The Ship Inn, 23A High Street, Swanage

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The Ship Inn, 23A High Street, Swanage

Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 24 Aug 2021

Grade II Listed hotel incorporating, either side of the 18th century centre section, previously separate early 19th century buildings to the east and west. Signage claims the inn to have been established in 1793. The following landlords are listed in directories, 1842-1844 William Trevers, 1851-1859 Joseph Biddlecombe, 1875 John King (hotel and posting house), 1889 William Cave, 1895 Richard Clark, 1911 Charles H Matthews, 1915 Charles H Matthews.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.607918
Longitude
-1.956279