Lygon Arms revisted

Whilst in the UK in May, Liz Lycette took the time to revisit the Lygon Arms in Broadway Worcestershire. The Lygon Arms was Liz’s first job straight after École Hotelière graduation in 1979. She was General Assistant there for one year! It was interesting to go back and see the Hotel after 30 + years.

Liz proudly holding her École Hotelière Lausanne diploma in 1979 in her uniform in the gardens of 68 High Street Broadway, the house shared with other ladies on the Lygon team. Love that hair and long skirt!!

Liz met up with Mary Anne Reed – Reservations Manager who is still there from the original team and Colwyn in the Stores.

The Lygon today is managed by Barceló Hotels and Resorts.

The Hotel boasts 77 rooms including 7 stunning suites, some dating back to 1532. Liz fondly remembers her first stint in Housekeeping under the watchful eye of Corrine Weaver the Executive Housekeeper. Her duties included polishing furniture and floors with bees wax and delivering sherry and cheese biscuits to all new arriving guests.

It was humbling to work in an establishment with such an amazing history; The Broadway parish register has the first reference to The Inn in 1532. In the 17th century, it served both sides of the Civil War – Oliver Cromwell stayed there before the decisive battle of Worcester in 1651 (the Cromwell Room is where Oliver Cromwell spent the night) and Charles I also used The Inn to meet his supporters.

Nice to go back and see places from many years ago and rekindle the memories.