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The Whittington Inn was built in 1310 by Sir William De Whittington, he
was a knight of arms and the Grandfather of the famous Dick Whittington. At first it was named the
Whittington Manor, although in 1788 it became an Inn as it is known today. Lord Stamford
bought the licence and the old signboard from the original Whittington that was a few yards away it. The stunning
look and location of the inn is key to its popularity. Over its long years of life it has many tales to tell and has had a few famous
visitors.
Famous People
Charles II
It was believed that Charles II went over Kinver Heath where tradition
has it the King halted at Whittington Manor, now the Whittington Inn. He stayed here and hid in the priest hole in one of
the rooms after the battle of Worcester.
Queen Anne
In 1711 Queen Anne stayed at the manor house, and the solid oak front
door holds one of only two her Royal seals in the country.
Haunting`s at the Inn
Dick Whittington
He was said to have once owned the building and returns to keep an eye
on it. On a summer nights it is said that he can be seen on an evening. His black coach and horses can be glimpsed travelling up
from the Inn towards the old Kidderminster Road.
He might offer to give
you a lift one of these cold eerie nights.
Lady Jane Grey
There are claims that the Inn are haunted by the ghost of Lady Jane
Grey who resided here as a little girl. She is said to roam on the stairs
of the Inn.
Additionally, a monk has said to be seen in here and an entity that
reportedly tries to strangle people as they sleep.
In one of the rooms by the fireplace is one of the secret places, where
you can hear the clinking of money.
Who is counting their money even after death?
In the same room
there is a male figure who resides in here.
The Inn has 2 haunted roads adjoining and is steeped in history so no
wonder the marvellous building has a tale or TWO to tell and a few ghosts that have stayed along
the way.
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