Red Lion pub (ex) 198, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London,SE16

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Red Lion pub (ex) 198, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London,SE16

Image: © Chris Lordan Taken: 19 Oct 2009

At the junction with Rotherhithe New Road. First recorded in 1805 and ceased trading in 1994. This is the second building; the first was facing west to 'catch' travellers on the busy Rotherhithe New Road. The one shown, built 1870, is facing north to 'catch' travellers on the busier Deptford Lower Road. About 1910 there was a very large red lion, on the roof above the white corner window, that was facing Plough Way. The clean bricks above the same window carried a large sign. The advertising board is hiding four windows. Previous names include 'Halfway House' : The Ship Marlborough' and the 'Jolly Miller'.

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