Philpot Lane

Philpot Lane

Philpot Lane is a short street in London, running from Fenchurch Street to Eastcheap. It is named after Sir John Philpot, former Lord Mayor of the City of London (1378–9).[1]

The Two Mice Eating Cheese

The street is home to London's smallest public statue; The Two Mice Eating Cheese, situated on a building near the junction with Eastcheap. The sculpture is said to commemorate the death of two workmen, who fell from scaffolding during the construction of the building in 1862. The workmen were arguing over the theft of a sandwich, which was later revealed to have been taken by mice.[2]

Brabant Court

Philpot Lane on Open Streetmap

Brabant Court is located on the Western side of Philpot Street. It contains one of the few remaining Georgian residencies left in the City of London at 4 Brabant Court. Built in 1710, it was restored in 2013 and furnished with eighteenth century furniture.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Cabbie's Curios: London's Smallest Statue". View from the Mirror. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "London's Smallest Statue". Londonist. 8 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "4 BRABANT COURT TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING OPEN HOUSE LONDON". Marlin Apartments. Marlin Apartments.

Coordinates: 51°30′39.97″N 0°5′2.62″W / 51.5111028°N 0.0840611°W / 51.5111028; -0.0840611

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