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Deal

Mentioned in Steve Glover and Michael Rogers book The Old Pubs of Deal and Walmer.

The will in 1676 of Richard Ayler, who was said to be a pilot, and probably licensee, stated that he was leaving the "Bird in Hand" to a lady called Jane Hodges. He also left to his brother, named Nicholas Goughe part of his great boat and capstan which was said to be lying southwards from the house. I assume the building was close to the sea.

Only other reference found to this house is from an 1686 document where a Peter Whiteacra mentions "one tenement the "Bird in Hand". Obviously up for sale.

LICENSEE LIST

AYLER Richard to 1676 dec'd

WHITACRE Peter to 1686+