Kings Head 2013

King's Head

King’s Head was a standard 15-room hostel.  In later years rooms 1 and 2 were converted to provide one accessible room with en suite bathroom.

[It’s named after King Henry VIII, who stayed in the earlier Hall; the notable Henry VIII room was in the Mansion and its furniture, hangings and panelling were removed in 1948.   Now then, should we or should we not include the apostrophe?]

The photos were taken by Alan Parker, David Newland, John Morrissy and Jo Smith.

The rooms are in ascending order.  Hover to get label and click to enlarge.

  • If you were there in May 2013 do you have any photos to add?  Please tell us via the Contacts page.
Kings Head - fresco 1 jm Kings Head - fresco 2 jm Kings Head - outside js
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Kings Head 1 and 2 (looking through to former KH 1 now accessible bathroom) dn Kings Head 1 now an accessible shower for KH2 js King's Head 1 and 2
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