Plaque

Samuel Whitbread - royal visit

Inscription

Their majesties King George III & Queen Charlotte were received in this brewery by Samuel Whitbread, 24th May 1787.

Site: Samuel Whitbread - royal visit (1 memorial)

EC1, Chiswell Street, 52

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Samuel Whitbread - royal visit

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Queen Charlotte

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Brewer and member of parliament. Born at Cardington, near Bedford. He set up ...

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