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Hand and Shears

Hand and Shears — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

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1 h–2 h

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Hand and Shears is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century. The Hand and Shears was named after the former Bartholomew Fair, held at Smithfield for centuries, at which the Lord Mayor of London would come and cut a piece of cloth with a pair of shears to announce that the fair had begun.

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Coordinates
51.5193, -0.0988
Opening
Mo-Su 10:00-16:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hand and Shears?
Hand and Shears is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5193°, -0.0988°.
What are the opening hours for Hand and Shears?
OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.
Is Hand and Shears a listed building?
Hand and Shears carries the heritage designation "Grade II*" — a protective status under UK heritage law.