Gulliver’s Tavern, formerly known as the Dolphin Inn, is a historic pub in the Kinson area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Dating from the 18th century, is believed to be the oldest pub in the town.[1]
History
editThe pub was built in 1750 as a public house and stables known as the Dolphin and Chequer.[2] The tavern stands on Wimborne Road, which historically linked the towns of Wimborne Minster and Christchurch together.[3]
In 1988, it became a Grade II listed building by Historic England.[4] In 1993 the pub was renamed the Gulliver’s Tavern after the local smuggler Sir Isaac Gulliver (1745-1822).[5][6] His ghost has been said to haunt the pub.[7] In 2018, the pub became under new ownership and was reopened as The Acorn.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Fancy a pint? Some of Dorset's oldest pubs we can't wait to get back to". Bournemouth Echo. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Remembering pubs' pasts..." Bournemouth Echo. 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Stuff, Good. "Dolphin Inn, Kinson North, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "DOLPHIN INN, Non Civil Parish - 1232929 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ BBC. "Smugglers Cove - in Kinson?". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Fletcher, Damien (2010-03-25). "What's inn a name? Secrets behind the people pubs are named after". The Mirror. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Phillips-Jones, Richard (2015-05-19). "Bournemouth: 5 Haunted Places To Visit | Spooky Isles". Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Cheers! Raise a glass to the pub that's actually OPENED!". Bournemouth Echo. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
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