By John Hodges The first licence to sell beer was granted to the Royal Standard at sometime around 1822, at a time that predated the introduction of the new Beer House Act. This piece of sweeping legislation permitted any householder assessed to the poor rate, to obtain from the excise on a payment of two … Continue reading The Royal Standard
Tag: Shepherd Neame
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Shepherd Neame, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Stories such as “The Royal Standard”, “Scallop Festival Boosts Winter Trade”, and “The Stag” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
The Stag
ALL SAINTS STREET By John Hodges There is little doubt that All Saints Street now takes its name from the ancient parish church located at its northern end. Previous to this it had been described in old deeds as “The King’s Highwaye leading from the Pulpitt Gate to the Minness”. For a period between these … Continue reading The Stag
Scallop Festival Boosts Winter Trade
Rye Scallop Festival was an outstanding success, due in no small part to the enthusiasm and drive of Festival co-ordinator Lorna Hall. Almost every event was fully booked and some seats could have been filled twice over.