Venue Type & Location
Inn
Site Name: Folkestone (Unlocated)
Location: Folkestone
County: Kent
Location Type: Town - multiple sites at uncertain locations
Overview
Little is known about the Chequers Inn, located in the Mercery (now Church Street) in Folkestone.
Performance History
The Prince's Players were paid at the Chequers Inn in 1544.
Current Status
Long demolished.
History of the Venue
1544 Recorded as the site of a performance payment, under the ownership of Mr Kennett.
early 18th c. Renamed the George by this time. Subsequently the inn was relocated to Rendezvous Street.
Record Source
REED Kent: Diocese of Canterbury 2.578
Patrons who owned this venue
[No data found.]