Where is The Crown and Greyhound?

The Crown and Greyhound is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE21 7AJ), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.

How do I get to The Crown and Greyhound?

The nearest railway station is North Dulwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE21 7AJ.

Who owns The Crown and Greyhound?

The Crown and Greyhound is owned by Mitchells & Butlers.

Is The Crown and Greyhound a listed building?

The Crown and Greyhound is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

How do I get to The Crown and Greyhound?

The nearest railway station is North Dulwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE21 7AJ.

Historic houses · London

The Crown and Greyhound

In or near City of Westminster.

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The Crown and Greyhound — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: North Dulwich · 0.6 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit The Crown and Greyhound, the nearest railway station is North Dulwich, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SE21 7AJ. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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The Crown and Greyhound 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.

Photo gallery

Summary from the official site

Dulwich Picture Gallery is home to a remarkable collection of historic paintings, featuring works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Poussin, and Rubens. Visitors can explore the gallery's extensive collection and enjoy various exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

The Crown and Greyhound is a Grade II listed public house at 73 Dulwich Village, Dulwich, London. It is classified by CAMRA as a pub with a regionally important historic interior. The pub is affectionately referred to by locals as "The Dog", and sometimes as "The Dog and Hat". The pub is particularly noteworthy for its post-war connection to the British poetry movement. It is described by Nikolaus Pevsner as, "a cheerfully cross gabled pub".

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Background

History

The Crown and Greyhound gets its name from two former pubs in Dulwich Village, The Crown, and The Greyhound, which were across the street from each other up to the 1890s. The Crown is Britain's second most common pub name, and using a sign bearing a crown represented a convenient way to show support for the reigning monarch, without the need to change with the occupant of the throne. Pubs called The Greyhound are generally associated with hunting traditions, befitting of the Dulwich Village locality, which still retains elements of its rural origins to this day. The two inns once attracted a different clientele, The Greyhound being home to the Dulwich Club and middle-class drinkers, whilst…

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Coordinates: 51.4494, -0.0847
District: Southwark
Parish: Southwark, unparished area
Postcode: SE21 7AJ
Parliamentary constituency: Dulwich and West Norwood
Nearest railway station: North Dulwich — 0.6 km
Opening: Tue – Sun
Official site: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17361842 (CC0)
wikipedia: The Crown and Greyhound (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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