Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.
Barcelona in June 2026 was absolutely brilliant. The accessibility of Barcelona was amazing.
I will be visiting Barcelona again, but I will never be using the services of Cunard again, they were absolutely dreadful. Cunard should be ashamed. They were crap, as was ths scumbag disabled taxi which charged us 46 euros to travel from the Cunard ship back to the airport. His taxi fare always showed as 46 euros, and felt a bit like being shafted by Cunard, a member of the Carnival group. I hate scum like this, BUT sadly NOT worth a court case, but I can tell the world about the scum at Cunard, and Carnival.
I should point out that I did raise a complaint whilst on the cruise, but this was ignored and I have never heard any more of this, instead they turned their rabid dogs on me. Useless scum management at Cunard, and Carnival - getting the picture? I also believe the main law firm which takes on cases against the likes of Cunard is probably owned by Carnival, because they are absolutely a waste of time. Not a problem, as my interest is not in money, and more in awrning others about their service.
Of course you can pay me to shut up. I just like mentioning the shit Cunard service.
Greenwich Index
The Hatcliffe Arms was damaged in an air raid on 17th September 1941, and was demolished 1949. A block of flats, Dyson House, now occupies the site.
Hatcliffe Arms, Blackwall lane at the corner of Commerell Street - circa 1930.
Kindly provided by Vincent O'Loughlin
At Hatcliffe Street North in the 1871 census
A listing of historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Greenwich, London.
Residents at this address.
Morning Advertiser 01 October 1852
Mr Haynes of the Hatcliffe Arms obtained a license, being the second application.
1858/Thomas Haynes, Hatcliffe Street, electoral register
1871/Thomas Haynes/Beer Seller/66/Deptford, Kent/Census
1871/Jane Haynes/Wife/67/Oakhampton, Devon/Census
1881/Thomas Dadley/Beer House Keeper/40/Stratford, Essex/Census
1881/Eliza Dadley/Wife/38/Hoxton, Middlesex/Census
1881/John Page/General Labourer/32/Cambridge/Census
Kentish Independent 12 November 1881 - Transfer of Licences :
Hatcliffe Arms, from Thomas Dadley to Richard Jones
Greenwich and Deptford Observer 14 January 1882 - Transfer of Licences :
Hatcliffe Arms from Richard Jones to William Law
1891/William Law/Publican/56/Isle of Corfe, British subject/Census
1891/Jane Law/Wife/45/Suffolk/Census
1891/William Law/Son, Machine Fitter/23/Plumstead, Kent/Census
1891/Ernest Law/Son, A Draughtsman/14/Plumstead, Kent/Census
1891/Albert G Law/Son/11/Greenwich, Kent/Census
1891/Jane Law/Daughter, Dressmaker/20/Plumstead, Kent/Census
1896/William Law/beer retailer/../../Kelly's Directory *
1901/Arthur E. Slaymaker/Beer House Keeper/37/Hook, Surrey/Census *
1901/Rose Slaymaker/Wife/41/Surbiton, Surrey/Census
1901/Evelyn A. Slaymaker/Daughter/13/Kingston on Thames, Surrey/Census
1901/Mary Slaymaker/Mother (Widow)/81/Hook, Surrey/Census
1906/Arthur Slaymaker/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1911/Walter James Keep/Beer Retailer/31/West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire/Census *
1911/Edith Ellen Keep/Wife, Assisting in the Business/36/Epsom, Surrey/Census
1911/Walter Jack Newton Keep/Son/7/Kingston, Surrey/Census
1914/W. James Keep/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1921/W. James Keep/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
In 1921 at 42 Blackwall Lane, Greenwich
Walter James Keep, Beer Retailer, aged 41 and born in Lane End, Buckinghamshire
Edith Ellen Keep, Wife, Household Duties, aged 45 and born in Hook, Surrey
Walter Jack Newton Keep, Son, Barman, aged 17 and born in Hook, Surrey
1922/Walter James Keep of the Hatcliffe Arms beer house 42 Blackwall lane East Greenwick Kent died 15 October 1922 at Guys Hospital Surrey Administration London 4 November to Edith Ellen Keep widow. Effects £2012 8s 1d.
In 1939, in the electoral register at 42 Blackwall lane are
Annie EHobbs, Licensed Victualler, Widowed, born 07 Jan 1876
Amelia B Thorp, Barmaid & Domestic Servant, born 06 Dec 1904
John R Thorp, Licensee Manager, born 26 Aug 1906
Frederick Keeler, Bar Assistant & Cellar Man, born 13 Feb 1902
* Provided By Ewan
** Provided By Vincent O'Loughlin