The Three Crowns was mentioned in 1683 as 'formerly the Flower de Luce' but in 1687 as 'formerly the Cock and Harp'
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The Three Crowns, a meeting place of the vestry in the late 18th and the early 19th century, was rebuilt c. 1871 and in 1898
The Clarence (The Daniel Defoe today), the Londesborough, the White Hart, and the Three Crowns, had billiard licences in 1879
The Rochester Castle was the meeting place of the Combined Friends of Stoke Newington Improved Working Man's Friend benefit society in 1861
April 16th 1977 - The Jam headline a gig at The Rochester Castle (145 Stoke Newington High Street).
The Three Crowns before it was rebuilt (facing the High Street)
The 'Cock and Harp' inn was renamed 'The Three Crowns' in honour of King James the 1st when he entered London via Stoke Newington
The Rochester Castle is recorded from 1721. Originally called the Green Dragon. Acquired in 1801 by Richard Payne (d. 1809) of Rochester.
A cage and a whipping post to punish local offenders were placed near the Green Dragon (later The Rochester Castle) in 1721
The Rochester Castle was the meeting place of the True Brothers of Stoke Newington society from 1840 to 1866.
Former names of the Three Crowns pub at 175 Stoke Newington High St: Bagabon; Bar Lorca; Cafe Lorca; The Samuel Beckett; The Cock and Harp.
In the 1570's The Three Crowns pub (Church St/High St) was called Le Rose.
The former Black Bull pub at 192 Stoke Newington High Street opposite the Three Crowns (now KFC) flickr.com/photos/5593585…
@jamesjamesbrown Also, it is rumoured the Sex Pistols played one of their first gigs in The Rochester Castle on Stoke Newington High Street.
@marinaguarnieri @secret_london The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington (@threecrownsn16) is great.
The present building of The Three Crowns pub was built in 1898. A pub with that name existed on that site since 1683.
The Three Crowns on 175 Stoke Newington High St was also known as Bagabon, Bar Lorca, Cafe Lorca, Samuel Beckett and Cock and Harp
@ghostsigns I suspect it was built before the current Three Crowns, making it the oldest pub building on Church St.
@sbearne The Three Crowns 175 Stoke Newington High St has my vote #n16roast
In 1976 The Jam played four gigs at the Rochester Castle (145 Stoke Newington High St): March 24, 31 and April 9, 16.
@MattDonald was that at the Rochester Castle? Only read it is 'reported' but never came across actual credible confirmation
The Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington, which opened in 1983, is the oldest surviving Wetherspoon. The building was built in 1802.
Rochester Castle and Rochester Terrace next to it were built in 1802 by Richard Payne of Rochester on the site of The Green Dragon pub
Correction: Present day Rochester Castle (145 Stoke Newington High St) built 1892-93 by Crickmay and Son (Source: hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documen…)
The origin of the Rochester Castle (143-145 Stoke Newington High St): 5th paragraph -> british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?co…
According to 3rd comment flickr.com/photos/5593585… Adam Ant and The Police played at the Rochester Castle in 1978. The Jam played there 76-77
@managerboardout @urbanpastoral @MattDonald where was the Pegasus located?
@threecrownsn16 this is what The Three Crowns used to look like facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… more photos in the album
The Sex Pistols apparently played their first ever gig at the Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington when it was a punk music venue.
@londonade Thanks. Do you have any information about a possible gig in the Rochester Castle? can’t find definite confirmation.
RT @londonade: @HistoryOfStokey There is a listing of Pistols gigs on their website and I sadly I can't see a Rochester Castle one. http://…
1985 - The Three Crowns, 175 Stoke Newington High Street flickr.com/photos/alanden…
@threecrownsn16 Interesting description of the old class-based division of The Three Crowns i.e. Saloon entrance flickr.com/photos/albedo/…
@threecrownsn16 FYI: In the 1570's The Three Crowns pub on Stoke Newington High Street was called Le Rose
@threecrownsn16 Also, The present building of The Three Crowns pub was built in 1898. A pub with that name existed on that site since 1683.
