Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Angel Vaults

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

1. The Angel Vaults Marker

Inscription. This Grade II listed building dates from c1765 and was originally a 'commodious family home'. In the yard behind the house was the brewery established by the Crabbe family. In c1885, Hitchin Conservative Party moved into the building, remaining here until it became the Angel Vaults. The name is from the medieval inn that stood next-door-but-one, on the site of 1-3 Sun Street. Until the 17th century, Sun Street had been named Angel Street for the preceding two centuries. The old Angel Vaults was an L-shaped, timber and plaster building, with a tiled roof and a coach arch. By the 1950s, it was in a poor condition and demolished, but its name lives on.

These premises were refurbished by JD Wetherspoon and opened in December 2014.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 51° 56.794′ N, 0° 16.717′ W. Marker is in Hitchin, England, in Hertfordshire. It is on Sun Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Sun Street, Hitchin, England SG4 9TS,

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United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rose & Crown (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jeeves Yard 2002 (about 210 meters away); Hitchin British Schools (about 210 meters away); Biggleswade Station (approx. 15.4 kilometers away); The Sandy Show (approx. 20.1 kilometers away); In celebration of the life and reign of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II (approx. 20.1 kilometers away); Captain Sir William Peal (approx. 20.1 kilometers away); The Two Shannons (approx. 20.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hitchin.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

2. The Angel Vaults Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.