The Old Nun's Head
A nun was decapitated here, her head was displayed on a post
Location: Nunhead Green, SE15
Description: The pub stands on the site of a nunnery which was demolished in the Reformation. The abbess was decapitated, and her head displayed on a pole.
Religion
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A nun was decapitated here, her head was displayed on a post |
Ranking This Month: 421/2900
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Credits: The London Companion - Jo Swinnerton
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City Barge», 9.6km
London's highest Cocktail Bar», 2.8km
Conran's The Cow», 6.9km
The Old Thameside Inn», 3.2km
The Harp», 4.2km
The Albert», 4.0km
The Cardinal», 3.9km
The Ferry Boat Inn», 8.3km
The Ship and Blue Ball», 4.1km
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