Frying Pan
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Former public house, 13 Brick Lane, London E1
(Previously 207 Brick Lane)
The former Frying Pan stands on the northern corner of Brick Lane and Thrawl Street. Although the current building dates from 1891, records show that the pub itself goes back to at least 1839 when the landlord was Charles Vandersteen. It was known for its clientele of prostitutes during the 19th and early 20th centuries and was a Truman's house.The landlord in 1888 was William Farrow.[1]
Mary Ann Nichols was allegedly seen leaving the pub at 12.30am on the 31st August 1888, one of the last times she was seen alive. It may well have been here where she spent her doss-money which she later claimed (to Emily Holland) she had made three times that night.[2]
The pub closed down in 1991 and was swiftly converted into a balti restaurant, 'The Sheraz', but the original name can still be seen in the terracotta relief design at the top of the building. The restaurant also offers cheap bed and breakfast accommodation in its upstairs rooms.
References
- ↑ Directory and Census reports, 1839-1944
- ↑ Inquest report, The Times, 24th September 1888
