Blue boar, the name of many pubs in westminster, norwich, billericay, maldon, witney and elsewhere, from the badge of the earls of oxford. The building was subsequently altered and extended in the 16th, 17th and early 19th centuries. We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this important campaigning project. Maldon locally is a town and civil parish on the blackwater estuary in essex, england. Maldon is a town of circa 15000 people on the tidal river chelmer by the blackwater estuary in essex. Over more than 600 years the blue boar on silver street has been a home, a hotel, a staging point for traders, an auction venue and even. Make offer lg6344526 the blue boar, maldon, unused gvg. As recalled in the 325line anglosaxon poem the battle of maldon, a marauding army of vikings were confronted by a force of east saxons led by ealdorman brihtnoth in ad 991 the vikings had already pillaged folkestone, sandwich and ipswich before they were confronted by brihtnoth at maldon. A contemporary update of the hotel is ongoing and many of the bedrooms and function rooms have been refurbished to a high standard. The blue boar hotel is situated in central maldon next to all saints church at the top of the high street.
Sunday tba braintree at the apiary coney green, gt. Maldon collectable english postcards for sale ebay. It is believed that he passed through the maldon area as his initials were said to be found carved on a tree in. Rich in architectural and historical interest dating back to the second half of the 14th century, the blue boar. Havana club 3yo rum, beefeater gin, absolut blue vodka, cointreau, olmeca gold tequila and lime layered on coca cola 8. Welcome to blue boar hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. As you push open the door, you enter a time capsule, a perfectly preserved seventeenthcentury library, the walls clad with old oak panelling, the shelves lined with beautifully maintained leatherbound books. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. The blue boar is a former coaching inn that sits on witneys market square. Heritage list entry summary for blue boar hotel part heritage list entry summary for blue boar hotel part. Essentially, according to the poem, an army of vikings largely from norway led by olaf tried to land in maldon having made a series of unpleasant visits along the essex and kent coast beforehand. Southendonsea is 23 miles from blue boar hotel, while colchester is 22 miles away. The front of the property has several 8 over 8 sash windows.
Chelmsford cathedral and layer marney tower are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at mill. Sale of the contents of the blue boar hotel, maldon, essex. Once a major presence in metro louisville, it is still remembered for its old downtown location on fourth avenue near broadway. Located in maldon, blue boar hotel features a bar, garden and free wifi throughout the property.
Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. The heroic poem about the battle was written shortly after. You can get a bus to maldon directly from chelmsford train station what to buy. Maldon is a town and civil parish on the blackwater estuary in essex, england. James westminster menu view the menu for blue boar bar conrad london st. Blue boar hotel ligt in maldon en beschikt over een bar, een tuin en gratis wifi in alle ruimtes. Walk back along the high street and turn left into silver street, once the site of maldons mint.
Blue boar, the name of many pubs in westminster, norwich, billericay. Trustees attended at the local blue boar inn which is also still in existence. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Maldon tl8407se silver street 57416196 west side 240971 no. With 20 ensuite bedrooms, an elegant restaurant, open daily from breakfast through to dinner, and a welcoming bar serving coffees, cocktails and.
Maldon heritage trail leaflet 2 pdf for web 15 07 19. The church, moot hall, vicarage and the blue boar hotel are the principal monuments. Buy maldon collectable english postcards and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. About us the blue boar the most historic pub in maldon.
The hotel is jammed packed with history, artifacts etc and is really intersting. It is on the a414 10 miles 16 km east of chelmsford, and 49 miles 79 km north east of charing cross, london, using the a essex is a county built on london clay, overlain with pockets of gravel deposited by riparian action, the lowest land is made up of river alluvium and salt marsh. Rooms the blue boar the most historic pub in maldon. The family lived in the blue boar as an occasional residence, supplementary to their main seat at castle hedingham. The blue boar was awarded a food hygiene rating of 4 good by maldon district council on 4th april 2019 food hygiene and safety. In the 1750s the blue boar was a stopping off point for the maldon stage fly. The battle of maldon took place on the 10 th august 991 at the mouth of the river blackwater near maldon in essex. Note on the extreme right of the photograph the edge of a quoits or rings board, to be replaced during the 1930s with a dartboard. This private home and guest house displays the sign of its origin. Maldon and the surrounding area are the setting for a series of books by the. Maldons treasure the library of thomas plume one of essexs greatest.
