Mermaid - Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
N 51° 45.224 W 000° 19.939
30U E 684125 N 5737015
The Mermaid, however far from the sea, could point to a seafaring link. Or it might not.
Waymark Code: WMCK9D
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2011
Views: 3
It may be that pubs with the name 'Mermaid' are an example of ex-seamen bringing back the imagery of the sea and this one is certainly in a maritime setting.
There are places, however, where there are legends relating to the loss of a local child by drowning in a pond or lake. I do not think that there is very much evidence to support that here though.
It could of course simply be a way of displaying a picture of a half naked woman outside a pub.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Not known.
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