Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Feathers Hotel
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023
1. Feathers Hotel Marker, Plaque One
An older building was enlarged and refronted in 1619. It was the home of Rees Jones of Pembrokeshire, an Attorney at the Council of the Marches. His initials are on the lock plate.
Became an inn c.1670. Much altered in the mid-19th century when the balcony was added for electioneering. Has been called 'a treasure of a house, inside and out.'
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment.
Location. 52° 22.121′ N, 2° 43.064′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on Bull Ring. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Bull Ring, Ludlow, England SY8 1AG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is in 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 distance of this marker: The Bull Hotel (here, next to this marker); 22 and 23 The Bull Ring (a few steps from this marker); 17 The Bull Ring (a few steps from this marker); The Bull Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tolsey (within shouting distance of this marker); 7-10 King Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fish Street (about 90 meters away); In Memory Of Alfred Edward Housman (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
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Excerpt: The building was completed in 1619 by Rees Jones, practising attorney from Pembrokeshire who had come to Ludlow to pursue his profession at the "Council of the Marches". The Cambrian Archaeological Association said in 1899, "this is much the most picturesque of all the half-timbered houses now remaining in Ludlow. In adapting it for use as a hotel, none of the old work has been tampered with." The New York Times reportedly named it the "most handsome inn in the world"(Submitted on September 17, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023
2. Feathers Hotel Marker, Plaque Two
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023
3. Feathers Hotel
Photographed by J. Valentine and Sons, circa 1910
4. Feathers Hotel
Photographed by Judges, Ltd., circa 1950
5. Feathers Hotel Marker, Plaque Former
No longer extant. The plaque reads: Among the first licensed houses in
England. Opened as an inn during
the reign of Henry VIII, in 1521.
A private residence prior to this.
Entrance door with 350 studs is
the original one.
Interior has many rare features,
magnificent carved overmantels,
contain royal arms of James I
and amorial bearings of William III.
Stained glass windows and Elisabethan fire-backs.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 4, 5. submitted on September 17, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
