White Lion - James Street, Covent Garden, London, UK.
N 51° 30.778 W 000° 07.428
30U E 699569 N 5710793
Although not so common as the Red Lion, the White Lion is none the less a fairly common pub sign.
Waymark Code: WMC04E
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/10/2011
Views: 10
This one is a white lion rampant and is normally a heraldic reference to Edward VI, The Duke of March or the Duke of Norfolk.
It is particularly common in eastern England. In nature the white lion is a mutation, but in heraldry may signify strength and purity.
Being located in the heart of Covent Garden, this pub is extremely busy.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Est 1873 and rebuilt 1888.
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