The Mayflower Pub – Rotherhithe

My series of blog posts on Bermondsey and Rotherhithe conclude with perhaps the most famous thing to come out of Rotherhithe even though it is arguably that very few actually know of the connection. Rotherhithe’s with its strong maritime history has played host to all sorts of notable and notorious figures.  Anywhere else, being the… Continue reading The Mayflower Pub – Rotherhithe

St Mary’s Church, Rotherhithe

It would be remiss of me if during this series of posts on my walk through Rotherhithe if I did not mention in some way or other St Mary’s Church.  These days Rotherhithe may well be almost right in the middle of London but it wasn’t always the case. Long before the notorious Victorian slums,… Continue reading St Mary’s Church, Rotherhithe

The Angel Pub In Rotherhithe

Last week I went on a reconnaisance trip to scout out a new tour I have been wanting to start offering to my lovely tourists.  As well as the regular tourist hotspots, I really enjoy taking people to the lesser visited parts and judging from the reactions of my tourists, the more authentic an experience,… Continue reading The Angel Pub In Rotherhithe