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6 High Street
Strand Street
Sandwich
01304 621943
http://www.sandwichpubs.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com
https://whatpub.com/crispin-inn
Picture above kindly supplied by Sue Solley. |
Above photo, circa 1900. |
Above postcard, circa 1901, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. The Crispin
was one of 63 pubs within the tied estate of Hills' Deal Brewery, which
was purchased at auction by Thompson & Sons Walmer Brewery in early
August 1901 for £93,000 (c.£15m in 2023) |
Above photo, circa 1902, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, date unknown. Also show the "Admiral
Owen." |
Above postcard, 1904, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. Also showing the "Admiral
Owen." |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe and Graham
Butterworth.. |
Above postcard, date 1909, kindly sent by Mark Jennings. |
Above postcard, circa 1909, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, circa 1910, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard circa 1913. Kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1913, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. Possibly showing
licensees John Fielder and his wife at the door. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above postcard, circa 1916, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above photo, circa 1924, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, Old English Fayre 1930. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, 1949. |
Above photo, 1951. |
Above postcard, 1955 just after the Thompson's livery had been
painted over with/by Charrington's. Kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, date unknown. Kindly sent by Garth Wyver. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above photo showing the scouts parade 1965. |
Above postcard circa 1968, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above photo, 1977, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, 16 October 1989, by Jim Ashby. |
Above photo by Paul Skelton January 2012. |
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Above photo shows the Crispin Inn in Sandwich. Photo taken
from
http://www.roundsandsounds.co.uk |
Photo taken 5 January 2013 from
http://www.flickr.com
by Jelltex. |
Above photo, 2016. Also showing the "Admiral
Owen". |
Crispin sign June 1975.
 
