The Shakespeare - Powis Street, Woolwich, London, UK
N 51° 29.459 E 000° 04.082
31U E 296463 N 5708502
This relief head and shoulders bust of William Shakespeare looks down from high in Powis Street in Woolwich in south east London.
Waymark Code: WMG1PD
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/02/2013
Views: 2
This four storey building used to be a public house but is
now a slot machine hall on the ground floor and living accommodation
above.
The Secret London website [visit link] tells
us:
"(Former) Shakespeare Pub
Look up to see the head of Shakespeare and the monkey
above. This pub was rebuilt in about 1900. Thirsty dockers – and sailors – would
once have found a pub every few yards around Woolwich but most closed down as
the dockyards shut and shipping moved to more efficient container terminals away
from the Thames."
Location Type: Statue/Bust/Portrait
Property Type:: Private
Date of event:: c1900
Location notes::
The relief is on a building in a public street so is accessible 24/7 but is probably best viewed during daylight hours.
URL for Additional Information:: [Web Link]
If other, please explain:: Not listed
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