Gazette, 23 May, 1896.
MAIDSTONE PROPERTY SALE.
Freehold properties situate at Meopham and Yalding were offered to
auction by Messrs. Tootell and Sons, at the "Star Hotel," Maidstone, on
Thursday. The "Amazon and Tiger," a free beer-house, let at £13, sold
for £760; a freehold dwelling house and shop, let at £12, for £240.
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Chatham News 17 November 1939
MEOPHAM. WEDDING BELLS.
The bride carried a bouquet and her bridesmaid wore a spray of Flanders
Poppies at a wedding at Meopham Parish Church, on Saturday, when Miss
Marjorie Alice Cowell, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cowell, of the
"Amazon and Tiger," Harvel, was married to Sergt. Charles George Broome,
R.A.F., second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. BroomeE, of 187, Rushington-avenue,
Hendon. Given away by her father, the bride wore a dress of pale blue
crepe, with hat to match. Her fox fur was the gift of the bridegroom. As
bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen Cowell (sister of the bride) wore a tweed
costume of pale blue with hat to match. The bridegroom, who was in
uniform, was attended by Mr. Kenneth Bysouth (friend). About 40 guests
attended the reception, held at the home of the bride's parents.
Subsequently bride and bridegroom left for Sittingbourne to spend their
honeymoon. The bride travelled in a dark blue costume. There were many
presents.
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From a statement by the last licensees 2021.
AMAZON AND TIGER IS NOW CLOSED.
Covid has shown us that we have been blessed with overwhelming
kindness, generosity and support from a handful of regulars during the
lockdowns and Tier four.
Mick is sixty-six and has retired.
With the experience of covid and the loss of family, we have
concluded that life is too short. We want to enjoy time with our
neglected family and true friends.
We love Harvel and are going to stay living in the residential
property that has been our home for many years. Our life and home is not
for sale or negotiable to anyone.
We are enjoying retirement and want to enjoy the future too.
Take care, and above all stay safe.
Mick and Angie. |
LICENSEE LIST
BISHOP Esther 1871-81+ (widow age 74 in 1881 )
BISHOP Daniel 1891-1901+ (also blacksmith and bricklayer age 45 in 1891)
SMITH Frederick 1911+ (age 46 in 1911)
COWELL George 1913-39+ (age 53 in 1939)
1965-76
???? Mick & Angie to 2021
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