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Explore 2 detailed historical articles from hampshire's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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hampshire Historical Timeline

1653 Read Article

Fire-back dated 1653 installed in central Grand Hall

Rhinefield House Hotel The Walker-Munro Family Legacy at Rhinefield House
1660 Read Article

Beginning of the golden age of highway robbery in England

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest
1670-1720 Read Article

Peak period for highway robbery on New Forest coaching routes

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest
1709 Read Article

First keeper's lodge built on Rhinefield site

Rhinefield House Hotel The Walker-Munro Family Legacy at Rhinefield House
1714 Read Article

Death of Queen Anne marks end of the great age of highwaymen

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest
1750-1800 Read Article

Gradual decline of highway robbery due to improved policing and road systems

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest
1783 Read Article

Introduction of the Newgate Drop mechanical gallows in London

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest
1831 Read Article

Last recorded highway robbery by mounted highwayman in England

The Filly Inn Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest

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The Walker-Munro Family Legacy at Rhinefield House

Rhinefield House Hotel

📍 Brockenhurst, Hampshire
walker munro family

The remarkable story of the Walker-Munro family who built and cherished Rhinefield House from 1887 to 1950, creating a Victorian masterpiece in the heart of the New Forest.

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Coaching Inns and Highway Robbery in the New Forest

The Filly Inn

📍 Setley, Hampshire
coaching inns history

The turbulent history of New Forest coaching inns and their connection to the golden age of highway robbery in 17th and 18th century England.

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6 events

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Historic Hotels in hampshire

Rhinefield House Hotel

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

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The Filly Inn

Setley, Hampshire

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