Sign for the Star Inn
Introduction
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Sign for the Star Inn
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 2 Apr 2011
Originally a religious symbol, referring either to the star of Bethlehem or to the Virgin Mary, one of whose titles is 'the Star of the Sea'. Since 1634 a sixteen-pointed star has also appeared in the arms of the Worshipful Company of Innholders, formerly a guild of innkeepers. The Star as a pub name dates from the 15th century. For a view of the inn Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.438111
Longitude
-0.685429