Originally a 16 th century coaching inn, with character written on every exposed beam, we are still the centre of community life as we were back then and we pride ourselves on providing a warm, rustic atmosphere which everyone can enjoy. However this remains unconfirmed as yet and we are working on verifying this information. This article is the first in a proposed series about the history and stories of. Welcome to the chequers inn with its old oak beams, cosy log burner and separate dining area, the chequers inn in heaverham is the pictureperfect kentish country pub. It is believed that the village of potterhanworth was originally a roman settlement and from the 14th century became an important part of the local pottery trade, hence the term potter in its name. The well at the centre of the village is dedicated to her, a plaque on the wall recording the local legend that her saintly presence has given the water healing properties. West end convenience store, 19 21 west end, sevenoaks by paypoint.
The chequers inn pub is located in the kent village of heaverham, about three miles away from the town of sevenoaks. The ightam, sevenoaks, kent listing uses information from census, trade directories and history to add licensees, bar staff, lodgers and visitors. This means we can only answer the phone intermittently, so it is best to email us with any queries at email protected. Originally a 16th century coaching inn, with character written on every exposed beam, we are still the centre of community life as we were back then and we pride ourselves on providing a warm, rustic atmosphere which everyone can enjoy. A quick pint at chequers went to the stag theatre sevenoaks for a dance show with my daughter and popped in for a quick pint, chequers was very near to the theatre. Sevenoaks is one of the most picturesque and delightfully oldworld little towns in england. Sevenoaks photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The first half is all about the history of chequers and how it passed through the cromwell family and their descendants for two centuries before being bought by lord and lady lee of fareham, who in 1921 gave it to the nation so that britains prime ministers could use this beautiful country. It is the principal town of the sevenoaks district, followed by swanley and edenbridge.
Stroll through the rose gardens, enjoy the private art collection and admire the ornate rooms and magnificent interiors furnished with fine antiques and steeped in history. Apprenticeship by david starkey, which describes the early life of elizabeth i. William hawtrey built the current mansion around 1565, and it may have involved the reconstruction of an earlier building. This means we can only answer the phone intermittently, so it is best to email us with any queries at enqu. Square paned casements, those on ground floor under segmental brick arches. Chequers court the trustees wish to stress that the paintings at chequers court are not in public ownership. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Chequers the street, ightham, sevenoaks, kent, tn15 9hh. At left 2storey addition of brick with weatherboarded lst floor and. Symmetrical stucco elevation to high street with first floor oversailing and supported on timber brackets.
Sevenoaks is 21 miles 34 km from charing cross, the traditional centre of london. Dating back to the 16th century, the familyfriendly pub wears its history with sublime style, providing an authentic, atmospheric setting in which to enjoy fine food and drink. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. I also recall the 5th november torch parade passing here in 2000 like a scene from the wicker man. The history of the chequers inn in tonbridge, kent. The chequers inn, sevenoaks 1085984 historic england. The bookshop opened in 1948, when basil and frances krish bought john richardsons secondhand bookshop and renamed it the sevenoaks bookshop. The parish is twinned with compton and lies on the scarp face of the north downs, 20 miles south east of central london, 4 miles 6 km north east of sevenoaks. Account books detailing the management and maintenance of the sevenoaks almshouses exist from the late sixteenth century, and provide a fascinating insight into daily life within the institution, giving details of payments to doctors, cleaners, seamstresses and others who contributed to the wellbeing of the residents. Also in the parish are the hamlets of heaverham, 1 mile 2 km to the east, and noahs ark 0. Haunted history ghost of chequers pub sevenoaks, kent. An inquest was held on monday at the chequers, aylesford, by mr. Although it is still in association with the sevenoaks society, it is an independent body registered as a separate charity.
