Former Inn. Probably named after the patron saint of travellers. It appears on a plan of 1542 in the location which until the beginning of the 19th century, was known as Christopher Alley, and was later renamed Kentish Buildings.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Christopher Inn
The Grapes Tavern is a protected building and was converted from several stee...
Architects who designed the 1935 Brady Settlement building. We wonder if this firm is connected to the Mrs N. S. Joseph who was one of the 1896 founders of the Brady Settlement.
The authoritative-looking picture source website gives the date of opening as 4 April 1892 (contradicting the plaque) and the closing date as 1949 for passengers and 1962 finally.
Son of architect Ewart Culpin. Also designed Greenwich Town Hall. RIBA vice-president.
Architect. He designed the Egyptian Avenue and the Terrace Catacombs in Highgate Cemetery.
Architect with London County Council in 1905. Born Devonport, Plymouth.