Henry and Florence Hunt behind the bar of the Royal George during the Queen's coronation. Kindly sent in by their grandson Dave.

The ship was purposely listed to one side to raise the opposite side above the water line for repair.  Cannons were carefully placed to keep the balance whilst a supply vessel, 'The Lark', approached on her low side and began transferring goods and crew aboard.

The ship started to listed enough allowing water to enter the gun ports which were thought to have been left unsecured. The Royal George rolled and sank taking some 600 people (including women and children) to their deaths.

The original pub sign depicted before and after scenes of the event.

Our thanks to Dave Hunt, Grandson.

1810 - George Wingfield
1810 to 1850 also acted as Corn Exchange
1812 to 1835 Town Commissioners venue
George Greenfield took over the pub and later built (in 1935) the Egremont Hotel and brewery.
The Royal George was later aquired by George Constable of Arundel. (dates unknown)

1839 - Thomas Edwards
1855 - Harvey Goble
1856 - James Hume
1888-1942 - Mrs GH Hunt
1962 - Charles Bryant
???? - 1969 Ralph & Jean Rogers