What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: The New Inn This was once the site of an ancient tavern, The New Inn. It opened in 1381 and only changed purpose in 2015, after over 600 years as a pub! Folklore suggests the inn was used by smugglers, with tunnels running under the high street, pub and beer garden to the church and assembly rooms building nearby. Recorded plaque organisation: New Romney Heritage Trail.
The New Inn stood as a continuous site of public hospitality from 1381 until 2015, serving as a significant social hub and allegedly a center for smuggling activities, embodying local folklore and history.
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