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.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
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. ...
Jim Marshall OBE, 1923 - 2012, founder of Marshall Amplification
The plaques read left to right chronological by birth date. This modern building sports a clock (of course) with Roman numeral hours and...
Royal Society of Chemistry National Historic Chemical Landmark Former site of the Royal College of Chemistry (1845 - 1872) The College...
This is a foundation stone for the building.
And they say that no one ever put up a plaque to a committee! Ornamental Passions points out the flowers and the rustic fence.
