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The Duke of Newcastle owned the inn in 1782. In 1788 the
Duke of York acquired it when he purchased the whole of the
Oatlands Park estate. The inn was sold at public auction
together with stabling, a large room next to the river and 3
cottages with garden to James Dryer of London in 1822.
"The inn was later purchased by W. S. & C.D. Hodgson, who
became the famous Hodgson's Kingston Breweries Ltd. in 1886".
Courage purchased the building post World War 2. The Redknap
family took over in 1959 and the pub is now a Free House.
There are a number of old pictures on display in The Old
Crown, showing its history through the ages and
demonstrating its importance to the community.
Mark & Yvonne are proud to maintain the standards and
traditions of this popular pub where conversation and
companionship are as important as the good food and drink
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