This inn is believed to have been established in the 16th century. It has been renamed recently the Ivy House. **
Directory of Pubs in the UK, London historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Tonbridge, Kent . The Tonbridge, Kent listing uses information from census, Trade Directories and History to add licensees, bar staff, Lodgers and Visitors.
Tonbridge pub history index
Elephant & Castle, 199 High Street, Tonbridge - in October 2009
Kindly provided by Stephen Harris
The following entries are in this format:
Year/Publican or other Resident/Relationship to Head and or Occupation/Age/Where Born/Source.
1903/Frederick Roser / Beer Retailer/../../Kelly’s Kent Directory **
1911/Robert Willett/Beer Retailer (Public House)/45/Brighton, Sussex/Census
1911/Carrie Willett/Wife, Assistant/44/Brighton, Sussex/Census
1913/Mrs Caroline Willett / Beer Retailer/../../Kelly’s Directory **
1938/Mrs Caroline Willett/../../../Post Office Directory
Provided By Stephen Harris