King & Queen - Overview
The King & Queen public house has been reported as haunted in two areas, The toilets behind the bar, and the upper floors. as normal we started our investigation with a research into the history and people of the king & Queen.
History Timeline
1722- First buildings built in Marlborough Place
1779- The King and Queen granted a license to cater for cricket and other sporting events held on the Steine.
1822- Suicide of Thomas Blamey in the courtyard between the King and Queen and the Church Street Barracks located behind. (Featured Below)
1822- Corn Exchange held here every Thursday.
1862- John Flood shoots John O’Dea in the courtyard of the Barracks behind the King and Queen (Featured Below)
1868- Corn Exchange moved to a new location
1911- Kelly’s Directory of Sussex lists No.13 as the King and Queen Hotel, and also as the Southern Counties Fur and Feathers Association (W.J. Donne sec.). 13a listed as a motor garage (also run by an Edlin- Walter Edlin and Nevil Hodgeson)
1931- the King and Queen undergoes a major refurbishment, after a redesign by famous Brighton architectural firm Clayton and Black. This firm was responsible for the Duke of York Picture house, the oval concert hall that was the pride of the west pier, and several of the local churches. How much was rebuilt is unclear, although the Listed Building record seems to indicate that the majority of features date from this time.
1967- Three rooms knocked through to create a Medieval Nobleman’s hall.
1997- the King and Queen pub is granted a Grade II listed building status on the basis of its architectural significance, as is the Duke of York Picture House.
