The Kings Arms Hotel 147 High Street
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The Kings Arms Hotel 147 High Street
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 21 Apr 2013
Grade II Listed as late 17th or early 18th century The Kings Arms is first recorded in the 18th century but was most famous for being frequented by Berkhamsted-born author Graham Greene. As a major staging post for travellers The King’s Arms became the principal inn of the town with a capacity to stable up to forty horses. It was also said to be the backdrop to a bit of debauchery from the King of France Louis XVIII, who reputedly used to sleep with the Landlord's daughter, Polly Page. James Snook, a highwayman, was an ostler here. He was hanged for his crimes on Boxmoor in 1802. The arms on the sign are not in fact those of any king but of Queen Anne.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.759459
Longitude
-0.562361