Whilst building my UK mapping project (britmap.com), I came across this interesting building. I visited here many times as a kid but never knew its true story.

It was the biggest hotel in Europe when I was first built in 1867. It is V shaped in honour of Queen Victoria. It was the would-be home of the Fuhrer. Interesting place!

by YorkshireHeaven

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  1. Local historian Mike Covell however, confirmed he has found no official evidence to back up the “fascinating” story – nor is he aware of any documents being uncovered.

    Although he did point out that the Nazi regime did have a habit of burning documentation.

    But, as my grandad used to say “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story”.

  2. I’ve heard this claim about Marischal College in Aberdeen where I’m from. But I think it also doesn’t have much supporting evidence, probably just an urban myth.

    [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marischal_College](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marischal_College)

    [https://external-preview.redd.it/a93X3Xwz0EuVzCKtT9kjAiGptiainXgRHBgFCjaqTqw.jpg?auto=webp&s=72d44bede394f5ccc3cd4d1ac060676ed54b674a](https://external-preview.redd.it/a93X3Xwz0EuVzCKtT9kjAiGptiainXgRHBgFCjaqTqw.jpg?auto=webp&s=72d44bede394f5ccc3cd4d1ac060676ed54b674a)

    I believe Rochdale Town Hall also claims to be Hitler’s favourite UK building

  3. i watched a youtube reviewer do this hotel and gave it a terrible review. then i visited the beach up there and saw this hotel, it dominates the view, i had to stay.

    they were dog friendly and they gave me a seaview. i liked it, having spent 10 months in a victorian prison it really wasnt too dissimilar feeling inside the room.

    i enjoyed my time at the hotel.

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