80 High Street

Dartford

Above photo, circa 1921, kindly sent by Brian Brockie, who says if they are tram wires overhead it's probably later.

Above postcard, circa 1930, kindly sent by Michael Norman.

Above photo taken in 1937 during the King George VI's coronation. Kindly sent by Michael Norman.

Above photo 1955.

Above postcard a coloured one of the above, 1955, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above photo, circa 1961, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above booklet, 1965, by Gladys Bird and sent by John Pett.

Above photos showing a matchbox holder and leather cover, date unknown, kindly sent by Brooke Popkin.

Above photos kindly sent by Russell Elliott.

The pub is believed to be the home of Kentish rebel Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasant's Revolt of 1381. An insolent tax collector is said to have indecently assaulted Tyler's daughter whilst at the house collecting payment, and was killed by Tyler with a hammer when he found out about the deed. Tyler became a popular hero, and progressed to leading the uprising against serfdom, the hated poll tax, and other grievances. The rebels met with the young King, Richard II, at Smithfield, where Tyler was wounded by the Mayor of London, William Walworth, and Tyler was taken to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, but Walworth had him dragged away and beheaded.

See Dartford Map 1905.

LICENSEE LIST

SEARS Richard 1824+

HARRIS James 1828+

JOHNSON William 1832+

STILE Richard 1840+

MARTIN William 1851-61+ (age 66 in 1861)

TILE Richard B 1862-82+ (age 72 in 1881)

PHILLIPS Benjamin J 1903+

LIGHT Harry Percy 1911-38 (age 31 in 1911)

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From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29

From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34

From the Kelly's Directory 1903

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