Brewer outlines all the changes made to historic Shrewsbury pub - including an altered name
A county brewer has changed the name of an historic Grade I listed pub that is nearly ready to re-open in Shrewsbury town centre.
Henry Tudor House has been renamed the Henry Tudor Inn 1429, with brewer Joule's saying the new name marks both its historical significance as an "inn" during Henry Tudor's stay and the carbon-dated construction date of 1429.
The Market Drayton-based brewer, which bought the pub last year, is also making other changes as it completes what it calls a light touch repositioning of one of Shrewsbury's most historic buildings. It is being turned into a Joule's Taphouse.
An official opening date of Friday, October 27, has been announced.
The company says the naming pays tribute to Henry Tudor, who once graced rooms in Shrewsbury on his way to the Battle of Bosworth, where he ascended to the throne as King Henry VII in 1486.
The building is adorned with motifs that allude to its rich history, including a Boar's Head, symbolizing Richard III's household.
The private dining room remains a central feature of the building and now bears the name "Earl's Quarters".
The taphouse has several unique spaces offering a variety of experiences, history, character, and intrigue.
There are also a range of "playful and exciting elements throughout the taphouse", which are dedicated to Shrewsbury, and other Salopian history, including the addition of stained glass to the frontage to replace the 20th century obscured glass.
Six glass panels were commissioned by the directors of Joule’s in 2022 to celebrate the acquisition of this famous Wyle Cop Inn, and to celebrate the Shrewsbury collection of Joule’s taps.
The central panel features the Shropshire Loggerheads adjacent to the brewery’s trademark the Red Cross, the sixth oldest beer trademark in the world.
