24 Brook

Chatham

Above photo circa 1930, kindly sent by Tony Smith.

The Pigot's Directory of 1872 indicated that the premises was operating under a Full license and was owned by James Budden of Chatham. James Budden was owner of a wine and spirit business before amalgamating with Biggs Brothers Steam brewery of Strood in 1897.

Ind Coope & Co Ltd purchased the pub from Budden & Biggs Brewery Ltd by conveyance and assignment dated 23 March 1931. At the same time they also purchased five cottages, 26, 28, 30 & 32, The Brook and 26 Fair Row.

LICENSEE LIST

PIPER W 1862+

PIPER Tamar Mrs 1872-74+

BUNYARD William 1879+

PIPER Mary A 1881-91+ (age 45 in 1881)

FULLINGER George Thomas 1903+

JEFFREY William Arthur 1911-22+ (age 30 in 1911)

LESTER G W 1930+

RIX Edwin R R 1938+

WEBB Albert J 1955+

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From the Kelly's Directory 1903

Licensing Records 1872

Census