Bull Inn, Strand & Maiden lane WC2
St Martins pub history index
The Bull Inn was visited by Pepys where he apparently met Nell Gwynne in 1667, a prostitute who was a mistress of King Charles. she was also the founder of Chelsea Hospital and mother of the first Duke of St Albans, apparently (her blue plaque suggests this is true). Bull Inn court exists for ever, and there was a Bull inn here until about 1670. Bull Inn court always exists between the Strand and Maiden lane, often being described as the Bull Inn court, Maiden lane.
In 1682 Morgans map of London, showing the Bull Inn between Strand and Maiden Lane. Listed are 271 Thatch alley ; 272 Heathcot Court ; 273 Bailys alley ; 274 Queens head Court ; 275 Bull Inne and 276 Shearmans Entry for completeness.
271 Thatch alley ; 272 Heathcot Court ; 273 Bailys alley ; 274 Queens head Court ; 275 Bull Inne and 276 Shearmans EntryA listing of historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in St Martins in Fields, London.
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In 1708 : A New View of London by Edward Hatton lists Bull Inn, on the North west side of the Strand, a passage into Maiden lane, near Bedford square.