The Golden Lion (2) - sign, Austin Road, Charford, Bromsgrove
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The Golden Lion (2) - sign, Austin Road, Charford, Bromsgrove
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 21 Jan 2012
The Golden Lion is an heraldic name but an alternative explanation of its origins as a pub name is that it originated with King Henry I, who reigned from 1100 until his death in 1135. Known as the Lion of Justice, Henry started a royal menagerie at Woodstock in Oxfordshire, which included lions - reputedly the first to be seen in England. The sign is quite common although not as popular as the Red Lion. The sign on this pub is on a post at the edge of the front car park. It is rather faded and as neither the sign nor the pub itself currently carry the Marston's brand name, it seems possible that this is a recent addition to the Marston's chain. Image Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.319081
Longitude
-2.071401