“One for the road,” the jailer would call at The Swan. He’d pause with his grim cargo of condemned prisoners, their cage rattling outside this very pub. The gallows at Tyburn awaited, just down Bayswater Road. Those inside The Swan, raising their tankards, would grimly remark, “He’s on the wagon,” knowing those prisoners would never drink again. The Swan has witnessed a lot of London’s history. Its first license dates back to 1721. But many believe a tavern stood here long before, serving those traveling to and from the infamous Tyburn Tree. The Swan’s long history is etched into its very timbers. Imagine the conversations held here, the tales whispered, the lives celebrated and mourned. Today, The Swan offers a warm welcome and a taste of history. You can enjoy a pint of Fuller’s, just as Londoners have for centuries. Savor a meal in the upstairs dining room, perhaps reflecting on the pub’s unique past. From a stop for the condemned to a beloved pub, The Swan stands as a testament to London’s ever-evolving story.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service