1382 |
Tetsworth marked on the earliest known map of
England.
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1447 |
Hermitage founded at Tetsworth to maintain and repair road.
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1482 |
Innkeeper of The Swan was indicted for selling victuals at
excessive prices.
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1500's |
John Bonyer was tenant of The Swan.
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1580's |
It is rumoured that Queen Elizabeth I stayed at The Swan.
During the late 16th Century the Petty family were owners.
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1600's |
It was recorded that four armed men attacked a coach and opened
strong boxes on the road at Tetsworth. The original parts of the
existing building were built: a two storey 'L' shaped timber frame
structure with three chimneys. During the 17th century the area
around Tetsworth was well noted for the abundance of highwaymen
and footpads and this was considered a particularly dangerous
stretch of road between London and Oxford.
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1643 |
During the Civil War, Major Gunter's cavalry was stationed
at Tetsworth prior to the Battle of Chalgrove.
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1644 |
King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria stationed themselves
at Tetsworth from where they were able to set up headquarters
in Oxford. The French Ambassador stayed at The Swan when his
coach broke an axle on his way to Oxford.
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1660's |
Sir Charles Sedley owned The Swan and changed its name to
'The Sedley Arms'. He was a courtier of Charles II, playwright
and noted for his debauchery which was chronicled by Pepys. The
Swan was extensively remodelled adding the ballroom and providing
a brick facade.
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1718 |
The road became a turnpike.
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1727 |
Dr Edmund Hailey stayed after visiting Oxford.
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1832 |
Queen Victoria visited Oxford on 'Progression' with her Mother
and visited The Swan on her return journey.
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1840's |
Due to the establishment of the railways and consequent decline
of road traffic, part of The Swan was converted into a post office.
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1879 |
The horse Sir Bevys, which was stabled at The Swan, won the
Derby for Baronne Helene de Rothschild.
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1950's |
William (Wicked Willy) Palmer bought The Swan from Halls Brewery.
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1960's |
Jim Tuck and Frank Grierson were landlords.
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1988 |
The Swan closed. Furniture and fixtures were stripped out and
windows boarded up.
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1995 |
On January 2nd The Swan at Tetsworth was launched as a quality
Antiques Centre, Restaurant and Bar. |
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