Plaque

Cross Keys pub

Inscription

The Cross Keys Heritage: Dylan Thomas, J. M. W. Turner, Agatha Christie, John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler, Bob Marley, 1708 - 2012, celebrated figures drank here.

But not Dickens?

Site: Cross Keys pub (1 memorial)

SW3, Lawrence Street, Cross Keys

This pub was first built in 1708 and is considered the oldest pub in Chelsea.

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Cross Keys pub

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Agatha Christie

Detective novelist and playwright.  Born in Torquay, into a well-off family, ...

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Bob Marley

Robert Nesta Marley, singer, lyricist and Rastafarian icon. His reggae songs ...

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John Singer Sargent

Born Florence, Italy. Prolific American painter, specializing in portraits. A...

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Dylan Thomas

Poet. Born at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea, which is now a themed holiday renta...

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J. M. W. Turner

Born (on St George's Day) in Covent Garden. Even as he became successful he r...

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