Conservation Area (CA)
No CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0182
Description
Late 19th century public house, first shown on the 1898 Ordnance Survey map and developed in conjunction with the surrounding housing of Poet’s Corner. It was designed by architect Samuel Denman and owned by Smithers Brewery from 1896. The first landlord is recorded as Harry Washington. The pub was bought by Tamplin’s in 1929. Two storey with red brick and rendered walls and pitched tiled roofs. It occupies a corner plot, with a small gable containing mock timber framing facing the junction and matching elevations to each street. Round-arched openings to the ground floor and paired sashes to the first floor. It is set back from the road in line with the neighbouring houses. Source: Hove Pubs
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii A good example of late 19th century suburban pub architecture, a style of architecture that continued into the early 20th century. iv Designed by notable local architect Samuel Denman
C. Townscape Interest ii Not within a conservation area, the building contributes to the character of the area
F. Intactness
i The design of the building remains intact
ii The building remains in use as a public house
Date of inclusion
2015
