Talk:Prospect of Whitby

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Pepys

I am unclear whther Pepys really did visit this pub. There were two pubs known as the "Devil's Tavern". This one - because it was a notorious dive and the "Devil and St. Dunstan" in Fleet Street (now reduced to a blue plaque) which became shortened to "The Devil". It is quite clear that Pepys is referring to the pub in Fleet Street.--Streona (talk) 08:20, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

There are nine separate entries in the diaries for Wapping. His viola de gamba maker was there; and it was a frequent landing when the tide had turned against him on his return from Woolwich. There are also two separate funerals at the churchyard - he attended. That particular reference supports the previous paragraph; but doesn't appear to support anything about the artists, or Pepys. Therefore, really do need a more specific reference. Kbthompson (talk) 12:59, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

He went to Wapping but did he go to this pub? I am also trying to find out when the Town of Ramsgate was known as the Red Cow on account of a red-haired barmaid. It must have been called something before this?--Streona (talk) 13:36, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Wapping, it will be remembered, was in 1688 the scene of the capture of the cruel minister of James II., Lord Chancellor Jeffreys, who, trying to make his escape in the disguise of a common seaman, was captured in a mean ale-house, called the "Red Cow," in Anchor-and-Hope Alley, near King Edward's Stairs, in Wapping. He was recognised by a poor scrivener, whom he had once terrified when in his clutches, as he was lolling out of window, confident in his security. The story of his capture is related with much vividness and unction by Macaulay ... - same ref I've been looking at. Note ToR is by Wapping Old Stairs. Does that help? Kbthompson (talk) 14:23, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

T0R is mentioned in John Timbs - Curiosities of London, 1867 - so established by then. Like this one, I believe the Town of Ramsgate is named for a ship that moored nearby. Kbthompson (talk) 14:28, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Full name

Shouldn't this article be called/located at The Prospect of Whitby? The Seventh Taylor (talk) 21:38, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Find sources for refs

• The pub is also reported to be the favourite pub of Squeeze member Chris Difford.
• In a May 2016 episode of BBC's EastEnders, the pub is mentioned during a scene featuring Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden when their character's Peggy and Phil Mitchell take a river cruise along the Thames.
• The pub is mentioned in Louis L'Amour's novel "To the Far Blue Mountains" , and in John le Carré's "The Spy Who Came In from the Cold".
• It is mentioned in the BBC series Taboo.
• The front of the pub is clearly seen in Episode 8, Series 2 of Marcella, a British police drama, when the main character is pursuing a suspect who is hiding in an old warehouse. When the detective exits her vehicle to run into the warehouse, the pub is again visible over her right shoulder.
• The Pub is mentioned in Ben Aaronovitch's novel "Rivers of London" where the main character, P.C. Peter Grant, talks about the times his jazz musician father played there.
• The pub appears in the final scene of The Old Guard.

Possibly add back references to the pub when a suitable source is cited. — GhostInTheMachine ^{talk to me} 09:46, 7 October 2020 (UTC)

Another:

• It is also the location for the music video of the Gilbert O'Sullivan song Nothing Rhymed, released in 1970. — GhostInTheMachine ^{talk to me} 13:31, 29 January 2021 (UTC)

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