Credit for this entry to:
Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
The Grapes Tavern is a protected building and was converted from several steeply tiled adjoining houses. It is on the site of the 16th century Christopher Inn where passengers gathered prior to taking the stage coach to Dover.
SE1, Borough High Street, 121, Kentish Buildings
The plaque is in the alleyway.
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Grapes Tavern
Former Inn. Probably named after the patron saint of travellers. It appears o...
First mentioned in 1842. It occupies the site of the former Christopher Inn. ...
{Above the lion symbol and shield of Millwall Football Club:}On this site sto...
'Barrett Barrett' was indeed her maiden name (ensuring one's inheritance some...
This plaque, which was on the east face of the plinth (the back in our photo)...
Sir Alfred Munning, President of the Royal Academy, lived here, 1920 - 1922. ...
{Beneath a silhouette:} Robert Browning poet, born Camberwell 1812, live...
