The Kings Head, Kingsway
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The Kings Head, Kingsway
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 25 Apr 2011
Grade II Listed Thatched 17th century Public house said to date back to 1367 and the oldest thatched pub in Lincolnshire. The 1851 census shows the inn keeper as Thomas Drakes with his wife and six resident children. In 2021 the hosts are given as Sol and John Pickwell Nicolaou who are in their 10th year according to the website. From directories, a high turnover of occupants include, 1856 Drewry Toplis, 1861 John Cottingham, 1868 Jonathan Schofield, 1872 Henry Skepper, 1885 Thompson Osborne, 1889 John Reeson, 1896 Charles Barron and 1905-1919 John Clark.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.398497
Longitude
-0.262704