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Title: The gun and spitroast, Horsmonden
Post by: lawra on Thursday 17 March 16 14:08 GMT (UK)

Hi

I have a student looking into the pub; The gun and spitroast, in Horsmonden, Kent

I was wondering if anyone had any interesting stories they could share about this pub?

Thanks

Title: Re: The gun and spitroast, Horsmonden
Post by: bearkat on Thursday 17 March 16 16:12 GMT (UK)

it's a great place to eat  :D

There's a bit about gunmaking in Horsmonden here

http://www.horsmonden.co.uk/history/

The society may be able to help too they are looking for information about the local pubs

http://www.horsmonden.co.uk/history/public-houses-and-inns/

Title: Re: The gun and spitroast, Horsmonden
Post by: [Ray] on Thursday 17 March 16 20:12 GMT (UK)

Hi

Have you or your student visitted the pub, bought a beer, and asked the licensee what they know or if they know the best local pub-goer(s) to ask?

Ray

Title: Re: The gun and spitroast, Horsmonden
Post by: bearkat on Thursday 17 March 16 20:31 GMT (UK)

There are some old photos of The Gun here

http://www.dover-kent.com/2014-project-b/Gun-Hotel-Horsmonden.html

and here plus a link to a list of licencees

http://pubshistory.com/KentPubs/Horsmonden/GunHotel.shtml