Eccentric landlady of the Turk's Head Wapping during WW2 - stayed open all hours for service personnel seeking news of their loved ones.
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Mog Murphy
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Turk's Head - Wapping - 2
Welcome to the Turk's Head This former public house has a special history. D...
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