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.
Just reading Bill Bryson's latest book "At Home" in which London's history features quite a lot. Absolutley fascinating.
ReplyDeleteWHen 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!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI've learned something new again! Thanks. Looks like a quiet little street!
ReplyDeleteLove this shot. It's quintesential Old London.
ReplyDeleteI love these little snippets of history. Thanks again for teaching me something new.
ReplyDeleteGreat sign! I'd go in!
ReplyDeletegreat shot. also shows why i love that part of London --> such a remarkable mix of the very old and the very new.
ReplyDeletegreat pic, mo
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that cascading building in the backgroun
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