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Sort file:- Ashford, October, 2025.

Page Updated Ashford:- Sunday, 19 October, 2025.
PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1881-

 Alfred Arms

Open 2012+

17 Newtown Green

Ashford

Alfred Arms 1912

Above photo, 1912.
Alfred Arms darts 1970s

Above photo, 1970s, showing the darts team presentation. Names as yet unknown.
Alfred Arms group

Above group, date unknown, including Jock Quinn, Paddy Sullivan & Keith Churcher.
Alfred Arms 1975

Above photo, 29 August 1975, by Jim Ashby.
Alfred Arms 1986

Above photo, 12 January 1986, by Jim Ashby.
Alfred Arms 2007

Above photo, 25 April 2007, by Jim Ashby.
Alfred Arms 2007

Above photo, 25 April 2007, by Jim Ashby.
Alfred Arms 2009

Above photo 2009 by David Anstiss Creative Commons Licence.

 

The pub was originally built to supply the railway community.

I am informed that the pub was closed for some time, but is open was open again in 2012, dates of closure unknown.

 

As time allows and I find or are sent further information or pictures regarding this pub I will be adding further information to this page.

Your help is appreciated.

 

Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette, Saturday 14 February 1885.

David Munro, landlord of the "Alfred Arms" public house, New Town Ashford, was summoned for permitting gaming in his house.

Mr. Bannon appeared for defendant.

The evidence of Police-constable Jay and Marshall was to the effect that on Thursday, January 29th, defendant attended the Licensed Victuallers dinner at the "Royal Oak Hotel." The New Town Band engaged a room at his house to practice in every Thursday, and while he was away they locked themselves in, and were heard by Marshall and Jay playing "nap" for pence.

Fined £5, and 10s. costs.

 
Alfrfed Arms Harold Messenger

Above photo showing Harold Messenger playing the accordion. Circa 1938. Kindly sent by Carol Messenger.
Alfrfed Arms

Above photo showing Harold and Peter Messenger (son), circa 1938. Kindly sent by Carol Messenger.

 

LICENSEE LIST

MUNRO David 1881-91+ (age 62 in 1891Census)

HARRISON Richard Alfred 1901-03+ (age 43 in 1901) Kelly's 1903

BAILEY Stephen 1911-30+ (age 29 in 1911Census)

MESSENGER Harold Joseph 1938+ Next pub licensee had

https://pubwiki.co.uk/AlfredArms.shtml

http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/alfredarms.html

 

Kelly's 1903From the Kelly's Directory 1903

CensusCensus

 

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