The Artichoke Inn, Hadlow

How sad to learn that the Artichoke has closed. My Grand Father, Ernest Spicer, was the Licencee during the 40's and I have many happy childhood memories of it, having been born in Tonbridge in 1947, I spent many holidays with "Nan & Grandad" at "The Choke". My last visit was in Spring 1989 when I took my two uncles, Ken Spicer & Michael Spicer, (sons of Ernest) on a sentimental journey together with their wifes (my aunts) Margaret & Ann Spicer. Sadly Ken, Margaret & Ann are no longer with us but Micheal is still living in Scotland. It would be nice to learn who nows owns The Artichoke and perhaps to get some up to date information.

22 Dec 2009 14:37