Pubs and the movies

Jackdaw's starring role in Battle of Britain movie

The Jackdaw, Denton Canterbury
The charm of the Jackdaw is that it can cater for a large crowd just as well as it can for a couple looking for a cosy corner for a drink, or meal. This well turned out country Inn made its fame in the 1964 MGM movie "Battle of Britain" and there are framed pictures of the scenes taken with two of the stars, Susannah York and Christopher Plummer on the walls adjacent to the hop-laden bar. The attached film clip shows the role that the Jackdaw Inn played. In keeping with its World War 11 history, the Inn has a commemorative Spitfire bar which features WW11 RAF memorabilia and caters for groups up to 12. Of course, Spitfire cask-condidtioned ale (4.2% ABV) takes pride of place behind the bar.

Featuring the Jackdaw, in the Battle of Britain film (move to 6.52 for first sighting)

Chrisopher Plummer at the bar of the Jackdaw

Susannah York and Christopher Plummer in the Jackdaw

This entire area is rich in Spitfire history, as previously mentioned in my earlier post about Spitfire Ale. See all the links in here for some ideas of where to visit, and other fine pubs that serve Spitfire Ale.