MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)'s photos with the keyword: whittington stone

IMG 6404-001-Dick Whittington's Cat 2

IMG 6404-001-Dick Whittington's Cat 2

MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)
13 Feb 2020 136
Dick's initial fortune came from the sale of his cat, who was excellent at killing vermin. www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/london-history/dick-whittington.htm
IMG 6401-001-Dick Whittington's Cat 1

IMG 6401-001-Dick Whittington's Cat 1

MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)
13 Feb 2020 141
Highgate Hill near the Whittington Hospital. The stone is marked S M I (St Mary's Islington parish) and dated 1821. www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/london-history/dick-whittington.htm
IMG 6403-001-Whittington Stone

IMG 6403-001-Whittington Stone

MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)
13 Feb 2020 1 252
Legend has it that Dick Whittington, a man who came to London to seek his fortune, was leaving London when he reached this spot and heard the Bow bells ring out, "Turn again Whittington! Thrice Lord Mayor of London!" The real Richard Whittington (1358-1423) was actually mayor four times and sheriff once. www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/london-history/dick-whittington.htm