Dolphin, Sheriff Avenue
The license of the Dolphin in Cross Cheaping was transferred here after the Second World War . In 1941 this was a temporary hut, but in 1948 the present building opened in Templar's Fields. It closed in November 2012.The dolphin was looked upon by ancient seamen as a friendly creature who would help them in a storm by twining itself around the anchor cable. This would prevent the anchor from dragging, and secure the safety of the ship. With such a reputation it is not surprising that the Dolphin became a much used ship name, being used by the Royal Navy from 1648 to present. A dolphin also figures in many coats of arms, especially those of the Fishmongers' Company and the Company of Watermen and Lightermen. | |||
LICENSEES:1950 - 1960 Basil Benn (see also Live and Let Live 1960 onwards and Fox and Vivian, Gosford Street 1948 - 50) 1966 - 1972 Roger Murray (moved from the Raglan Tavern, then to the Cheylesmore inn. Information thanks to Roger's son, Gary.) | |||