56. Back of the Swan and Horseshoe and of the Admiral Carter Inns, from Montagu Court, 1887 (Black and white).
Montagu Court is situated almost at the junction of Little Britain and Duke-Street. The next turning to the west leads into Bartholomew Close. The wooden building to spectator's right is the back of the Admiral Carter, which faces this latter precinct. About the year 1889 it was modernised. The house took its sign from Admiral Richard Carter, who was killed at the battle of Barfleur, May 19th, 1692. We may suppose that it was built shortly afterwards. The Swan and Horseshoe Inn, with its incongruous double sign, beyond being old and somewhat picturesque, was of no special interest. Of late years it has been rebuilt, and is now absolutely commonplace.
(812 × 4316) D. 48-1896.
57. Old House at the entrance to Bartholomew Close, 1886 (Black and white).
This old wooden house, with its quaint gable and barge-board, was destroyed early in 1887 for the widening of the entrance from Little Britain. It was occupied by a greengrocer, whose family had lived there for nearly half-a-century.
(878 × 61316) D. 50-1896.
58. The Blakeney's Head Public-house, 35, Bartholomew Close, 1887 (Black and white).
A sign derived from a famous commander, like that mentioned in the note to No. 56, was the Blakeney's Head, 35, Bartholomew Close—a memorial of the man who so bravely defended Minorca against the French in 1756. In the year 1890 the house was untenanted. It remained closed and in a dilapidated condition for some time, but about 1895 was done up and re-christened the Rahere, after the founder of St. Bartholomew's Priory and Hospital. In June, 1900, having changed its name a second time, it was again closed, and was destroyed soon afterwards.
(1114 × 7716) D. 49-1896.
59. The Green Man and Still, Cow Cross Street, Clerkenwell, 1886 (Black and white).