Fowlmere: The Chequers
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Fowlmere: The Chequers
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 18 Jul 2021
The diarist Samuel Pepys records a stay here. Grade II listed, the building dates from the late 15th or early 16th century and has later additions, including an inscription of 1675. The photograph was taken just before quarter past eight on what was to be the hottest day of the year to date.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.092933
Longitude
0.072983