Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant, High Street, Wimbledon Village

Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant, High Street, Wimbledon Village

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1984
Area Wimbledon Village
Copyright 1 Hilda Bazzalgette
Picture Reference Wim_​7_​1-59
Original Format Photo
Notes / History The "Fisherman's Wharf" Restaurant on Wimbledon High Street. Notice the old mermaid masthead suspended near the restaurant entrance. This type of carved figure was once attached to the stern of large sailing vessels to protect them from evil spirits and bad luck.

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