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Discover the fascinating history behind The Knife & Cleaver. From its 18th century building with origins as The Butcher's Arms origins to its role in local heritage.

The Knife & Cleaver

Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire

Building Age: 18th century building with origins as The Butcher's Arms
Original Purpose: Traditional village inn and public house serving local community
Architecture: Traditional 18th-century English village inn architecture with later renovations maintaining period character while adding contemporary comfort. The building retains traditional pub features including exposed beams and period fixtures, recently enhanced with modern boutique-style accommodations and dining facilities.
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Historic 18th-century inn originally known as 'The Butcher's Arms' before becoming The Knife & Cleaver. Parish records show Leon Cuthbert, described as both butcher and publican, was buried on 21st December 1761, connecting the pub's name to its original trade associations. The building faces All Saints Church, the largest parish church in Bedfordshire, creating a quintessential English village setting. The inn served generations of locals and travelers, maintaining its role as a community gathering place while evolving into a modern gastropub with accommodation.

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From Butcher's Arms to Knife & Cleaver: Pub History in Houghton Conquest

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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.

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18th Century Inn established as The Butcher's Arms
1761 Leon Cuthbert, butcher and publican, buried December 21st
19th-20th Century Continued operation as traditional village pub
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