Written by Ryan, on behalf of Royston Scaffolding
Following our article on Royston’s blue plaques last month, we’re publishing a selection of plaques in each issue. For May, we have focused on the old pubs of Royston:
The Bull Hotel
Royston’s oldest hostelry, prominent during the stage coach era, offering hospitality since the 15th century
The Crown & Dolphin
Named for King James I and his son, the Dauphin, later King Charles I. Inn closed 1916
The Plough
Alehouse said to be the town’s smallest public house. Closed c. 1930
The White Hart
First recorded in 1537, remained an inn until the early 20th century
With thanks to Ryan’s research.
You can read a detailed history behind each of the blue plaques in F John Smith’s book “The Blue Plaques of Royston”, published by Royston and District Local History Society, which is available to borrow from Royston Library
To view the map and plaques online, visit: www.roystonscaffolding.com/blog/royston-blue-plaques-map
Why not print out the map and take your own self-guided tour around Royston’s history! Blue Plaque Map
To read our Out & About article as published in April issues, visit: https://bit.ly/OARoystonsBluePlaques
