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. ...
Morton Hotel is part of Imperial London Hotels Ltd who own the building.
The plaque is on the pavement to the left of the war memorial. More information about the VC plaque project at Centenary News.
English Heritage Sir Laurence Gomme, 1853 - 1916, clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian, lived here, 1895 - 1909.
Lord Hore-Belisha, 1893 - 1957, statesman, lived here. Greater London Council
From the Imperial College website: The Royal College of Science building was completed in 1906 ….. The building was designed by architect...