We serve quality home cooked bar meals and puddings seven lunchtimes a week and in the evenings from tuesday to saturday. A reception room in the house bears his name today. The northern kentucky towns of newport and covington, which sit across the ohio river from cincinnati, were one of the most wideopen and notorious of all illegal gambling venues in the country from the 1920s through the 1950s. The surrounding gardens, pleasure grounds and park are listed grade ii formerly the principal seat of the earls stanhope, the house and estate are. Dating from the 16th century, chequers is one of britains most familiar yet least known country houses. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. As the country residence of the prime minister, it is not open to the public, and until now few photographs of it have been published. As soon as they could they replaced the old books with brand new stock, and that has been our focus ever since. Chequers pub in crouch near sevenoaks, kent, tn15 8pz. Boasting roaring log fires and a picturesque leafy garden, the inn is a lovely place to visit throughout the year. Sevenoaks park, breaks upon our view, where stood the stonebuilt mansion of the. The chequers is a family run located in the pretty town of watlington, next to the chiltern hills. The chequers is a family run pub which has been under new management since august 2016 in the heart of crockenhill. Henry may, quarryman, said he was with the deceased on the.
Thankfully these days it is a social hub and the visitor will be greeted by hopstrewn oak beams, open fire, comfortable seating and a ushaped bar sporting handpumps delivering top quality guest beers including local brews and westons. Both buildings are featured in the exhibition and the accompanying book. The chequers inn is one of tonbridges oldest buildings it was built around the 15 th century but records say there has been a pub here since 1265. Kemsing is a village and civil parish in the sevenoaks district of kent, england. Originally a 16 th century coaching inn, with character written on every exposed beam, we are still the centre of community life as we were back then and we pride ourselves on providing a warm, rustic atmosphere which everyone can enjoy including your dogsas long as they dont eat. Sevenoaks is a town in kent with a population of 29,506 situated southeast of london, england. As the traveller enters from the tonbridge road, he is first fascinated with its high street, where the ancient gables and red brick walls of past days hold their own in wonderful preservation, jostling against irregularly built little shops and private houses. Thompson, deputy coroner, relative to the death of william norman, age 63, who died at the stone quarries, allington. Basil krish sold the business to winifred scott in 1985 after 37 years.
Chequers, the street, ightham, sevenoaks, kent, tn15 9hh 01732 882396. The chequers is a proper boozer on the site of a courthouse. Jan 05, 2018 sepctrum playing a mixture of synthpop, rock and funk featuring the best hits from one of the most iconic decades in music. Make sure you head down to ensure you dont miss the gin of the moment. The present 15bedroomed house is a threestorey, symmetrical red brick structure in the early english palladian style, attributed to inigo jones, set at the foot of the north downs in extensive parkland. The chequers,73 high street, sevenoaks,tn 1ld the telephone. Sevenoaks chronicle and kentish advertiser, friday 4 april 1919. Sevenoaks is a comfortable town that has plenty of most things. As the traveller enters from the tonbridge road, he is first fascinated with its high street, where the ancient gables and red brick walls of past days hold their own in wonderful preservation, jostling against irregularly built little shops and private. Sevenoaks the weald town history, bibliography and topography. Sevenoaks historical society was formed in 1996 from the history section of the sevenoaks society. Check the chequers public house in sevenoaks, 73 high st on cylex and find. Some decorative, combed plasterwork can also be seen. A large car park awaits drivers here, accommodating up to 50 cars.
Given the name, the chequers, it is thought that origins of the chequers may date back to 1086 when william the conqueror implemented the doomsday book. Chequers, borough green, ightam, sevenoaks pub history. It is affiliated with the kent history federation and is a member of the kent archaeological society. There is evidence of an inn on the present chequers site at this time. It has a lovely cozy atmosphere with soooooo many books to read ranging from children books to history book to cookery books. Chequers sevenoaks pub sevenoaks, kent 1,591 photos. We are working safely with a much reduced staff team. The chequers transition to and inn can be reasonably linked to the business aspects of the farm.
In previous centuries, apart from supplying accommodation and a. Also classified as a civil parish, sevenoaks is served by a commuter main line railway into london. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time chequers. Take a throughthekeyhole tour of the magnificent country estate of chequers, where british prime ministers through the decades have spent time relaxing. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. The first pub had burned down but was rebuilt 34 then changed to what we see know.
