The Benefits of Befriending a Prince
Boston Manor House
In 1834, James and Jane Clitherow, the owners of Boston Manor House, became the first commoners to host King William IV and Queen Adelaide.
This talk draws on the fascinating personal letters of James’ sister Mary to explain how this unlikely relationship came about, what it was like to be friends with royalty, and just how much it cost to host the King and Queen for a night.