The Chequers by peadar

The Chequers

Extras: on our walk today we passed by this pub in Farningham. It's an old pub dating back to the late 18th/early 19th century. I was attracted to the three windows in one side wall.

Those not very familiar with the development of the British public house might be intrigued by the descriptive tag "Free House" after the name on the signboard. This indicates that it is (and was) an independent establishment not tied to (and therefore "free" from) one of the large brewery chains. In practical terms this meant the proprietor was free to negotiate the supply of ales and so on from any and all brewers and wholesalers leading to more variety being available. The "tied" houses were usually restricted to selling only their own brewery's beer (and other drinks), with perhaps one or more "guest ales" by special arrangement.
My type of house they manage to sell a lot off real ale in these Free house pubs.
August 28th, 2017  
It looks very inviting with the window boxes.
August 28th, 2017  
One thing I really liked about England was the window boxes and hanging baskets, they always looked so pretty
August 29th, 2017  
Lovely window boxes. Nice light.
August 29th, 2017  
You could do a 365 project on English pubs - that would be something! They are always worth a picture.
August 29th, 2017  
@bh365project Don't give me ideas like that... It would cost a fortune!
August 29th, 2017  
@peadar Call it an investment into medical research!
August 29th, 2017  
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