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Canterbury Road
Sarre
https://whatpub.com/kings-head
Above photo, 1900, kindly sent by Glenn Hatfield. |
Above photo, circa 1900. |
Above postcard, circa 1906, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1908, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard circa 1912, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard, 1913, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, 1909. Kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard 1912, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard 1912, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo, circa 1914, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above postcard kindly sent by Kathleen Holingsbee, date circa 1920s. |
Above photo kindly sent by Peter Moynahan, date unknown. |
Above postcard, date unknown. |
Above postcard, circa 1935, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo taken with permission from
Saunders family web. |
Above photo kindly sent by Peter Checksfield, 2014. |
Above photo kindly sent by Peter Checksfield, 2014. |
Above sign 1987. |
Charles I is featured on the sign at the King's Head, built from
two of three adjoining cottages in 1791. In the 1920s the pub had its own
garage repair service, but was requisitioned by the Army between 1940-47.
Prior to 1833 the pub was owned by the Symond's Brewery of Ramsgate, but
they sold the business and pub to Francis Cobb and Son, brewer also in
Ramsgate that same year.
It is suggested that that Thomas Smith who took over from Abraham
Brockman was his cousin. One of Abraham's great aunts married a Thomas Smith
who begat a Thomas Smith who begat a Thomas Smith in the best tradition of
patergenesis. They lived in the area surrounding Sarre. Roger Stubbs of
Western Australia who kindly sent me this information says he is still
trying to unravel the lineage but I thinks he will find that they are
related.
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Kentish Gazette 1 January 1802.
On Monday night last two men went to the "Kings Head," at Sarr,
for lodgings, with which they were accommodated, but got up in the
morning before the family, and stole two great coats, one pair of
boots, several pair of stockings, and other articles of wearing
apparel, with which they got off undiscovered.
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I am not sure what is going on at the King's Head at
present, (2014) but it is scaffolded and I believe it has planning
permission for a change of use to a single dwelling. This notice appeared in
February
2014.
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news By Hedi Mehrez, 7 July 2025.
Long vacant Kent pub that could become homes to go up for action later
this month.
The former pub closed nearly 15 years ago.
The pub closed nearly 15 years ago (Image: Deep South).
A former Kent pub is set to be auctioned off later this month. The Kings
Head Inn, located in Canterbury Road, Sarre, permanently closed in 2011
and the building has since been vacant.
It had seven en-suite letting rooms, and has permission to be converted
into a residential dwelling. The lot is among 170 listed by Clive Emson,
the land and property auctioneers, ahead of its next sale.
Auction appraiser Jon Rimmer said: “The planning consent has now lapsed,
but some of the conversion works had commenced.
"The property may be suitable for a variety of schemes such as
mixed-use, subdivision into multiple units or the new owner may decide
to continue the conversion works, subject to all necessary consents
being obtainable.
“This is a statement building in a prominent position equidistant
between Canterbury and the Thanet towns.”
The freehold guide price is £250,000 - £275,000. Another Birchington lot
in the same road is 3 Elms Cottages, Canterbury Road. |
Latest news from Rory Kehoe, June 2025: The building is soon going to be
sold at auction. The story appeared c/o the online Isle of Thanet News.
Former Sarre pub to go under the hammer – The Isle Of Thanet News.
As per the link, the premises was sold at auction the other day for a
very reasonable £260k. It's difficult to see the pub re-opening as any kind
of hospitality venue and it's almost certain that the winning bid came from
a property developer.
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From
https://www.kentlive.news By Hedi Mehrez, 28 July 2025.
Long-vacant 'statement' Kent pub sold at auction for £260k.
The pub was built in the 18th Century.
A former pub in Thanet, which was once a favourite spot for workers,
could soon be set for a new lease of life. The former Kings Head Inn
in Canterbury Road in Sarre has been sold at auction for £260,000.
The property features seven letting rooms, which all previously had
en-suites. It has previously had permission to be converted into a
residential dwelling. The lot was among 170 listed by Clive Emson,
the land and property auctioneers.
Auction appraiser Jon Rimmer said: "The planning consent has now
lapsed, but some of the conversion works has commenced. The property
may be suitable for a variety of schemes such as mixed-use,
subdivision into multiple units or the new owner may decide to
continue the conversion works, subject to all necessary consents
being obtainable.
The pub was built from two of three adjoining cottages in 1791,
according to the Dover Archives website. It permanently closed in
2011. (I actually said 2012. Could have
been Jan 1st for all I can remember. But this is a paper reporting
after all. Paul Skelton)
Recently, a substantial freehold residential investment comprising
nine flats in Maidstone has also been sold at auction for more than
£1m. It was listed with a freehold guide price of £1.02 million to
£1.05 million and went for £1,053,000. |
LICENSEE LIST
ATTWOOD John 1841-58+ (age 54 in 1851 )
PILCHER Thomas 1867+
WISE Philip 1881+
SWAN Thomas 1890-91+ (age 49 in 1891)
WISE Philip 1891+ (age 43 in 1891)
BROCKMAN Abraham Adam 1893+95+
SMITH Thomas 1895-1903+
HARRIS Walter David 1911 (age 44 in 1911)
PEARSON Henry Edward 1911+
GEORGE Harry 1922-36+
LONGMAN Leslie 1938+
RUSE Ted 1956
GELLATELY Mrs 1960s
https://pubwiki.co.uk/KingsHead.shtml
http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/kingsheadinn.html
Census
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
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