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124 (156) High Street
Rochester
01634 409040
http://theeagletavern.org.uk/
https://whatpub.com/eagle-tavern
Above line drawing by W. Hull of Eastgate, 1879. Kindly sent by Debi Birkin. |
Photos taken on 28 February, 2013 from
http://www.flickr.com
by John Law. |
 
Above sign left, 1984, sign right October 1991.
With thanks from Brian Curtis and Roger Pester
www.innsignsociety.com. |
 
Above sign left 2010, sign right, 2019.
With thanks from Roger Pester
www.innsignsociety.com. |
The "Eagle" in the High Street, being very old, may have taken its name
from the emblem of St John. It was built on the site of the moat which once
surrounded the great City walls. From here, in the nineteenth century,
coaches left for Maidstone every morning at nine o'clock, and the Hope
omnibus departed for London three mornings a week.
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.
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Dover Chronicles 10 January 1846.
Death.
Jan 5, at Rochester, Mr. Alexander Bernard, landlord of the "Eagle
Inn," Eastgate.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 20 January 1846.
DEATH.
Bernard:— Jan. 5, at Rochester, Mr. A. Bernard, landlord of the
"Engle Inn," Eastgate.
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Kentish Gazette, 4 September 1849.
ROCHESTER. Impudent Robbery.
On Wednesday last Mr. Grist, of the "Eagle Tavern," Rochester, was
robbed of his cash-box, containing £15, by a man having the
appearance of a respectable traveller, who had sojourned there for
the night. In the morning he took his departure, and shortly
afterwards the robbery whs discovered. It appears that he got
possession of the box, which was left in a drawer locked up in Mr.
Grist's bedroom, by means of a skeleton key. He was unknown, and
Grist, being ignoant of the road he took, was unable to follow him.
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South Eastern Gazette, 3 January, 1860.
South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday, 10 January 1860.
Mr. JOHN GRIST, Deceased.
All persons having any claim on the estate of JOHN GRIST, late of
Rochester, Kent, gentleman, (formerly of the "Eagle Inn, Rochester,
victualler, deceased), are requested to send particulars of the same
to Mr. Richard Phall, Rochester, solicitors; and all persons
indebted to the above estate our requested the forward the amount of
their representative debts within 14 days from the date here to the
said Richard Prall, Solicited to the Executors.
Rochester, 31st December, 1859.
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Above advert circa 1903, kindly sent by Liz Blackmore. |
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Rachel Dixon, 29 September 2019.
Serious assault at the Eagle Tavern in Rochester.
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an assault at a
pub.
The man was attacked just before midnight in the "Eagle Tavern" in
Rochester High Street last night.
Detectives want to hear from witnesses to help their inquiries.
South East Coast Ambulance service confirmed that they sent a
response car and ambulance to an unconscious patient at 12.30am, who
they took to Medway Maritime Hospital.
The man was later taken to a hospital in London for treatment.
The Eagle Tavern has declined to comment on the incident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information
regarding this incident is urged to call the appeal line on 01634
792209, quoting reference 29-0142.
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at
www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Rachel Dixon, 3 October 2019.
Man arrested in connection with serious attack at Rochester's Eagle Tavern.
A 22-year-old was arrested in connection with an attack which
left a man in a serious condition.
This morning police arrested the Chatham man on suspicion of causing
grievous bodily harm with intent.
The assault happened just before midnight on Saturday at the "Eagle
Tavern" pub, in Rochester High Street.
The suspect was taken into custody but was later released on bail.
The victim was taken to a London hospital on Saturday after the
attack.
He is still being treated and is in a serious condition.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the
assault or has any information regarding this incident.
Call the appeal line on 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/187176/19.
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at
www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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LICENSEE LIST
BERNARD Alexander 1832-5/Jan/46 dec'd (age 70 in 1841 )
GRIST John 1847-Dec/60 dec'd
SMITH George 1861-91+ (widower age 66 in 1881)
BALDOCK John Thomas 1903+
WEBB Hartnell 1911-22+
SNELLING Edward Thomas 1930-38+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Eagle.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
Census
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