Melton Mowbray is famous for Fox Hunting and one of the historic ‘stories’ from the 1830s relates to the Marquis of Waterford and the expression “paint the town red” which came about when the Marquis, who was well known for his hooliganism, along with his friends caused havoc throughout the town painting buildings red.
Fox Hunting, as well as other sports such as horse racing, steeplechases and cock fighting attracted people from all sorts of classes including Royalty, Great Military Leaders, Prime Ministers, Poets, Artists & Socialites, Melton Mowbray has had them all over the years.
On this walking tour, we look at the story of Painting the Town Red, as well as taking a look at some of the hunting lodges around town as well as some of the characters and the antics they got up to whilst staying in Melton.
Duration
Aprrox 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Tour Meeting Point: Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach.
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The Paint The Town Red tour can also be booked as a private tour so if this is something your are interested in, please send an email to meltonhistoryfare@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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