Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Royal Crown
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
1. Royal Crown Marker
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. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is on the side of
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Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. 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 distance of this marker: The Bull Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); The River Crossing (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Rochester Castle (about 150 meters away); Percy Henry Gordon (about 180 meters away); Welcome to Rochester Esplanade Gardens and Churchfields Park (about 180 meters away); Sir Cloudsley Shovel (about 180 meters away); The Keep Entrance (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
2. The Royal Crown Marker on the side of the pub
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 208 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
