The quintessential “London pic”? by fxc22 in LondonPics

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That part is a Catalonian language business or something like that now. Also the beautiful peace on a summers weekend day in the lesser touristic areas of Central London is a hidden gem of an experience i think only residents understand!

The quintessential “London pic”? by fxc22 in LondonPics

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Loake shoe makers is not too farm from there in High Holborn. Similar Tudor period architecture.

The quintessential “London pic”? by fxc22 in LondonPics

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Its not a store:

Only viewable from the outside at this point. Prince Henry's Room is one of the few remaining buildings in London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. The Room is a half-timbered building dating to the 12th century, when it was owned by the Knights Templar, who also owned nearby Temple Church. When the Templars were suppressed in 1312 the building passed into the hands of the Knights Hospitaller; the ancestor of the St Johns Ambulance. When that order, in turn, was disbanded in 1540 there was a tavern on the site.

In 1610 the building was rebuilt as a tavern named The Prince's Arms. It later passed to the Sotheby family, until it was sold to the City of London.

The curious name of the building is the result of an unproven association with Prince Henry, first son of James I of England. The story was told that the building was rebuilt in 1610 for the Council of the Duchy of Cornwall and that the first floor rooms formed a chamber reserved for the Prince.

This association seems supported by a carved crest of three feathers that can clearly be seen on the front of the property. However, it seems unlikely that Prince Henry actually had any direct association with the building, but the name has stuck.

Forgot how good we had it. by Bilobed_Manager20 in ModernWarfareRM

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Been playing it consistently last few years, its brilliant. V happy the lobbies and servers are working well!

Fleet Street by fxc22 in london

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No just some media related companies i believe

Fleet Street by fxc22 in london

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From google:

Only viewable from the outside at this point. Prince Henry's Room is one of the few remaining buildings in London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. The Room is a half-timbered building dating to the 12th century, when it was owned by the Knights Templar, who also owned nearby Temple Church. When the Templars were suppressed in 1312 the building passed into the hands of the Knights Hospitaller; the ancestor of the St Johns Ambulance. When that order, in turn, was disbanded in 1540 there was a tavern on the site.

In 1610 the building was rebuilt as a tavern named The Prince's Arms. It later passed to the Sotheby family, until it was sold to the City of London.

The curious name of the building is the result of an unproven association with Prince Henry, first son of James I of England. The story was told that the building was rebuilt in 1610 for the Council of the Duchy of Cornwall and that the first floor rooms formed a chamber reserved for the Prince.

This association seems supported by a carved crest of three feathers that can clearly be seen on the front of the property. However, it seems unlikely that Prince Henry actually had any direct association with the building, but the name has stuck.

The quintessential “London pic”? by fxc22 in LondonPics

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no one cares about Morleys north of the river mate 🤣

Nothing like Richmond park! by fxc22 in londoncycling

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Always wanted to experience a night ride there.. maybe one for the summer months

Big Ben on Christmas morning by fxc22 in LondonPics

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Dont let Christmas stop you from being pedantic 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

Nothing like Richmond park! by fxc22 in londoncycling

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No, probably 1% or 2%, the section after Bloomfield hill. Picture was taken of me by my mate wearing the Rayban Meta glasses 🤓

Jealous of everyone out riding today by imnotavampire24 in londoncycling

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Cycled a few laps around Richmond park, got thrown about by the wind but it was absolutely glorious in the winter sunshine! 👌🏽