6 pub signs, 6 hidden stories

The stories hiding above Clerkenwell's pubs

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Look up. Clerkenwell's pubs have been rebranding, arguing and misquoting Latin over their own front doors for centuries. This free walk strings together six of the best pub signs between Angel and Farringdon, each one hiding a story you'd never guess from the street. No pints required, just look up.

6 stops~40–45 min~2 milesFreeAngel → Farringdon
The stories hiding above Clerkenwell's pubs

The 6 stops

The route, recapped

Angel → The Tamil Crown → The Harlequin → The Exmouth Arms → The Marian Anderson → The Sekforde → The Sutton Arms → Farringdon

Every sign here is free to look at from the street, any time. If you want more free walks around London, we've got a few.

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