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Picture source: Hania Franek

The Royal Bell was situated at 175 High Street.

This was a known coaching stop on the route to London, and was referred to in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: "Oh! Your uncle! He keeps a man-servant, does he? I am very glad you have somebody who thinks of these things. Where shall you change horses? Oh! Bromley, of course. If you mention my name at the Bell, you will be attended to."

Raerth (June 2012)

Back in early 1970s, there was a Berni Inn Steakhouse operating on the first floor of the Bell. With a pal we had a steak dinner there one evening. Berni Inns could be relied upon for serving good quality food.

Ken Cook (July 2024)

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Picture source: Darkstar