Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Royal Crown

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

1. Royal Crown Marker

Inscription.
There has been an inn on this site since the early 14th Century. Anne of Cleves, Queen Mary Tudor, King Philip of Spain, Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles I all stayed here, in addition to other distinguished guests including artist William Hogarth.

Largely rebuilt as the Royal Crown Hotel in 1861, this Grade II Listed building continues to serve travellers and residents of this most historic City of Rochester.

Since that time, it has been largely known simply as 'The Crown'. In 2023, following extensive improvements by its new custodian, independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame, the Royal Crown regained its regal name in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and the former royal guests of this most famous of Rochester's inns.

Erected 2023.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 51° 23.481′ N, 0° 30.122′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is on High Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is on the side of The Royal Crown pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1PT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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

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distance of this marker. The Bull Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 210 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 240 meters away); Abdication House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); John Fisher (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Justice Tree (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

The Royal Crown Marker on the side of the pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

2. The Royal Crown Marker on the side of the pub

The Royal Crown pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

3. The Royal Crown pub

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.