Druid's Head, Kingston upon Thames
| Druid's Head, Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|
Druid's Head | |
Druid's Head Location within Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Druid's Head Druid's Head (Greater London) | |
| General information | |
| Location | 3 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, London, KT1 1JT, England |
| Coordinates | 51°24′33″N 0°18′23″W / 51.409229°N 0.306458°W |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Druid's Head Public House |
| Designated | 6 October 1983 |
| Reference no. | 1184751 |
The Druid's Head is a Grade II* listed public house at 3 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, London.[1]
Built in the 17th and early 18th centuries,[1] it originally consisted of two pubs: The Druid and The Hog's Head. Situated side-by-side, they merged in the 1980s. Despite this, it is still the oldest surviving pub in Kingston. Originally a coaching inn, it was frequented by a number of patrons including Charles Dickens and Jerome K. Jerome. The latter left an inscription on the upstairs window.[2] A 1983 study noted the building's attractive early 18th century brick front, as well as the original staircase and plaster ceilings on the first floor.[3]
References
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- ^ a b Historic England (6 October 1983). "Druid's Head public house (1184751)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Druids Head, Kingston".
- ^ The Buildings of England: London 2: South. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books. 1983. p. 316. ISBN 0140710477.