The Talbot Hotel

The site, which included a hotel, about which little is known, was owned by the "Guild of Our Lady of Oundle" which was an association of merchants and traders in the town. When this ceased to function in 1551 it was sold to Thomas Power, who established an inn in 1552. The galleried walkway linking the southern wing with the frontage was glazed in the 16th century. The hotel is reported to be haunted by Mary Queen of Scots who was executed at Fotheringhay in 1587. There are several paintings and mural relating to Queen Mary within the hotel. In the 18th century The Talbot was owned by John Smith, a brewer. It became a coaching inn, and was the base of a service to London run by George…

The limestone building is a "L" shape and has a Collyweston stone slate roof. The archway was used as an entrance for the stagecoaches and horses to enter the courtyard and stables. The interior includes panelling and fireplaces from the 17th century.