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Blacksmiths Arms, London Road, Offham, Lewes

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This pub is believed to have been present by 1265 when it was visited by Simon de Montfort before the Battle of Lewes. **

Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Lewes, Sussex.

Blacksmiths Arms, London Road, Offham - in November 2009

Blacksmiths Arms, London Road, Offham - in November 2009

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Residents at this address.

1832/Mary Tucker/../../../Pigots Directory

1839/Mary Tucker/../../../Pigots Directory

1867/Thomas Norman / & Cattle & General Dealer/../../../Kellys Directory **

1899/Benjamin Turner/../../../Post Office Directory

1911/Benjamin Turner/Licensed Victualler, Widow/66/Martlesham, Woodbridge/Census

1915/Benjamin Turner/../../../Post Office Directory

1930, Blacksmiths Arms, Frank Chaplin, Offham, Hamsey, Lewes

1938, Blacksmiths Arms, Frank Chaplin, Offham, Hamsey, Lewes


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