Place    From 1772 

Drapers' Hall

Categories: Liveries & Guilds

The Drapers' Company has owned the site since 1543. The first building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, and its successor also burnt down in 1772. The current building was designed by John Gorham. Our picture is of the Livery Hall.

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

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