A popular place of refreshment in the 18th century, in what was then an out of London village. Samuel Pepys records in his diary that he visited Bow, and had eaten a memorable dish of cherries and cream.
More about tea in 18th century East London at Spitalfields Life.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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