Following last week's pilgrimage to Canterbury this week we are heading in the opposite direction to Little Kingshill in the Chilterns. Some familiar roads, small country lanes and one easy bridleway. Passing a couple of well visited pubs we are aiming for lunch at The Full Moon. On the way we will pass what is reputed to be England's oldest, independent ale house, The Royal Standard of England. 68 miles to lunch and back for tea in Sunbury. A number of hills but no serious climbs. Prompt start from New Haw please.
The Royal Standard of England
The Royal Standard of England
2 comments:
Hans a very interesting article about the Royal Standard. Not sure if I will make it but have a good day. Weather forecast not good but hope it's not wet all day.
Just as a comment and being from Nottingham I am biased. I understood that the oldest Inn in England is the Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem built into the Castle Rock but I think that goes back to 1186?
Have a good day!
There seem to be quite a few contenders for this title. The Royal Standard does qualify its claim with the word 'freehouse'.
Needless to say Wikipedia provides some further information on other claimants:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Trip_to_Jerusalem
Jeff
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