The Eight Bells, Goudhurst 1978
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1978, features the historic Eight Bells public house in the picturesque village of Goudhurst, Kent. The archival image documents the traditional Kentish architecture of the inn, which combines white weatherboarding with classic black-and-white timber framing under a sprawling, multi-gabled tiled roof. A prominent white “Whitbread” hanging sign stands in the foreground, marking the entrance to the establishment situated on the village’s famous steep hill. Period transport is well-represented by a black Ford Escort and a blue Mini van parked along the roadside. The view extends down the winding village street toward distant red-brick cottages and lush greenery, characteristic of the Weald of Kent. This factual record preserves the quiet, rural character and architectural heritage of Goudhurst during 1978, showcasing a quintessential English village scene from the late 1970s.
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