The Dolphin Hotel and Restaurant, Fore Street, Beer
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The Dolphin Hotel and Restaurant, Fore Street, Beer
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 25 Aug 2021
Grade II Listed mid 19th century hotel with 17th century northern wing remodelled early 19th century. The oldest directory I have is 1850 and Lucy Holmes is listed at the Dolphin. Interestingly, John Holmes is at the Anchor. Other directory entries include, 1878 Mrs Charlotte Good (also farmer) joined by Sarah Clarke in 1889, 1893 Sarah Clarke and 1902-1914 Herbert Northcott. In 1990 planning approved 'Change Of Use Of Public Bar To Antique Shop' (in the 17th century wing) and in 2005 and 2013 planning approved converting it back.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.697947
Longitude
-3.092614