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The Angel and Royal

Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.
Historic Angel and Royal Hotel, Grantham
There are few buildings - let alone inns - which can claim to be so historically fascinating as The Angel & Royal. In fact, it’s a case of where to begin.

We can almost leave aside the fact that the present main facade is around 600 years old. This building is far, far more than merely ancient. The original had been a hostel for the Brotherhood of The Knights Templar, shortly after which King John considered it a perfect venue for his Royal Court after a visit in 1213. The next notable guest - or at least for which there are records - was Edward III and his Queen, although it wasn’t until 1483 that the inn received its most famous visitor.

It was in what is known today as “The King’s Room Restaurant” - then the “Chamber de Roi” that Richard III held court. Indeed, it was from here that he dispatched the letter - now in the British Museum - proclaiming the treachery of his cousin, the Duke of Buckingham. The hostelry was also used by Charles I in 1633, and his nemesis, Oliver Cromwell, a decade later in 1643. In fact, it is said that no fewer than seven monarchs have rested at The Angel & Royal, including George IV and Queen Victoria.

There are few places quite so remarkable

See the Historic Hotels in Lincolnshire index

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The Angel and Royal Hotel
4 - 5 High Street
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6PN

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