The former Marquis of Granby
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The former Marquis of Granby
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 21 Jul 2024
Former inn built 1695, restored 1999. The Marquis of Granby was a popular soldier in the 18th century, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-General, Commander in Chief and Master-General of the Ordnance. Subsequently he followed a career in politics. He is probably best known today for being popularly supposed to have more pubs named after him than any other person (mostly in the East Midlands) — due, it is said, to his practice of setting up old soldiers of his regiment as publicans when they were too old to serve any longer.
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Image Location
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53.429015
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-0.181081