The Concord was opened on Guy Fawkes Day, November 5th, 1969 by Lord Cornwallis, who was chairman of the Whitbread brewery as well as Lord Lieutenant of the County. An entirely new building designed on lines to blend with the surrounding estate in Wakeley Road. It was named the “Concord” in honour of the latest aircraft which was undergoing its trials at the time. Mr H Woodman was the first landlord of the new Concorde pub. An interesting feature is that the original inn sign showed the English spelling “Concord” on one side and the French “Concorde” on the reverse side. The Wakeley family are also honoured by the fact that what would be the public bar is named after them. I remember going there after finishing work at the Co-op Supermarket in Rainham Shopping precinct in the late 1980s and enjoying a few pints before staggering home!
The pub was later renamed as Concorde and from 2021 it was known as the Rainham Arms after a big refurbishment and rebranding.
The Concorde in 2008, Photo below by N Chadwick
The Concorde in 2014, Photo below by Chris Whippet
