local notable families seem to have had divided loyalties, although the war ended with great rejoicings outside the "limes" in sherrard street, home of sir henry hudson. his father, robert hudson founded the maison dieu almshouses opposite the church in 1640, which complement the stone-built "anne of cleves house" opposite. this was built in 1384 and housed chantry priests until the dissolution. it was then included in the estates of anne of cleves by henry viii, as a divorce settlement in the 16th century, although there is local debate about whether she ever stayed there. it is now a public house owned by everards brewery, a leicester-based brewery. it is a grade ii* listed building.