Centuries of Documented History
Explore 2 detailed historical articles from bedfordshire's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.
Inn established as The Butcher's Arms
Continued operation as traditional village pub
Transformation to The Knife & Cleaver gastropub with accommodation
Operating as award-winning boutique inn and restaurant
Leon Cuthbert, butcher and publican, buried December 21st
George Brooks marries Anne Fisher, acquiring Flitwick Manor
John Thomas Brooks inherits the manor upon marriage to Mary Hatfield
Mary Ann Brooks, only daughter, is born
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Flitwick Manor Hotel
The documented history of the Brooks family at Flitwick Manor, particularly the tragic loss of Mary Ann Brooks in 1848, provides the historical foundation for the manor's most compelling ghost stories.
The Knife & Cleaver
The transformation of The Knife & Cleaver from its origins as The Butcher's Arms reflects centuries of village pub tradition in Houghton Conquest, with documented connections to local trades and community life.
Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Building Age: Built in 1632 by Edward Blofield, with significant Georgian alterations between 1793-1808
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Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire
Building Age: 18th century building with origins as The Butcher's Arms
1 historical article available
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