This was an ancient inn, as it is recorded in 1480 as being on the Prior's ground. The Angel in Cook Street only assumed the title of Hotel in its latter years, from 1919.
This is a sign used since the Middle Ages reflecting the connection between religious establishments and travellers' inns and hostels at that time.
LICENSEES:
1822 - 1845 George Smith
1850 - 1866 Elizabeth Smith
1866 - 1871 John Sawrey, Innkeeper and silk weaver
1874 John Smith
1879 - 1881 Frederick Rainbow
1886 W. Fitzhugh
1890 - 1924 Edward Lewin
