The Maids Head Hotel in Tombland, Norwich, has completed work on its latest suite, which has been named Catherine of Aragon. Louise Norfolk won a competition on the hotel’s Facebook page to name the suite and suggested Catherine of Aragon. Her prize is a night’s stay in the suite.
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was the first wife of Henry VIII. She visited Norwich in 1520 and stayed with the Prior of the Benedictine Monastery (Norwich Cathedral). During her stay, she was entertained at the Maids Head Inn.
