Town of Ramsgate


Town of Ramsgate

Colonel Blood caught here, after trying to steal Crown Jewels

Location: 62 Wapping High Street, E1W2PN

Description: It was here that Colonel Blood was captured as he tried to steal the Crown Jewels. It was also the location of the capture of the 'hanging judge'...Judge Jeffries.

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Town of Ramsgate

Colonel Blood caught here, after trying to steal Crown Jewels

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Credits: The London Companion - Jo Swinnerton

1» Arrived from Australia and by chance popped into this pub and was blown away by the atmposphere,food and total charm of the place - especially the two in charge - a Mr & Mrs Biddle I believe. Also fun clientele - very, very happy crowd! one of the best memories of my trip. (Peter Keogh)
Posted by Peter Keogh on 2007-08-23

Other places nearby:


The Water Rats», 3.0km

A Pub not a Broadsheet», 8.0km

The Ring», 1.8km

The Goat», 5.4km

Captain Kidd Public House», 0.1km

Blythe Hill Tavern», 4.3km

The Plough Inn», 4.3km

The Viaduct Tavern», 1.9km

The Speaker», 3.0km

Piers Morgan's Pub», 5.8km

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