Plaque

Swan Wharf

Inscription

This building stands on the site of Swan Wharf which in the nineteenth century was the site of a brewery and public house 'Swan Inn'. The inn was destroyed by fire in 1871.

Site: Swan Wharf (1 memorial)

SW6, Willowbank, Swanbank Court

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Swan Wharf

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Swan Wharf & Swan Inn

In the 19th century Swan Wharf was the site of a brewery and public house 'Sw...

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