The Rose and Crown - one of Wimbledon's oldest public houses, dating from the early 17th century. It was a starting point for stage coaches to London. The Victorian poets Leigh Hunt and Algernon Swinburne often met here.
SW19, High Street, Wimbledon, Rose and Crown pub
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Rose and Crown, Wimbledon
From Wimbledon Heritage Map: "part 17C, late 18C Â early 19C public house, not...
Poet. Born Southgate. Named 'James Henry Leigh Hunt' after the Duke of Chando...
Born 7 Chester Street, Chelsea. Poet associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. He ...
Each name is given with the year of birth and death, and a post-nominal related to the Order of St John: CSTJ - Commander of the Order of...
Their majesties King George III & Queen Charlotte were received in this brewery by Samuel Whitbread, 24th May 1787.
In our photo the plaque can be seen in the paving, in the shadow but catching the light. Quite a dull foundation stone which we may not ...
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