Relief

White Lion Pub

Inscription

{East-most lion:}
1898

{West-most lion:}
1714
{He is standing on a mound on which there appears to be:}
HP

The current building obviously does not date back to 1714 and is not hugely interesting but the lions are magnificent.

Site: White Lion Pub (1 memorial)

N1, White Lion Street

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