Above signs August 1991 with thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com
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Above sign 1983.
With thanks from Roger Pester
www.innsignsociety.com |
Above showing their sign January 2012. |
Above matchbox kindly sent by John Gladish. |
Although it is recorded as a public house only since 1823
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have been in existence since medieval times and in business since 1491. Inns of this description were
used as the official meeting places of shoemakers and workers in leather.
(St. Crispin is their patron saint).
It appears to have been tied to a brewery owned by the prominent Sandwich
family, the Wyborns to 1822. In 1764 William Wyborn, brewer, died and his
business was left to his daughter Mary, who had married John Bradley. Their son,
William Wyborn Bradley was born in 1752 William being described as "common
brewer of Sandwich." William was elected Mayor Sandwich in 1785 and died in
1788. The Sandwich brewery and its tied estate of 27 pubs was eventually put up
for "sale by private contract" by William's son (also called William Wyborn
Bradley, born 1779) as advertised in the Kentish Gazette on 10th May 1822.
The 1891 Census gave the address as in bridge Street.
THE CRISPIN
Within the ancient town and Cinque Port of Sandwich, situated and lying
at the High Street, can be found the Inn known by name and sign of the
"Crispin."
It was built in the 6th year of Henry VII in 1491. When first erected it
was a dwelling house, smaller in structure than the present day building,
with one door leading into Strand Street. It was owned then, and formed part
of the estate of one Julian Ketchull Esq. of the parish of Ash next Sandwich
who possessed of it until his death in 1519, after which it passed by right
of descendancy to his son Nysall of Wingham, in whose hands it remained for
the entirety of the reign of Henry VIII. In 1565, the executors of the
estate of Nysall Ketchull, disposed of the property by sale to one Richard
Husband Eqs. of the parish of Postling, in whose possession it remained
until his death in 1597. After which it passed to his children Charlotte and
Robert. Charlotte Husband died in 1633, and this property and others in
Sandwich, Postling and Yalding were transferred to the estate of Robert
Husband, who in 1654 was declared an insane person, and in consequence of
lunacy was granted. A trustee was appointed in the guise of on William Wychell M.D. of London, who sought permission to sell off parts of the
estate to cover the debts incumbered by Robert Husband.
In 1657, this and one other property nearby in Sandwich, were purchased
by one Thomas Cobb Esq. of London, in whose descendants it continued down
until at length it was disposed of by sale to one Geoffrey Tregowan in 1746.
For the duration of this time this house had been tenanted, leased and
released to a number of persons of varying circumstances and occupations.
For a good many years during the eighteenth century it was the home of the
ferry-man who operated the ferry across the Stour before the bridge was
built. In 1755, a petition was sought to build a bridge over the river. In
1757 and drawbridge and toll house with living quarters was opened. During
the period of building, works were carried out to this house to enlarge it
and form it as part of the bridge-house. One Caleb Wellard, was appointed
bridge-man to collect toll monies.
In 1765 one Thomas Hills came to dwell here, he was described as a
furniture maker and common beer seller. In 1769 he applied for and was
granted a licence to sell ales from these premises. At this date the house
was afforded no title, other than that of a "bere house in Strande Street.
In 1790 upon the death of widow Hills, one Wellard Scones beer-seller,
obtained a licence to sell ales and ciders from these premises and in 1792
he was granted a full licence to sell liquor from the same premises he
now called the "Crispin," after the patron saint of shoemakers who with his
brother were said to have been shipwrecked near here whilst fleeing
from France.
By 1827 the "Crispin" was in the hands of Edward Niles, brewer of
Ramsgate. During this period and for many years to follow the task of
collecting the tollcharges fell upon the resident keeper of the "Crispin".
In 1845, the address of the Inn changed from Strand Street to No. 6 High
Street. In 1873, widow and keeper of the "Crispin" Sarah Kelsey, paid an
annual rent of 22 pounds. In 1882, it was purchased by one Alfred Sparkes,
innkeeper for 800 pounds. In the early twentieth century the "Crispin" was
purchased by the forerunner of the present Bass-Charrington Brewery.
The Bass Brewery was started in 1723 by one Thomas Bass, a carrier of
Burton. Upon his round he sold a home-brewed ale. The demand for his
beverage grew to such an extent, that he was obliged to sell his removal
business to one named Pickford and concentrate solely on brewing. Such was
the commencement of the Bass brewery and Pickford removals.
Above supplied by kind permission of the "Crispin."
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From the Dover Express, Thursday 6 November, 2008
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Kent Herald, 21 April 1825.
Death.
Suddenly, at Sandwich, on Thursday last, Mrs. Hicks, wife of Mr. John Hicks,
late landlord of the "Griper," in that town.
Where they got the name "Griper" from I will never
know, that's some spelling error.
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Kent Herald, 17 November 1825.
Freehold public houses, and other Estates, in Sandwich.
For sale by auction, by Messers. Pott and Denne, at the "Bell Inn," in Sandwich,
on Monday, at 12th day of December, 1825, at 11 of the clock in the Forenoon
precisely, the following very desirable Freehold Public Houses and Estates,
situate in the town and port of Sandwich, in the county of Kent, in separate
lots, Viz:-
The "Three Colts," public house.
The "Sun" public house.
The "George" public house.
The "Salutation" public house.
The "Crispin" public house.
The "Dolphin" public house.
The "Black Bear" public house.
The "Green Posts" public house.
The "King's Head" public house.
The "King's Arms" public house.
The "Ship" public house, with cottage and premises adjoining.
The "Swan" public house, with a Stables used therewith, and a cottage in Delf
Street, adjoining.
The "Two Brewers," public house, with cottage adjoining.
The "Bell Inn and Tap," with Assembly Rooms, coach house, and stables, &c.
The "Three Kings Inn," with dwelling house adjoining, and extensive stabling,
&c.
The "New Inn," with Assembly Room, Theatre, Stables, Yard, &c.
The Dwelling Hand School Rooms, in Delf Street, in the occupation of Miss
Stuart.
A Drwlling House in Delf Street, with Malt House and Cottage adjoining.
A Malthouse near Moat's Hole.
A new built Messuage or Tenement, in the occupation of the Widow Solley.
A Messuage or Tennament, in Strand Street, adjoining the "Crispin," in the
occupation of Richard Ewell.
A Messuage or Tenement, in two dwellings, in Locksboat Street, in the occupation
of Henry Farmer, and George Jeffrey Edmunds.
A Stable, with Lofts over the same, and large Garden, Summer House, and
Premises, on the Great Quay, near Quay Gate, in the occupation of Thomas Mead.
The Premises may be viewed on application to the respective tenants, and printed
particulars had, seven days prior to the sale, of the Auctioneers, and at the
office of Mr. Noakes, Solicitor, Sandwich.
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Kent Herald, 15 December 1825.
An extensive sale of estates, consisting of various freehold public houses and
other property, took place in the town and port of Sandwich, on Monday last. It
may not be uninteresting to give the amount for which each house sold.
The "Three Colts" £780.
"Sun" £550.
"George" £405.
"Salutation" £540.
"Crispin" £750.
"Dolphin" £335.
"Green Posts" £365.
"King's Head" £455.
"King's Arms" "£900.
"Ship" £510.
"Swan" £860.
"Three Kings" £710.
The "Bell, with Tap," &c. and Assembly Rooms, since sold for £2,000.
The "New Inn," "Two Brewers," and "Black Bear," did not sell.
Mr. Noakes was the Solicitor and Messers. Pott and Denne, of sandwich, were the
auctioneers.
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From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General
Advertiser, Saturday, 26 December, 1846. Price 5d.
DEATH
Dec. 22, at Sandwich, Mr. John Brooks, landlord of the "Crispin Inn,"
aged 62.
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Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, Saturday 22 April 1882.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr. John Costell, a gentleman from London, was
driving a lady and Mr. H. Miles, landlord of the "Anchor Inn," from
Ramsgate, when about a mile from Sandwich he ran foul of a stone cart,
overthrowing their conveyance and precipitating them into the road, Mr. Costell receiving a severe wound on the head and the wheel passing over
his body. He was conveyed to the "Crispin Inn," and attended to by Dr.
Scott, who pronounced him in a very precarious state. The other
occupants of the vehicle were very much shaken.
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From an email received 24 December 2011.
I was a recent visitor to the Crispin Inn - a lovely old building in
a beautiful place. I was particularly interested in the list of licensee
in the bar, and thought that you may be interested to know that in the
1881 Census, my great-great-grandfather Albert Dilnot is shown as the
innkeeper there, with his daughter Julia working as a barmaid. If at any
time you update the list, you may like to add his name.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year,
Regards,
Elizabeth Long.
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Above photo showing a shot of the bar area, June 2013. |
In May 2018 the owners changed from Punch Taverns to Star (Heineken Ltd.)
LICENSEE LIST
HILLS Thomas 1765-82
HILLS Mrs to 1782-90 dec'd
SCOONES William 1790-1808
BROOKES Thomas 1808+
HICKS John 1823-25+
BROOKES John 1827-Dec/46 dec'd (age 50 in 1841 )
    
