Swan & Talbot, 34 North St, Wetherby, W Yorks, UK - Blue Plaques on Waymarking.com

The Swan and Talbot was originally called the Dog and Swan and bore the coat of arms of the Swann family of Askham Manor until 1611. Up to 1824 the inn was under the ownership of the Duke of Devonshire. In 1824, in the Great Sale of Wetherby, the Duke of Devonshire auctioned off the town of Wetherby to finance the building of Chatsworth. The Swan and Talbot sold for £1510 at auction.

The plaque reads

“SWAN AND TALBOT

This important Posting Inn on the Great North Road had ample stabling in coaching days from whence departed the carriers to Leeds. There was a soldiers room under the eaves and a malt kiln in which they brewed their own beer. This inn was first licensed in 1678.”

Blue Plaque managing agency: Wetherby Civic Society Individual Recognized: Swan & Talbot Physical Address: Swan & Talbot 34 North St Wetherby, W Yorks UK Web Address: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/14/2021 dtrebilc visited it