The former Black Boy public house
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The former Black Boy public house
Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 29 Jul 2024
This now closed public house is on the corner of Albion Street and Chatham Street, it closed in 2012. It is planned to be converted into student accommodation. The name referred to the young Charles II who, because of his swarthy complexion, was known as 'the black boy'.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.631642
Longitude
-1.13059