owned by NILES Edward (Ramsgate brewer)
BROOKS Rose 1847+
KELSEY Henry 1858+
KELSEY Sarah Ann Mrs 1861-74+ (widow age 40 in 1871)
  
HARPER William Caesar 1877-78+
DILNOT Albert 1881 Census
SPARKES/SPARKS Alfred 1882
SADDLETON John 1887+
GUNNER Henry 1891-99+ (age 40 in 1891)
HAYMAN Richard Morris 1901-03
(age 49 in 1901)
 
LATHAM George 1903-10
FIELDER John George 1911-22+ (age 43 in 1911)
  
SOLWAY Robert 1923-34+
 
MILES Albert J 1937-38+
JENNINGS John G 1952-61+
FRENCH Ernest J J 1969-70+
BOREHAM John H 1973-74+
Charrington & Co
SARGEANT William J R 1980+
KEMPTON Ronald & FRASER Barbara 1986+
GRANT Richard & Yvonne 1991+
WEST Terry & GRIFFITH Pamela June/2010-Feb/2022
DOHNALOVA Barbora 2022+
MURRAY Ian 2023+
https://pubwiki.co.uk/Crispin.shtml
From the Pigot's Directory 1823
From the Pigot's Directory 1828-29
From the Pigot's Directory 1832-33-34
From the Pigot's Directory 1839
From the Pigot's Directory 1840
From Bagshaw Directory 1847
From Melville's Directory 1858
From the Kelly's Directory 1862
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Kelly's Directory 1874
From the Post Office Directory 1878
From the Post Office Directory 1882
From the Kelly's Directory 1899
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From the Post Office Directory 1913
From the Post Office Directory 1918
From the Post Office Directory 1922
From the Post Office Directory 1930
From the Kelly's Directory 1934
From the Post Office Directory 1938
Library archives 1974
From the Dover Telegraph
From the Dover Express
Census
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