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Historical Heritage of cambridgeshire

Explore 5 detailed historical articles from cambridgeshire's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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cambridgeshire Historical Timeline

20th Century Read Article

The comedian Eric Morecambe owns the hotel.

The Golden Lion Hotel A History of The Golden Lion Hotel
560-660 AD Read Article

Claimed founding period of original inn (archaeologically unverified)

The Old Ferry Boat Inn From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing
7th-9th century Read Article

Establishment of Holywell as Saxon ring village

The Old Ferry Boat Inn From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing
1066-1071 Read Article

Possible use by Hereward the Wake during Norman resistance

The Old Ferry Boat Inn From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing

King John grants market charter to St Ives, increasing ferry traffic

The Old Ferry Boat Inn From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing

Construction of current Grade II listed inn building

The Old Ferry Boat Inn From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing

Plaster work with dated inscription completed in rear range

The Rose and Crown Hotel From Medieval Inn to Victorian Wine Merchants: The Rose & Crown's Commercial Heritage

Original coaching inn built on site of former chapel or burial ground

The Bull Hotel The Bull Hotel: From 17th Century Coaching Inn to Modern Heritage

+21 more historical events documented across our articles

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The Bull Hotel: From 17th Century Coaching Inn to Modern Heritage

The Bull Hotel

📍 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Bull Hotel history

Explore the fascinating 350-year history of The Bull Hotel, from its origins as a modest coaching inn to becoming Peterborough's premier four-star establishment, uncovering the layers of history that may explain its supernatural residents.

8 min read
7 events

Topics:

Bull Hotel hist... Peterborough co... 17th century ho... +2 more

A History of The Golden Lion Hotel

The Golden Lion Hotel

📍 St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Golden Lion Hotel history

From a humble 18th-century inn to a grand coaching establishment, the Golden Lion Hotel has been at the heart of St Ives for centuries. Discover the rich history of this iconic building, including its famous former owner, the comedian Eric Morecambe.

3 min read
8 events

Topics:

Golden Lion Hot... St Ives history Cambridgeshire ... +2 more

From Saxon Settlement to Norman Escape: The Medieval History of Holywell's Ferry Crossing

The Old Ferry Boat Inn

📍 Holywell, Cambridgeshire
holywell history

The fascinating history of Holywell's strategic river crossing, from its origins as a Saxon ring village to its role in medieval resistance and trade.

6 min read
6 events

Topics:

holywell histor... saxon ring vill... medieval ferry ... +3 more

From Medieval Inn to Victorian Wine Merchants: The Rose & Crown's Commercial Heritage

The Rose and Crown Hotel

📍 Market Place, Cambridgeshire
rose and crown wisbech history

Tracing six centuries of hospitality and commerce at Wisbech's historic Rose & Crown, from its medieval origins to its transformation into a Victorian wine merchant enterprise.

8 min read
8 events

Topics:

rose and crown ... historic inn wi... victorian wine ... +2 more

The Historic Journey of Ye Olde Griffin Hotel: From 16th Century Coaching Inn to Modern Heritage Hotel

Ye Olde Griffin Hotel

📍 March, Cambridgeshire
ye olde griffin history

Explore the fascinating 500-year history of Ye Olde Griffin Hotel, from its origins as a Tudor coaching inn to its role in March's railway boom and its enduring legacy as a Grade II listed heritage hotel.

6 min read

Topics:

ye olde griffin... march coaching ... fenland railway... +2 more

Historic Hotels in cambridgeshire

The Bull Hotel

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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1 historical article available

The Golden Lion Hotel

St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Building Age:

1 historical article available

The Old Ferry Boat Inn

Holywell, Cambridgeshire

Building Age:

1 historical article available

The Rose and Crown Hotel

Market Place, Cambridgeshire

Building Age:

1 historical article available

Ye Olde Griffin Hotel

March, Cambridgeshire

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1 historical article available

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