We are a visiting of group of 40 people who were attending a social activity in the area. The chequers inn, cassington, oxfordshire tripadvisor. The direct railway line to london via sevenoaks and orpington opens the hadlow road tollgate is removed on 22nd july dr fielding records a temperature of 100. E, louisville, ky 40217 also carried by dealers disclaimer. I recall a historic and atmospheric pub from my brief time living in sevenoaks in the very early 2000s. G lipscombe, history and antiquities of the county of buckinghamshire 1847 country life, 28 30 december 1910, pp 97081. This is a very interesting book written by the wife of a former prime minister. K the chequers inn, in the high street is a former coaching inn dating to the 16th century,a grade ii listed building. The history of the chequers is simply intriguing the origins of the chequers are not entirely clear, however it has been suggested that it was originally built as a chantry farmhouse a farm connected to a church due to the chantry lands that were then nearby.
Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of sevenoaks. Originally a 16 th century coaching inn, with character written on every exposed beam, we are still the centre of community life as we were back then and we pride ourselves on providing a warm, rustic atmosphere which everyone can enjoy including your. Sepctrum playing a mixture of synthpop, rock and funk featuring the best hits from one of the most iconic decades in music. We booked the chequers pub to provide us with a buffet and drinks afterwards. History kemsing was the birthplace, in between ad 961 and 964, of saint edith of wilton, a daughter of the anglosaxon king edgar i. The chequers is a traditional english pub set in the picturesque county town of sevenoaks in kent. Mar 14, 2020 sevenoaks chronicle and kentish advertiser, friday 4 april 1919. The chequers has been through many phases in its life. Sevenoaks bookshop 2020 all you need to know before you go. The weald town history, bibliography and topography. A day out in sevenoaks, a peculiar town that ought to change its name.
The trustees wish to stress that the paintings at chequers court are not in public ownership. The chequers inn is probably a 16th or early 17thcentury timber framed. From british favourites to frenchstyle dishes, the inns homecooked cuisine offers something for all the family. We had a round of drinks there and thevprices service and facilities were excellent i shall visit the pub again next time we have a. Opposite stands the chequers inn, from which used to. The heavy sooting, seen on a plastered division within the roof is often an indication of a mediaeval open hall. The crown point, sevenoaks road, sevenoaks by cashbox. Nestled in the idyllic hamlet of heaverham, the chequers inn is a charming 15th century village pub and restaurant. This 16th century traditional pub has some grim history with records of hangings and even a drowned landlord. Please note for table bookings urgent enquiries, please call us on 01732 763968.
Pub in sevenoaks, kent foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The first half is all about the history of chequers and how it passed through the cromwell family and their descendants for two centuries before being bought by lord and lady lee of fareham, who in 1921 gave it to the nation so that britains prime ministers could use this beautiful country house and estate at. Top quality pub food served with a high variety of fantastic real ales with courage best on permanently and 3 guest ales changing weekly. Kent history and library centre the national archives. There is a reference to this in the book elizabeth. There has been a house on the site since at least 1199 and the estate originally formed part of the archiepiscopal manor of otford. In accordance with the aims of the chequers trust, which is a private institution, its paintings are included on this website for the principal benefit of wider academic awareness. Chevening house is a large country house in the parish of chevening in kent, in south east england.
Half hipped tiled galletted coursed rubble masonry with plinth. The chequer inn is a historic 15th century coaching house believed to date from around 1440 in the conservation area of the old market town of steyning, in the horsham district of west sussex, united kingdom english heritage has listed the building at grade ii for its architectural and historical importance. Built between 1617 and 1630 to a design reputedly by inigo jones and greatly extended after 1717, it is a grade i listed building. Over the coming months we will be introducing a selection of delicious gins for you to try at the chequers. Join us in welcoming spectrum to the chequers, sevenoaks for some friday night fun.
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