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

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The Toucan», 3.1km

The Bedford», 5.6km

Pub Quiz At The Duke», 5.2km

The Harp», 2.7km

The Hand and Shears», 1.9km

The Marquis of Cornwallis», 1.5km

Captain Kidd Public House», 0.1km

The Windsor Castle: De Niro», 5.8km

Lambs, Tomfoolery & Hedonism», 2.1km

The Golden Lion», 3.2km

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