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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eastern Ruins (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ruins of the Church of St John the Baptist (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); South Eastern Chapel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pied Bull (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Red Lion (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).

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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 77 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.