Rich in architectural and historical interest dating back to the second half of the 14th century, the blue boar hotel is a true landmark of maldon. James london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, blue boar bar conrad london st. The blue boar is a fabulous, traditional pub serving real ales and homecooked food from its stunning location on the green in the picturesque village of aldbourne in wiltshire. Perhaps experienced beekeepers might also reveal their blunders. Beyond the grand georgian frontage of this 18th century coaching inn you will find buildings of rich architectural design as well as character. Nearby bus routes 20m 31, 31c, 31x, 75, 95, 288 submit pub feedback to camra. The blue boar hotel dates back to the second half of the 14th century. Joel hicks, who was raising money for the always with a smile charity, takes part in the maldon mud race in maldon, essex on may 05, 20. The race originated in 1973 and involves competitors racing around a course on the mudbanks of the river blackwater at low tide. It is most renowned for maldon sea salt which is produced in the area. Beyond the georgian frontage is the oldest part of the complex which is timber. Cat and custard pot in shipton moyne is said to originate from the book.
Clare auction sale of the contents of the blue boar. It offers a restaurant serving homemade food and rooms with baths and showers. The oldest part of the blue boar dates from the early 1600s and records show that it has been an ale house since that time. To compliment our two spacious bars and stunning blue room, the grounds are home to florarich exterior seating.
Henry weinhards blue boar ale is a american cream ale style beer brewed by blitzweinhard brewing co. The pub is a wadworths house with wadworths 6x and ipa always available along with two regularly changed guest ales as well as a selection of draught lagers, beers and. Maldons name comes from mael meaning monument or cross and dun meaning hill, so translates as monument on the hill. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Set in maldon, blue boar hotel features a bar, garden and free wifi throughout the. History there was a late roman port here, on low ground on the south bank of the river blackwater, but the main settlement grew further up the hill, where around 914ad king edward the elder built a fortified town, or burh. Welcome to blue boar hotel, a nice option for travellers like you. A historic coaching inn dating back to the 17th century, the blue boar is a pub, restaurant and hotel in witney, oxfordshire. Our car park is available for all guests at the rear of the hotel. The placename maldon is first attested in 9 in the anglosaxon chronicle, where it appears as maeldun. Established in the 1400s, the blue boar hotel is a venue packed with history and character. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a full englishirish breakfast.
The blue boar, maldon in the 1920s the photo shows the bar at the blue boar that we played in but this image is from the 1920s, predarts. We are getting married in maldon in july and visited this hotel to book our large reception. The blue boar hotel is a grade ii listed property built in the late 14th century. The bar is filled with authentic original character and history, with pictures on the wall, original documentation and memorabilla complementing. New owner of maldons the blue boar has ambitious plans to. All guests and customers must register their vehicles within 10 minutes of arrival at the bar or reception to avoid a fine.
You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time blue boar. The blue boar food hygiene rating from maldon district. Are there any historical sites close to blue boar hotel. The inaugural meeting was on 28 august 1947 at the blue boar hotel. Drinks menu the blue boar, witney pub, restaurant, hotel. It is the seat of the maldon district and starting point of the chelmer and blackwater navigation. There are two ground floor traditional bars and, upstairs, a baronial long room for functions. Maldon is an attractive hilltop town with a history dating back to the saxon period. History, architecture and timber windows in maldon, essex. In 1836 an early exploration party led by major mitchell, on his return journey from portland to sydney, crossed the loddon at newstead and passed south of mount tarrengower. See more ideas about sailing, boat and sailing ships. Pub names are used to identify and differentiate pubs. Henry weinhards blue boar ale blitzweinhard brewing co.
With comfortable, wellequipped accommodations, traditional charm and attractive original features, the blue boar represents the best of an old english country pub, where traditional values and atmosphere still survive the oldest parts of the inn date back to the early 1600s and records show that there has been an alehouse on this site since that time. Buy maldon, essex postcard and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Blue boar cafeterias was a chain of cafeteriastyle restaurants based in louisville, kentucky. Saturday epping forest apiary meetingdetails to follow. During the 1930s, guion guyon clement earle 18701940 served as advertising manager. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Rooms at the blue boar hotel feature tvs, hairdryers and free wifi is available in public areas of the. Blue boar hotel part, maldon 1256388 historic england. About us the blue boar, witney pub, restaurant, hotel. Kick back on the deck chairs and play lawn games in the garden, or enjoy a drink in our cobbled courtyard and admire the blue boar s 15th century facade.
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