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

Rose & Crown

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

1. Rose & Crown Marker

Inscription. The Rose & Crown is the sole survivor of the six inns which once flourished in the Market Place.

In 1720 Joseph Marsom, left a house in his will, the rent from which was to apprentice to Freemen of the City of London.

Leased in 1818 by Henry Crabb a Hitchin Brewer, it was described in 1839 as an Ancient Edifice requiring constant repair. The site of the inn stretched almost to the river in 1851 & housed the Fire Engine.

In 1852 Stephen Papworth had his licence refused for heavy drinking.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.

Location. 51° 56.844′ N, 0° 16.697′ W. Marker is in Hitchin, England, in Hertfordshire. It is on Market Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Market Place, Hitchin, England SG5 1HP, 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,

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it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Angel Vaults (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hitchin British Schools (about 240 meters away); The Eight Bells Historic Inn (approx. 21.1 kilometers away); St Peter's Church (approx. 21.6 kilometers away); Historical Memorials (approx. 21.7 kilometers away); Betty Entwistle (approx. 22 kilometers away); Farriers Arms (approx. 22.1 kilometers away); The Verdun Tree (approx. 22.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hitchin.

The Rose & Crown image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 6, 2026

2. The Rose & Crown

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 4 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.