
The Kings Head
The Kings Head is a traditional pub on the west side of Lower Bridge Street. The pub is a few minutes walk down hill from the Cross. The name of the pub refers to when King Charles stayed at the nearby Gamul House during the English Civil War.
This was once the house of Randle Holme 1, Mayor of Chester 1633 - 4.
It was described as a 'new building' in 1633. Four generations of the Holme family
worked as Chester Heralds and historians during the 17th Century.
Their painted heraldic memorial tablets are a feature of many Cheshire Churches.
Inside
Accommodation is available. There is also a restaurant upstairs. There is an old fireplace downstairs at the bar.
Old Oak beams are visible in the bar area.
The way out.
Upstairs Restaurant
Stairs from the Pub leading up to the Restaurant.
The sword mounted above the door was found in the 1930's. It dates to the 17th Century. It is thought it was hidden after a crime had been committed long ago.
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