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Print Edition Two: The Lost Pubs
In 2000, there were 67 pubs in Gravesend. Today, just 31 are still trading. The latest to close is The Peacock, which opened in 1833 and sadly served its last…
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The Compass Points to a Possible Future
The Compass Alehouse became Gravesend’s first micro-pub in 2014. John and Rachael run the pub with the help of a group of volunteers, which tells you about its place in…
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Gravesend’s Lost Pubs: The Railway Tavern
The Railway Tavern in Railway Place, Gravesend, originally opened in 1853 (some sources suggest 1881) and followed shortly after the railway station in 1849.
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Gravesend’s Lost Pubs: Ascot Arms
The Ascot Arms is the latest of Gravesend’s pubs to close, finally shutting its doors early in 2018. The brewery has advertised for new tenants, but it seems more likely…