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The Town Arms was situated at 23 Queen Street. Originally known as The Pippin Tree from 1705 to 1724, this pub is now used as Blakes Bar.

In 1876 the great English chessplayer Joseph Henry Blackburne gave a blindfold display in this pub.  He won 7 drew 1 lost 0 without sight of the board. The Gravesend Chess Club - which now meets Thursdays at 8 in The Windmill Tavern was founded the same night.

Chris Eve (August 2013)

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Picture source: John Mason