Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Old King's Head

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022

1. Old King's Head Marker

Inscription. This was the home of Randle Holme I, Mayor of Chester 1633-4. It was described as a "new building" in 1633. Four generations of the Holme family worked as Chester Heralds and Historians during the 17th century. Their painted heraldic memorial tablets are a feature of many Cheshire churches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics.

Location. 53° 11.24′ N, 2° 53.424′ W. Marker is in Chester, England, in Cheshire West and Chester. It is on Lower Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, England CH1 1RS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Bridge Gate & the Old Dee Bridge (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Roman Gardens (about 210 meters away); The Roman Way of Death (about 210 meters away); All-round Luxury (about 210 meters away); Bathing in Style (about 240 meters away); A Tale of Three Gateways (about 240 meters away); Celebrating Nature's Glory in Art (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Roman Gardens (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Ye Olde King's Head Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022

2. Ye Olde King's Head Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.