@threecrownsn16 Quite a few old photos and drawings of The Three Crowns can be found here: facebook.com/media/set/?set…
@threecrownsn16 The Three Crowns in 1985 flickr.com/photos/alanden…
The old entrance to Saloon/Lounge area of the Three Crowns pub is clearly visible above the west entrance.
@threecrownsn16 The Three Crowns was mentioned in 1683 as 'formerly the Flower de Luce' but in 1687 as 'formerly the Cock and Harp’.
@threecrownsn16 the Three Crowns, had billiard licences in 1879 and built a bigger billiard room in 1898.
The Stoke Newington Florists' Society for the Cultivation and Exhibition of the Chrysanthemum held flower shows at the Rochester Castle pub.
"I know the Sex Pistols played at the Rochester Castle [143 Stoke Newington High St], but not whether it was their first gig.” (@LynRennick)
“The Sex Pistols also played at the Pegasus, in Green Lanes, Stoke Newington. John Lydon got badly hurt during a fight.” (@LynRennick)
Johnny Rotten of The Sex Pistols was stabbed at the Pegasus, 109 Green Lanes, Stoke Newington shadyoldlady.com/location.php?l…
“…was the first sovereign of England, in whom the three crowns has been united”. (3/3) (Stoke Newington Directory, 1882)
Working on a talk titled: '50 Random Facts About Stoke Newington's History'. Hoping to sort out local venue soon. Any offers most welcomed.
@thelionn16 hi. Do you have projector and screen in the function room? I'm looking for venue to give a talk about local history. Thanks.
@ThePrinceN16 hi. Do you have projector and screen in the function room? I'm looking for venue to give a talk about local history. Thanks.
The Three Crowns pub sign from the 1980s when the pub was called The Samuel Beckett (today at Praxis N16 Studios)
"I remember [in the early 70s] The Three Crowns used to be a right old rough place always fights outside." (Debbie Collins)
“I lived at the back of the Three Crowns [in Aldam Place] from 1953 to 1977. There were always fights.” (Marilyn Ward)
Brilliant enlarged old photos (1m wide) of The Three Crowns can be seen in @threecrownsn16. Terrific interior photos.
28.05.1909 - The Three Crowns & Rochester Castle hotels ad in the Hackney & Stoke Newington Recorder
In the 1570's The Three Crowns pub on Stoke Newington High Street was called Le Rose #1570followers
The Rochester Castle opened in 1702 as the Green Dragon. Demolished and rebuilt by Richard Payne from Rochester in 1802. Rebuilt again 1892.
The Rochester Castle was briefly the Tanners Hall in the 1980s. It’s the oldest surviving Wetherspoon and 3rd to open in the country in 1983
c.1900 - High St/Church St, Stoke Newington. The newly rebuilt Three Crowns opposite the Black Bull pub (192 High St)
1907 - Tram on 2-way Stoke Newington High St. Brooke Rd (right), Rochester Castle (left).
At The Rochester Castle, SN High St RT “@Harry_cartoons: I saw Adam and the Ants as early as 78' in Stoke Newington when they were unknowns”
Rochester Castle was popular music venue in the 70s. Police, Jam, Adam & the Ants. Long been rumoured The Sex Pistols played 1st gig there
.@AndrewIMiles In 1801 the Green Dragon pub was acquired by Richard Payne of Rochester, who built the 'Rochester Castle' on its site
The Rochester Castle was the meeting place of the True Brothers of Stoke Newington society from 1840 to 1866.
The Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington, which was the 3rd Wetherspoons pub when it opened in 1983, is the oldest surviving Wetherspoons.
The Rochester Castle was the meeting place of the Combined Friends of Stoke Newington Improved Working Man's Friend benefit society in 1861
The Daniel Defoe is Steptoes and The Rochester Castle is Tanners Hall in the 1987 Stoke Newington Lifestyle Guide.
