East Hill

Dartford

The "Queens Head"  was operating as early as 1700 but was renamed or a new pub built on the site, named the "Eleven Cricketer's" in 1778 to commemorate the first ever cricket match played in England (in 1709).

Michael Norman suggests that the building itself is of 15th century origin.

Owned by famous cricketer John Bell in 1760 and frequented by other cricketers of the time, John died in 1774 aged 55 and perhaps shortly after that time the pub was renamed the "Eleven Cricketer's," else John himself renamed the premises. Further research required here.

LICENSEE LIST

BELL John 1760-Jan/74 dec'd (also shoemaker aged 55 in 1774)