Above photo 1896, kindly sent by John Robertson, who says this suffered a serious fire in the early 1900s and was rebuilt.

Above photo, circa 1900, kindly sent by Stewart Marsh. The Post Master William H Hills was the son of licensee James Hills in the 1860s.

Above photo date unknown. The name of the Post Master is E. F. Spillett.

From a Faversham paper, 17 May 1991.

Tranquility until hop-picking time.

TODAY, South Street is a sleepy hamlet amid the orchards between Boughton and Selling.

But not so many years ago the area had to be ready for a population explosion once a year, when hundreds of Londoners arrived for the hop-picking.

The pub — which must have been relatively quiet for the rest of the year — did a roaring trade, as did the butchers and general store both of which we nature tills week.

We believe it was called Hills but if anyone knows better, please let us know.

The picture which includes the "King’s Arms" dates from the 1920s and was taken by Faversham photographer Theo Barber. His motor-cycle can be seen outside the cottage next to the shop.

Note the lovely old, large-wheeled pram.

Mr Filmer, another photographer from the town, took the second picture, probably a few years earlier. It is quite possible that the man standing In the shop doorway is the same man as in the first picture — perhaps he is Mr Hills.

The King's Arms continued trading up until the 1970s, but trade declined dramatically after the end of hand hop-picking, and the property is now a private house.

Above photo, circa 1940.

Above photo circa 1973, kindly sent by Robert Boost.

Above photo showing the inside of the pub, 4 September 1970. People in shot are Roger Woodman's best man and chief usher from his stag night.

Above photo, circa 1975, kindly sent by Roger Woodman. It's the building on the right.

Above photo, date unknown.

Above map 1896. Also showing the "Fox" in Oversland, Selling.

26 March 1789.

Insured:- Julius Shepherd, Faversham, Kent, brewer.

Other property or occupiers: the Kings Arms, Boughton (Wm. Parker, victualler).

26 March 1793.

Insured: Julius Shepherd, Faversham, Kent, brewer.

Other property or occupiers: The Kings Arms Boston (William Parke).