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Spital Street, Dartford, DA1 1DU (View on Google Map)

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The iconic One Bell had stood in the middle of Dartford's town centre, trading from 1791 until around 1962 before being demolished in 1966 to facilitate road widening. A former coaching inn, it had replaced an even earlier establishment known as 'Le Bell' which had occupied the same site since 1508.

Within a few years of demolition, the surrounding area was pedestrianised, so the loss of this historic building could have been avoided with a little foresight.

A former coaching inn, The One Bell is thought to have been part of the tied estate of former Maidstone brewers Style & Winch in the early 20th century, before eventually passing into the hands of giant combine Courage. The site is now a public open space and is still known locally as 'One Bell Corner'.

Thanks to dover-kent.com for the archive images.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gravesend & Darent Valley Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Le Bell 1508-1791
Local Authority
Dartford District (B)
Last updated
25/07/2022
Last surveyed
16/06/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GRA/456
Asset of Community Value
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