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Picture source: Nicky Hogan

The Red Lion was situated at Red Lion Court. Publican in the 1930s/1940s was William Lewis. Wally Hesman was the landlord from the mid 1950s until 1974. The pub was a haunt of many journalists from Fleet Street. Above the main bar was one of the first Chinese restaurants in the City Of London.

Source: Stephanie Lyle

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