The Saracens Head Hotel
Several sovereigns have lodged at the Saracens Head, including Edward I, Edward III and James I.
Charles I, who on 5th May 1646, after an overnight journey from Stamford, Lincolnshire, disguised as a clergyman and with his beard cut off arrived before 7am, at the then named King's Arms. After a short rest Charles I was escorted to the Archbishop's Palace to meet the Scottish Commissioners for talks which proved futile. In the afternoon a troop of armed horsemen arrived to take him to Kelham. Later he was handed over to the Parliamentarians. Part of the hotel dates back to the 12th Century.
Charles I, who on 5th May 1646, after an overnight journey from Stamford, Lincolnshire, disguised as a clergyman and with his beard cut off arrived before 7am, at the then named King's Arms. After a short rest Charles I was escorted to the Archbishop's Palace to meet the Scottish Commissioners for talks which proved futile. In the afternoon a troop of armed horsemen arrived to take him to Kelham. Later he was handed over to the Parliamentarians. Part of the hotel dates back to the 12th Century.
A shaded car
A car stand in the shade of the Saracens head courtyard.
The Courtyard
The Saracens Head courtyard with a view along Church Street and on the left is the sign for the Midland Railway parcel receiving office.
The front aspect
The front of the Saracens Head shot from the opposite side of the road to the passageway leading to Alfred's workshops.
