The date is 4 th August 1723 , St James's day, the patron saint of oystermen. The Inn is a hubbub of noise with locals jockeying with many people from the surrounding area for ale.

Most people arrive on foot, using the pathway dating back to pre Roman times. This ancient track runs from the shore, past The Two Brewers, up and over Duncan Downs, bypassing Canterbury to a ford on the River Stour.

Opposite the Inn , on Grince Green, the annual fair is taking place. A typical country occasion with stalls, livestock sales and even a circus.

Behind the Inn stands a small private church and graveyard, frequented by many of the local farm workers, but not today. Today is for making merry!

And beside the Inn are the stables, used to switch horses when transporting goods from Whitstable harbour to various destinations.

Whilst the green, church and graveyard and much of the surrounding area have been replaced with housing, The Two Brewers still remains a focal point for many. You can still purchase “an ale” (or two) to watch the annual carnival or witness the “Whitstable in bloom” competition of which The Two Brewers is a past winner.

Within the garden there are still three graves reputedly of Napoleonic prisoners of war. Why they were buried there no one knows, but allegedly “ghostly shapes” can sometimes be seen on a full moon.

Most importantly, you are sure to receive a warm welcome from Pippa and her staff to ensure your visit is both relaxing and pleasurable.

The Two Brewers, a traditional English public house with that little bit extra.