Royal Hop Pole Hotel, 94 Church Street, Tewkesbury

Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 19 Jun 2005

Grade II* Listed late 15th century former house and late 18th century coaching inn re-fronted and extended also late 18th century. The central section has an ornate portico, dating from 1921, having replaced a wide gateway leading to the yard and stables at the rear. It's been known as The Royal Hop Pole since the 1890s, following a visit in September 1891 by Princess Mary of Teck, later Queen Mary, royal consort of George V and has reputedly been known previously by a number of names including The Crown during Henry VIII's reign. The hotel is mentioned in Dicken's Pickwick Papers. It was purchased by J.D. Wetherspoon and opened by them in May 2008. In April 2021 during the COVID lockdown kitchen refurbishment and external repairs were carried out. Directory and Census entries include, 1830 William Marks, 1839 Mary Talboys, 1839 John Willetts (& posting house), 1842-1844 Thomas Willetts, 1851-1852 Thomas Knight & Coal Merchant listed under ‘Taverns and Public Houses’ not ‘Inns’, 1856-1863 Henry White, 1868 Miss Eliza White, 1879 Miss Elizabeth Baylis, 1885 Mrs Annie Bateman, 1891 Robert Robson & farmer, 1894 Robert Robson, 1897 Robert William Fouracre, 1901 Lester Martin, 1911 Marie Winwood and 1914 Henry W Hewat.

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