Queen's Aid House, Grade II listed building in Nantwich, England
Queen's Aid House is a three-story timber-framed structure with black-and-white exterior on High Street 41. The building features decorative panels and overhanging floors, with commercial space on the ground level and residential quarters above.
Merchant Thomas Cleese built this structure in 1584 following a major fire in 1583 that destroyed many buildings in the town. The reconstruction effort was aided by outside support, reflecting the importance of the settlement at that time.
The building displays an inscription relating to royal support that the town received following a major fire. This connection to that assistance remains visible to visitors today.
The building sits on the main street in Nantwich town center and is easily accessible on foot. The facade and structure are fully visible from the street, allowing for detailed viewing without requiring entry.
Noted preacher Matthew Henry spent his final moments in this house in 1714 while traveling to deliver sermons to a local congregation. This connection to an important religious figure is less known than the building's architectural features.
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