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Submitted on Friday, 6th May 2011
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Smiths Arms, Dorchester
Godmanstone
Postal town: Dorchester
DT2 7AQ
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Andy Ven left this review about Smiths Arms
Grade II listed building that has a claim on being the smallest pub in England.
The wording on the pub sign reads "The Smiths Arms The Smallest Public House in England, originally a blacksmith's shop. King Charles II stopped here to have his horse shod, he asked for a drink & the blacksmith replied 'I have no licence Sire', so there and then the King granted him one."
Sad to report that on my visit yesterday I saw a note in the window which said that due to ill health the pub would not re-open. Hopefully one day it will open its doors again because there aren't many like this one
On 6th May 2011
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: Smiths Arms - whatpub.com
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