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Hanoverian Royal Arms from Old London Bridge

  • Type: Sign



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Timeline

Y/M/D Association Description Place Locale Food Event
1728/00/00 The Great Stone Gate at the southern entrance to London Bridge is rebuilt. The Coat of Arms of George II, probably executed in stone, are installed on the facade. London Bridge and Nancy's Steps London
1760/00/00 Houses on London Bridge are razed as work begins on widening the bridge. George II's Coat of Arms are sold to a pub owner, the date '1760' is added and George's initials altered to III. London Bridge and Nancy's Steps London
1760/00/00 Hanoverian Royal Arms from London Bridge are installed on a tavern on King Street, now called Newcomen Street. The date '1760' is added and George's initials altered to III. Kings Arms Public House With Refixed Coat Of Arms London
1890/00/00 A three story, red brick building is erected on Newcomen Street in Southwark. Originally King Street, the road is named after Mrs Newcomen who had a School on Bowling Green Lane. Kings Arms Public House With Refixed Coat Of Arms London

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Particulars for Hanoverian Royal Arms from Old London Bridge:
Disposition Architectural Remnant
Area of Significance Architecture
Era House of Hanover British royal house of German origin
Sight Category Object
Historic Use Pedestrian Related
Historic Use Secondary structure
Object Sign an object that indicates or advertises something else
Area of Significance Transportation
Historic Use Work of Art

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NHLE List Entry Number: 1385719



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