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...'The Royal oak - 1722'... Chesterfield - Derbyshire.

In the very centre of the market town of 'Chesterfield' is the old inn ''The Royal oak'' Some details on the wall shield show - Built in the 12th.century is one of the oldest inns in England. It was formally a rest house for 'The Knights Templar' in the years of the holy crusades. Also used as a butchers shop and inn accommodation - the earliest known records show it to be an inn in 1722.
Pip'.. shows another angle - and a close up of the wall notice 'Shield'
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9 comments

Nicolas Mertens said:

Very nice. It looks cozy too.
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Thanks Nicolas'... I have a picture of the inside... I'll add it here.
Cheers from David.. UK...
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful litlle building and so well captured. Like the PiP's too.
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Thank you Jaap'.... I always nip in for a drink.. when in Chesterfield... luckily no one else was in there.. for the interior photo'... Quality not good though due to slow shutter hand held.
Cheers from David.. UK.
5 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, I am a great fan of these old houses !! So charming *********************
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Marie-claire Gallet:

Thanks Marie-claire... yes when we are in Chesterfield I always visit this old inn for a quiet drink away from the crowds... it's fascinating to sit and think of all the many visitors who have passed through the doors over hundreds of years.
Best wishes to you from David.. UK.
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Thank you Claudia'... it is indeed a very unique and rare building....
Cheers'.. and good wishes from David .. UK.
5 years ago

jeybee68 said:

A wonderful old house!
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to jeybee68:

Thanks jeybee.... yes there aren't many old buildings left in the land like this - these days...
Good wishes to you from David J.
5 years ago
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