Biddenden Road

High Halden

Above photo, 1970, kindly sent by Michael Mirams.

Above photo circa 1988.

Above matchbox, 1985, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe.

Above sign left, 1987, sign right, 1980s. With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com. It appears that the above sign left is very similar to the one sent to me of "Man of Kent" at Crundale. Confirmation of correctness required please.

Above sign, 1988. With thanks from Brian Curtis www.innsignsociety.com.

Above card issued March 1953. Sign series 4 number 24.

Above map 1913.

The sign in 1987 of the "Man of Kent" is a Saxon, one of those seen on the Bayeux Tapestry, who fought and died with King Harold at Hastings.

In the early seventies there was a vending machine outside which issued 'gentles', that is maggots, for local coarse fishing which is mainly on ponds.

The pub changed name to the "Raja of Kent" and became an Indian restaurant some time after 1988.

Above photo 2018.

I have just added this pub to that list but your help is definitely needed regarding it's history.

As the information is found or sent to me, including photographs, it will be shown here.

Thanks for your co-operation.

LICENSEE LIST

BASSETT Jane 1861+ (age 50 in 1861)

FUGGLE Frank 1881+ (age 40 in 1881)

FUGGLE Harriett 1911+ (age 67 in 1911)

Census