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A large crowd gathers in a town square featuring a church, with bunting hung above and a large flag displayed in the foreground.

Coronation of George V, 1911, Market Hill St Ives

Golden Lion Hotel, Market Hill, St Ives

History of Golden Lion Hotel

Listed Building

Earlier-Mid C19. 3 storeys, with 2 storey wings. Double-fronted with 5 windows.

The three-story brick Golden Lion Hotel features a large lion statue, a carriage in the foreground, and people standing outside.

Golden Lion Hotel 1897

The Golden Lion is not mentioned in a survey of St Ives in 1720s. The Golden Lion was the most important inn in St Ives by the late 19th century.

The cream-colored Golden Lion Hotel stands next to a stone church tower with three people standing under its arched entrance.

Golden Lion St Ives (RGL2026)

Building dates

  • Built 1800–1870
Source for this date
  • Built 1800–1870: Listed building: Earlier-Mid C19 (grade II)

Tags

  • Hotel
  • Listed building
  • Public House

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  • St Ives

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