Like most parts of London, if you find a pub or a street with a name like this then there is history associated with the name.The area near Tower Hill was named after a group of Friars arrived here around 1244. They wore a wooden cross around their neck and had a red fabric cross on their habit. Thus "crutched" an old word for cross.
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Just reading Bill Bryson's latest book "At Home" in which London's history features quite a lot. Absolutley fascinating.
WHen I was a kid I lived on a sheep farm. My father used to crutch the sheep. I suspect that is a different aspect of the word!!
I like the perspective of your shot, and the history associated, no matter what I say in riposte ...
I thought of 'sheep' as well! Looks good snuggled down in a old street.
I've learned something new again! Thanks. Looks like a quiet little street!
Love this shot. It's quintesential Old London.
I love these little snippets of history. Thanks again for teaching me something new.
Great sign! I'd go in!
great shot. also shows why i love that part of London --> such a remarkable mix of the very old and the very new.
great pic, mo
the sense of perspective
is enhanced by a visual trick --
that cascading building in the backgroun
a clever capture
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