The Prince Rupert, 46 Stodman Street, Newark
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The Prince Rupert, 46 Stodman Street, Newark
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 6 Aug 2016
Grade II Listed and half of a former Wealdon house of wood felled in spring 1452 and altered early 19th and late 20th century. The oldest and most northern example of a Wealden House it was possibly home to a wool merchant from Kent before becoming an inn as this would account for the Kentish design. It provided accommodation and stabling for Prince Rupert’s troops during the English Civil War according to 'Historic Coaching Inns of the Great North Road'. The left hand bay was removed at some point after the siege as it was probably damaged or burnt beyond repair. Formerly The Woolpack it was owned by the John Smith brewery, of Tadcaster who sold it in late 2007 or early 2008. Restoration started in mid 2009 with the re-opening as The Prince Rupert in 2010. Listed landlords of the Woolpack include; 1783 Inns and Beerhouses don't seem to be listed; 1791 John Ware; 1828-1841 Thomas Nevett; 1855 Thomas Fletcher; 1876 Ebenezer Paling; 1891 Simon Gaunt Wilford; 1892 Samuel C Willford; 1885 Edward Jackson (& coal merchant); 1904 George Fletcher.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.076307
Longitude
-0.812217