Kirby Pubs - Past and Present

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There are two pubs in Kirby-le-Soken today, The Red Lion and The Ship, and along with the Church these ancient establishments have formed the focal point of village life through the ages. Kirby-le-Soken is lucky to have two pubs and in recent years many local villages have lost theirs along with some of their community spirit.

Here you will find a little of the history of Kirby's surviving pubs plus, in due course, something about those that have been converted to houses or disappeared completely.

A Word About Pub Research in General

Pubs make a fascinating subject to research; they are often very old buildings that have seen many changes over the years and they have acted as a melting pot of local life. It is possible to trace the history of a pub using the licensing records and local directories. For the research on these pages I have borrowed very heavily from two other researchers who have trawled the various sources and very kindly made their researches available to others. So a big "thank you" is due to Jess Jephcott and the late Ian Hunter.

The Red Lion A charming pub standing opposite the church, still open today.
The Ship Another old pub standing near the ancient road to the quay (now a footpath), still open today.
Jackson's Beerhouse
The Royal Oak
An old pub now "Street House" which stands next to "Low Barn" in the centre of the village. Closed in 1921.
The Old Anchor Pub in the 18th Century on the site of the White House & Red House, these being two adjoining listed buildings close to the church.

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