says "In 1782, the Phoenix Fire Office was established by sugar refiners for sugar refiners, prompted by objections to the excessive rates charged by the existing insurance companies, including the Sun Fire Office."
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Phoenix Fire Office
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Cherry Tree Trust
A privately funded charity established by Charles Pink. Its objective is to foster growth by finding a way to support small businesses.
1 memorial
Tyburn Turnpike House
This toll gate is thought to have stood about where Marble Arch now stands.
1 memorial
Courage Brewery
Started by John Courage in Horselydown Lane. Ran the Anchor Brewery in Park Street 1955-86.
1 memorial
Bull and Mouth Inn
A coaching inn. From British History: "Burnt in the {1666 Great} Fire and rebuilt. Rebuilt about 1830-1 as the Queen's Hotel. Demolished 1887. The inn is said to have derived its name from the sign...
2 memorials
Queen's Head Inn, Southwark
Coaching Inn. It's origin is uncertain, but in the 15th century it was owned by the Poynings family and was known as the Crossed Keys or Crowned Keys. It may have been renamed in honour of Queen El...
1 memorial
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