The White Bear, Barnsley white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: Formerly called The White Bear Public House & re-named The Royal Hotel after Princess Victoria & The Duchess Of Kent called here in 1835

The White Bear, later renamed The Royal Hotel, gained historical significance when it was visited by Princess Victoria and her mother, the Duchess of Kent, in 1835, shortly before Victoria became Queen. This visit elevated its status as a local landmark tied to royal history.