Maidstone in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Muggleton Inn

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2025

1. The Muggleton Inn Marker

Inscription. This Grade II listed building was built, in 1827 as the new offices of the Kent Fire Insurance Company, on this site since 1802. The palatial property was built to the designs of noted local architect John Whichcord Senior. The company's horse-drawn fire engine was stored to the rear of the premises. The Royal Insurance Company took over in 1901, remaining here for around 90 years. The building was converted into the Muggleton Inn in 1995. It takes its name from Charles Dickens' famous novel The Pickwick Papers (published in the 1830s) in which Maidstone is called 'Muggleton' and its residents Muggletonians.

These premises were refurbished by JD Wetherspoon in October 2014.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2014.

Location. 51° 16.423′ N, 0° 31.341′ E. Marker is in Maidstone, England, in Kent. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8-9 High Street, Maidstone, England ME14, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

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: Royal Star Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Earl Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mill Street and Early Industrial Development (about 240 meters away); Captain Louis Edward Nolan

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(about 240 meters away); Welcome to Trinity Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Archbishop's Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Battle of Maidstone (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wat Tyler & The Peasant's Revolt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidstone.

The Muggleton Inn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2025

2. The Muggleton Inn and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.