@aishimas4 @Georgieboy1965 Yep. Opposite the Three Crowns.
1988 - The Three Crowns, 175 Stoke Newington High St (Photo by Derek Baker)
@Schopflin what's your source? The Red Lion is late 17th century compared to The Three Crowns from the late 16th century originally
1990 - The Samuel Beckett (The Three Crowns), 175 Stoke Newington High Street
The Three Crowns at 175 Stoke Newington High St before the pub was rebuilt in 1898
RT @jdwethercrawl: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The Rochester Castle, Stoke Newington is the oldest Wetherspoon in the chain, opening 32 years ago today…
1907 - SN High St from just south of Brooke Rd looking north. The 630 tram just passed the Rochester Castle.
The Three Crowns at 175 Stoke Newington High Street. The Black Bull at no. 192 is opposite where KFC is today.
1906 - Junction of Stoke Newington High St/Church St. The Three Crowns pub on the left
1988 - The Tanners Hall pub (Rochester Castle), 145 Stoke Newington High St. Photo by Derek Baker.
1978 - Radio Birdman at the Rochester Castle, 145 Stoke Newington High St. It was a punk music venue in the 1970s.
1954 - Rochester Castle advert, 145 Stoke Newington High Street
To clarify, pubs such as The Three Crowns, The Red Lion and The Rose & Crown date back to the 17th century but were rebuilt in last 120 yrs
31.03.1977 - The Jam play at the Rochester Castle, 145 Stoke Newington High Street
c1895 - Nos 2-8 Church Street next to the Three Crowns before the pub was extended in 1898
The Three Crowns, a small corner pub, a 120 years ago
In 1801 the Green Dragon & 2 houses were acquired by Richard Payne of Rochester, who built the 'Rochester Castle' and Terrace on their site
.@ScottBurn1993 The Stoke Newington Wetherspoons (Rochester Castle) was the 3rd to open in the country and is now the oldest branch around
"The Jam played both at the Rochester Castle and the Three Crowns." (Lyn Rennick)
"The Stranglers appeared at the Rochester Castle and I saw Ian Dury there when he was still with Kilburn and the High Roads." (Roger Mills)
1983 - 177-179 Stoke Newington High Street next to the Three Crowns (Photo by Terry Gilley)
150 years ago The Rochester Castle on Stoke Newington High St was the meeting place of the True Brothers of Stoke Newington society #2016
@baikville @Atontao17 High Street looking north. Brooke Road on the right, Rochester Castle can be seen on the left
The Rochester Castle opened in 1702 as the Green Dragon. Demolished and rebuilt by Richard Payne from Rochester in 1802. Rebuilt again 1892.
The Rochester Castle was briefly the Tanners Hall in the 1980s. It’s the oldest surviving Wetherspoon and 3rd to open in the country in 1983
1978 - Radio Birdman at the Rochester Castle, Stoke Newington.
The Jam played at the Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington in 1977
"The 'Three Crowns' at the junction of Church Street and the main road commemorates the spot where James I stayed to bait his horses” (1878)
Stoke Newington High St looking north by Brooke Rd. The Rochester Castle pub building in the photo was built in 1892
@BBCRadio2 he played his first gig at the age of 10 in a local cafe as a member of Helen Shapiro's band
1978 - NME Concert Ads: Riff Raff playing Thursdays at the Rochester Castle, 145 SN High St (01-249-0198)
1844 - The Three Crowns (view from the High St). It existed for centuries and was rebuilt in the late 19th century.
1896 - Particulars and Conditions of Sale of the valuable freehold of The Three Crowns, High Street, Stoke Newington
Then & Now: 2-8 Stoke Newington Chuch Street in 1895 before the Three Crowns was rebuilt and extended
The Three Crowns in 1869. A view from the High St. An inn has been on the site for centuries.