New book launched charting North Norfolk hotel's association
with Admiral Lord Nelson and Captain Sir William Hoste

The rich and colourful history of The Hoste in Burnham Market has been documented in a new book published on the 208th anniversary of Trafalgar Day (21st October).

Written in conjunction with Mark Nicholls, maritime author and former Nelson correspondent for the Eastern Daily Press, the publication focuses on the lives of Lord Horatio Nelson and his protégé Sir William Hoste, who were closely connected with both Burnham Market and The Hoste.

Nelson visited The Hoste regularly to read his dispatches during his period of unemployment from 1788 to 1793 and the hotel was named in honour of Captain Sir William Hoste after he won a notable victory at the Battle of Lissa in March 1811.

Originally the manor house of Burnham Westgate Hall, The Hoste was built in about 1551. The first records of it being a hotel were in 1651 when it was owned by the Pitt family and known as the Pitt Arms.  A well-known coaching inn and the first stop from Wells-next-the-Sea on the way to London, it housed the livestock auction market and later the Assizes, where the famous 'Burnham housewife murderers' had their preliminary trials before being sentenced to death at Norwich prison.

Now, as a result of extensive research, Mark Nicholls has uncovered and described a clearer picture of the eighteenth century world, which existed around the two famous sea captains and The Hoste.

He said: "This was an interesting book to work on because of the important role The Hoste has played in the community and the history of Norfolk over the years, and continues to do so to this day. It was fascinating to dig into the history of the building and the wider community in which it stands, as well as highlighting the strong maritime connections to the hotel.

"Nelson had such an influential and interesting life and there are so many aspects of it to nalyse. He was a complete one-off and that's why people are still fascinated by him."

The new book fully conveys the flavour of the present-day Hoste with 40 beautifully illustrated recipes compiled by The Hoste's  Head Chef, James O'Connor.

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Notes to Editors:

A History of TheHoste and its association with Admiral Lord Nelson and Captain Sir William Hoste is available exclusively from The Hoste reception or by ordering it through The Hoste website. www.thehoste.com

Cost: £15 - an ideal Christmas gift.

The Hoste is a four tar nationally known hotel.  It has 62 edrooms across six properties. These are: The Hoste, Vine House boutique hotel, Railway House which features a converted railway carriage, plus three self-catering cottages. There is a luxurious beauty spa, complete with  six-seater hot tub, at the centre of the hotel in the Courtyard Wing.

Menus in the estaurant, which boasts two AA rosettes, are created from fresh, seasonal locally souced ingredients.

For further information please contact:
Kate Cleaver
Tel: 07770 794886
Email: Kate@thehoste.com