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. ...
English Heritage Ernest Bevin, 1881 - 1951, trade union leader and statesman, lived here in flat No. 8, 1931 - 1939.
H.G. Wells writer lived in this house in 1894 whilst writing The Time Machine. The H.G. Wells Society
The Harmsworth plaque is inside the entrance lobby to the Museum, just to the right of our photo.
182 Grove Road. From 1888 to 1911 "The Children's Fold" or "Sheppard House". One of Dr. Barnardos Children's Homes. Historic Buildings of...
This small garden is well-hidden. It's to the east of the tower Sivill House, that's the building in the background of our photo. We we...
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