There was an Inn here earlier but the name has never been found. The Inn was renamed after the Earl of Offord (an eccentric who had his coach drawn by stags) was chased by a pack of hounds and sought refuge in the yard of the Inn. The word "ram" being associated with a strong scent, the Inn was re-named The Ram |
for the full story please click here to go to the entry for the RUTLAND ARMS HOTEL