The Crown and Thistle was opened around the year 1781. From this date until 1874, it was located at 282 High Street, Chatham. It's number was probably changed by a census. The pub changed it's named to the United Services between 1880 and 1890.
Kentish Gazette, 16 June, 1781.
To be Let, and entered upon immediately,
A good accustomed Public House, well situated, opposite the Block, in Pump Makers Yard, Strood, known by the name of the "George," lately rebuilt.
For particulars enquire of John Tribe, the "Crown and Thistle," Chatham.
John Tribe 1793+
James Butcher 1825-28+
Thomas West 1832+
Richard Gold 1838-51+
Robert Burford 1858+
Obahdiah White 1860
Stephen Fawcet 1861-62+
Edward Hodges 1870+
Ann Tonkin 1874-82+
Robert Knott 1891+