Steve Plumb

Ridiculously exquisite ! :)

I believe that Monoux (we always pronounced the X) has a connection with the Drapers' Company. I recall when the LM of London, Sir Peter Vanneck opened the new school swimming pool c1978.

Another famous son being Sir John Dankworth.

The charity still exists, and welcomes new members/subscribers.

:)

which beer ?

I was told that unlike Leathersellers, the Livery suite (my word) is to be at the top. I could be wrong.

@tracelarkhall.bsky.social you ask why ? I say, because they can ! £££. Personally, I loved the post-war Clothworkers' Hall. The huge ground floor vestibule reminded me of a Soviet tube station.

Well done.

No. Gordon is a surname (as you know), and it is a Scottish custom to use a mother's surname as one's child's Christian name (I think that I've got that right!). Hence:

Fraser, Campbell, Niven, Gordon, Innes, Menzies etc.

Bona fide Scots will confirm or clarify.

You're talking like a West Ham supporter !

#Bubbles

This photo of the Enterprise PH on Milligan Street in London has just appeared on my internet feed.

Not one, but two cast-iron Poplar Metropolitan Borough boundary marks in view on the walls of the Pub.

I think that there is at least still one of these marks surviving.

@lccmunicipal.bsky.social

I've just checked my Diary !! :)

That is both amazing and wonderful that you have it. I have lost so many flat caps over the years. Usually left on trains !

Hello Dutch speakers! We had a groundhopper at Plain Ham yesterday who's chatting to his friend on Shitter about our club. I know enough German to work out that he's saying nice things about us but a full translation would be cool, if someone can oblige? Thanks :)

some sort of ...

Very funny. In other news, it looks as though someone (she sort of Sherlock Holmes!) has dropped my lost-parcel-on-the-Northern Line off at St Margaret Lothbury. I must call by there this week. Watch this space ... :)

Currently for sale on a famous internet auction site is this Merchant Taylors' Company iron property ownership mark (see my previous post re Lombard Court).

Although I have a number of iron livery company marks in my house, this one is way too pricey for me.

The other morning, I took a wander through the pedestrian alley in the City of London known as 'Lombard Court'. It has been a number of years since I last did so.

The Pub has been closed for over fifteen years. The St Bene't Gracechurch parish mark is still in situ.

I was reminded of these:

Agree.

As an alternative to Brynhild Parker's magnificent painting of "Interior" on a #SaturdayMorning, here's the iconic ELG image of "Cumberland Market" by Elwin Hawthorne from 1931. Currently available as a card or print with 40% off on all orders here: www.eastlondongroup.co.uk until 03/08/25

Winton being Winchester ?

I have just emailed you. Weds was amazing. Thank you.

Fortunate to be in the number who treaded part of James the First royal progress in the City of London. Huge thanks to @tracelarkhall.bsky.social and all the members of the Founders' Company, who were truly hospitable.

Great to meet @tchrob.bsky.social in person.

Great to meet Tom.

I see that for me to continue using the Bluesky messaging facility, I have to provide my blood-type, inside leg measurement and pet ferret's maiden name. Have I got that right ?

@tracelarkhall.bsky.social

You're back West? I'm playing catch-up.

Great London Council sign with map of the Pepys Estate.

Asking for a friend, does anyone have or know of a collection of images of council estate signage (such as the one below from the Pepys Estate in Lewisham)? Thanks for any thoughts.

Perhaps a silly question but does anyone know how landlords advertised rental properties in sixteenth-century London?

@tracelarkhall.bsky.social OK. Can't message. Bluesky wants me to jump through some hoops. I'll email later. Just popping out. I need to settle-up with you. Go well.

Will message you.

Thanks Liz.