Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Bull Hotel
Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
1. The Bull Hotel Marker
This "good house" with "nice beds" described by Mr. Jingle in "Pickwick Papers", is also "The Blue Boar" in "Great Expectations".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 51° 23.455′ N, 0° 30.156′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is on High Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the front of The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1PX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guildhall (a few steps from this marker); Royal Crown (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 180 meters away); Abdication House (about 180 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 180 meters away); John Fisher (about 210 meters away); Justice Tree (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
2. The Bull Hotel and Marker
1894
3. The Bull Hotel
Photographed By Raphael Tuck & Sons, circa 1904
4. In Dickens Land - Staircase, The “Bull” Inn, Rochester
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
