In 1665 the Rev. Thomas Lowery was ejected from the Church of England after the Reformation and purchased the property, using it as a chapel from where he ministered to non-conformists. He died in 1681 and the house passed to his son Jeremy, a London apothecary. On his death in 1708, the house was sold, and in this year became an Inn known as the Woolpack.

It is worth reflecting that the Woolpack was standing here next to the parish church of St. Peter ad-Vincula before America was discovered, and from within its rooms past patrons may have talked about Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, the conflicts at Waterloo and Balaclava, discussed the latest novels by Dickens or chatted excitedly about the latest invention.

The Inn is now a Grade 1 listed building and has therefore undergone very few changes in recent years. The building still has tremendous character with its beams and low ceilings and traditional warmth supplied by the numerous open fireplaces, thus creating a wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy a light snack, evening meal or just a drink.