Plaque

Fountain Court

Inscription

This way was called Fountain Court until 1883 from the Fountain Tavern which stood on this site.

Site: Fountain Tavern (2 memorials)

WC2, Strand, Savoy Buildings

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Fountain Court

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Fountain Tavern

Here the political opponents of Sir Robert Walpole met, using the title of th...

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Fountain Court

Named after the Fountain Tavern which it contained, Fountain Court was built ...

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Fountain Tavern

Fountain Tavern

In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where the politic...

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