Thursday, 8 August 2019

The Flask / Highgate

Public house, possibly early C18, partially rebuilt c.1767 by William Carpenter. The oval date-stone inscribed 1663 presumably refers to a stable block which has that claim. Grade II listed. Highgate West Hill, London Borough of Camden.
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The name probably arose from when gallon flasks of local spring water were sold at 3d each in the C18. Highgate West Hill, London Borough of Camden.
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