Highgate Hill's Memorial Story


Highgate Hill's Memorial Story

Dick Whittington and his cat are remembered here.

Location: Highgate Hill, N19

Description: At the bottom of Highgate Hill sits a memorial, a spot which according to legend, was a resting place for a man and a cat!

I know...an odd combination, but it was here that Dick Whittington supposedly heard the Bow Bells that summoned him back to London and a better life.

Many people are still familiar with this rags-to-riches tale, which sees Dick, a poor boy from Gloucester, making his way to London to seek his fortune, with a little help from his feline friend.

Themes: HistoricalHistorical Theme  LiteraryLiterary Theme  QuirkyQuirky Theme
Highgate Hill's Memorial Story

Dick Whittington and his cat are remembered here.

Ranking This Month: 1526/2993

Pages Hit This Month: 51


Credits: Judy Lloyd

Your Comments:

Name:
Email:
Your email will ONLY be used once, to confirm the publication of your comments. We value your contribution and privacy.

Anti-spam Security: Please enter this code: CAPTCHA↺


Other places nearby:


Charles I's Intercepted Letter», 3.4km

Sylvia's Suffragette Shop», 5.7km

Former St Mary's School», 5.4km

The downfall of Wanstead House», 7.3km

Holborn's Hunting Lodge», 3.4km

The Old Bedford», 2.0km

Rowton's Arlington House», 1.8km

The River Lea Coppermill», 3.7km

The Old Dispensary», 6.3km

Syon House & Gosford Park», 9.7km

Location Pinpointed: