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Beacon Lane
Brookland
01797 344 321
https://www.woolpackinnbrookland.co.uk/
https://whatpub.com/woolpack-inn
Above photo circa 1891, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Above photo 1935, with kind permission of Eric Hartland. |
Above postcard, from the film "The loves of Joanna Godden" 1947.
Showing actress Googie Withers driving a horse and trap. |
Above photo, again from the same film as above, 1947. |
Above photo, date unknown. |
Above postcard, circa 1976, kindly sent by Rory Kehoe. |
Photo taken on 26 August, 2006 from
http://www.flickr.com
by John Law. |
 Photos taken on
15 May, 2007 from
http://www.flickr.com
by John Law. |
Photo taken 25 January 2011 from
http://www.flickr.com
Jelltex. |
Above Photo circa 2015. |
Above Photo circa 2015. |
Above Photo circa 2015. |
Above photo, 2024, kindly sent by Michael Harris. |
Above photo, 2024, kindly sent by Michael Harris. |
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Above sign 1987.
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Above photos taken from the Shepherd Neame website:-
http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk 2013.
Sign left 1994, sign right 2013.
With thanks from Brian Curtis
www.innsignsociety.com. |
Above sign, 2024, kindly sent by Michael Harris. |
Above matchbox, circa 1980s, kindly sent by Debi Birkin. |
I have just added the pubs of Brookland in August 2013 and will be updating
the pages as time allows, however, with my site increasing in size I cannot
guarantee to be able to update these pages with historical data from deep
research on a regular basis.
Local knowledge and photographs needed to help assist me with this
project.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 29 June 1810.
On Monday se'nnight a gentleman and lady, on the road from Rye to
Romney, in a gig stopped at the "Woolpack Inn," Brookland, to give
the horse some water, when very imprudently suffering the blinkers
to be taken off, the horse took fright, and ran away at full speed.
The lady and gentleman were both thrown from the carriage, and taken
up with their ribs broken, and in other respects very materially
hurt. The frequency of accidents occasioned by causes similar to the
above we should have thought, would have operated as cautions to
deter travellers in single horse chaises from suffering ostlers and
others, on any occasion whatever, to take the blinkers from the
animals drawing their carriages.
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Kentish Gazette 11 June 1819.
Death.
June 6th, at Brookland, after a few days illness, Mr. James
Brissenden of the "Woolpack Inn, age 32 years.
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From the Kentish Gazette, 31 January 1843.
On Friday last some seafaring men engaged with a man at Folkestone to
take them to the "Woolpack Inn," on the Rye road, for a certain sum. He
accordingly started with his freight, and having arrived at the "New
Inn," New Romney, they alighted for some refreshment, when the driver
said he should not let his horse stand in the cold, but would take him
round into the yard; instead of which he turned a road that led him home
again, and away he went with all the speed the poor animal was able,
sailors’ clothes and all. However, pursuit was quickly given, and he was
taken at his own house, the things produced, and he had to pay the
sailors’ expenses or return to Romney with them, which he did not
relish.
Whilst the above was taking place, the gaoler and other officers from
Rye came in pursuit of two men, that had been selling paper about the
streets, for some misdemeanour they had committed at Rye, and found them
at the sign of the "Plough," when they were secured, and taken back to
Rye, and were, we understand, to be taken before the magistrates the
next morning. The particulars of the charge against the men did not
transpire.
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From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 16 February 1901. Price 1d.
"The Woolpack" at Brookland was bought by auction, at Ashford, on
Tuesday, by Messrs. Leney and Co. of Dover, the price paid for the
property being £975. |
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From the
https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Sean Axtell, 2 August 2018.
Crash on A259 in Brookland triggers emergency response.
A crash on a main road has left a man with "serious injuries."
The accident, which happened at 12.15pm today on the A259 in Brookland,
near the Woolpack Inn, has caused the road to be closed in both
directions.
Slow traffic has been reported between the pub and Lamb Farm Cottages,
drivers are advised to approach with caution.
Police spokesman Steve Knight said: "Kent Police was called at 12.14pm
following a single-vehicle collision on the A259 at Brookland, close to
the Kent and Sussex border.
"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are in
attendance and a road closure is currently in place.
"The two occupants of the vehicle, a man and woman, have been taken to
hospital for treatment.
"The man’s injuries are reported to be serious."
It is the third accident within four weeks on the stretch of road.
Two women on a motorbike were rushed to hospital after being injured in
an accident with a car on July 26.
On July ,1 the road was also blocked following a crash between two cars
and a camper van.
No serious injuries were reported.
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From the
https://www.kentlive.news By Lauren MacDougall, 6 November 2019.
Kent’s cosiest pubs with gorgeous log fires that will shield you from the cold.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors and tasty food.
Is there anything better than curling up next a toasty log fire, pint in hand?
With the winter months drawing in and November predicted to be one of
the coldest ever, knowing your local cosy pub with a gorgeous log fire
is more important than ever.
Whether you're looking for a tipple after a brisk walk or just after
a warm afternoon out, there's plenty of choice.
These stunning pubs come with crackling fires, beautiful interiors
and tasty food.
Some of them even have more than one wood burner, so you won't be
fighting for the coveted space in front of the flickering flames.
If you're looking for some inspiration, check out our list below.
The Woolpack Inn.
Woolpack Inn Romney Marsh.
Where : Hook Wall, Romney Marsh TN29 9TJ.
What : The Woolpack Inn dates back more than 600 years and stands in the
heart of Romney Marsh, surrounded by dykes and reed beds that are home
to a wealth of wildlife.
A former smugglers' haunt, the pub oozes charm and character, with hops
adorning old beams, a large inglenook fireplace and quarry tiled bar.
Located in great walking country, the Woolpack Inn is a perfect place to
stop and satisfy the thirst and appetite during a day out in the
country.
Excellent traditional pub food is served - all fish and game are locally
sourced and the delicious mature British beef steaks are always prepared
to the individual customer’s taste.
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LICENSEE LIST
BRIGNALL Edward 1874-81 (also farmer & grocer age 65 in 1881 )
BRIGNALL Margaret 1891+ (age 65 in 1891)
CHAPLIN Joseph White 1881-1901
(age 31 in 1891)
BRIGNELL A E 1903+
STRETTON James 1911+ (widower age 55 in 1911)
ELLIOTT John 1938+
PALMER John & Pat 1976-80s
https://pubwiki.co.uk/YeOldeWoolpack.shtml
From the Post Office Directory 1874
From the Kelly's Directory 1903
From the Post Office Directory 1938
Census
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