Ive read several books on tudor history but im still puzzled by one. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Anne actually didnt think much of henry either, and wa. Welcome to the anne of cleves, a beautiful, family run pub nestled at the heart of the market town of melton mowbray in leicestershire. Part of the property can be dated back to 27 when it was home. The priory of lewes in sussex, set up by cluniac monks from cluny in france, owned this house and it. Theres more to melton mowbray than meat and pastry telegraph. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments. The anne of cleves, a beautiful, family run pub nestled at the heart of the market town of melton mowbray in leicestershire. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Anne of cleves house, melton mowbray, leicestershire. The anne of cleves, with its wonderful sense of history, has a large characterful bar with original features, an open fire and log burner, flagstoned floor and mullioned windows. The anne of cleves in melton mowbray is one of everards most historic pubs.
Anne of cleves house is a grade ii listed building in melton mowbray, leicestershire, england. Anne of cleves in melton mowbray, leicestershire everards of. The pub occupies a prominent location on the main road through melton mowbray and benefits from the local tourism trade. Not only is this pub beautiful, it is steeped in history, with many a tale to tell.
Also in burton street is anne of cleves house, later a parsonage and known as the old refectory house. The official site of author and historian alison weir, featuring news of upcoming events and book releases along with exclusive content from alison herself. New owners being sought for leicestershire pub the anne of. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and. Theres more to melton mowbray than meat and pastry. Historical evidence would suggest an evolution of the form of the cheese over many years, with some. The anne of cleves, now a pub, was built in the fourteenth century.
The anne of cleves 12 burton street melton mowbray le 1ae. Anne of cleves house, burton street, melton mobray, leicestershire. Anne of cleves anne of cleves melton mowbrayleicestershire. It was then included in the estates of anne of cleves by henry viii, as a divorce settlement in the 16th.
Built in the fourteenth century, the priory of lewes in sussex, set up by cluniac. Melton mowbray is a town in leicestershire, england, 19 miles 31 km northeast of leicester. Were passionate about food and believe in using the freshest, best possible ingredients in all of our dishes. If youre an experienced business owner looking for a new challenge, then how about running an historic pub in rural leicestershire. Why did henry hudsons crew mutiny and leave him adrift in. The anne of cleves in melton mowbray, leicestershire, is one of everards most historic pubs. Built in the fourteenth century, the priory of lewes in sussex, set up by cluniac monks from cluny in france, owned this house and it was later home to fourteen monastic priests. One of leicestershires most historic landmarks, the anne of cleves is. Stuart maconies 2009 book, in search of middle england, takes a. Join facebook to connect with andy medhurst and others you may know. There is a pub in melton mowbray next to the church called the anne of cleves, given to anne by henry viii. The priory of lewes in sussex, set up by cluniac monks from cluny in france, owned this house and it was later home to fourteen monastic priests. Why did henry viii of england give anne of cleves a pub in melton mowbray as a wedding.
Why did henry viii of england give anne of cleves a pub in melton. Asked in history of europe, catholicism, anglican, henry viii. A stunning tudor pub at the heart of melton mowbray. Serving up headless spirits at ancient county pub leicestershire live.
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