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Gallery: History of Strood, 1899
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According to 'History of Strood' (1899), "The Red Lion & Star stood west of North Street, on North side of High Street. It was doubtless very ancient, and at one time may- have been an important dwelling place. The ground floor possessed a ceiling of remarkable character.
Massive beams of carved oak, beautifully executed, covered one room and part of another. On the demolition of the building this ceiling was removed to Wateringbury and re-built in the house of Mr. Leney, brewer.
There is a legendary reputation that this house was known at one time as the "Ferry- House," and that the river, or creek, flowed up nearly to its doors. It is possible that from the creek, at the rear (South) of the High Street, such mode of passage may have been customary."
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