19 Wood Street

Old Brompton

This pub was named after Admiral Lord Charles Beresford who commanded Medway Dockyard Reserve in 1893. Built on the site of the former "Shepherd and Shepherdess" which burnt down in 1885.

This was closed at the end of 1916 having been deemed no required by the West Kent Compensation Authority.

Local knowledge, further pictures, and licensee information would be appreciated.

I will be adding the historical information when I find or are sent it, but this project is a very big one, and I do not know when or where the information will come from.

All emails are answered.

Above clay pipe, circa 1895, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above clay pipe, circa 1895, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

LICENSEE LIST

PUTWAIN Frederick William 1903+

PACKER James 1911 (age 38 in 1911)

ELCOMB George 1913+

NELSON Edith May Mrs 1918+ (out of date info?)

https://pubwiki.co.uk/BeresfordArms.shtml

From the Post Office Directory 1903

From the Kelly's Directory 1903

From the Post Office Directory 1913

From the Post Office Directory 1918

Census