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The Swan, Higham Ferrers and Henry Chichele blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Former Swan pub. Henry V gave Archbishop Chichele permission to build Chichele College in 1422. The funding to erect and maintain the College came from Chichele's properties in Essex and Higham, including the revenue from his Higham Inn, The Swan. Recorded plaque organisation: Higham Ferrers Town Council.

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