Molesey in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Site of the Toy Inn

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

1. Site of the Toy Inn Marker

Inscription. The Site of the Toy Inn
An ancient Hostelry of Note Built for Oliver Cromwell’s Troops c.1650 rebuilt c.1700, demolished c.1840; wherein Pope wrote the Rape of the Lock; the Duke of Clarence, afterwards William IV, formed & presided over his Toy Club; and Thomas Dunckerly founded the Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255 in 1785. The Lodge, held here for 37 years now erects this Tablet. July 1933

Erected 1933 by Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 51° 24.273′ N, 0° 20.488′ W. Marker is in Molesey, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Hampton Court Bridge and Hampton Court Road, on the right when traveling north on Hampton Court Bridge. Located at the entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Molesey, England KT8 9AS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barge Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Molesey Riverbank (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Family Coat of Arms of Thomas Newland Allen (about 180 meters away); The Privy Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Broad Walk

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Great Fountain Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Golden Jubilee Fountain (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Home Park and the Long Water (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Molesey.

Also see . . .
1. Hampton Court Palace. (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Hampton Court Palace on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Site of the Toy Inn Marker at the gates to Hampton Court Palace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

2. Site of the Toy Inn Marker at the gates to Hampton Court Palace

The Main Entrance of Hampton Court Palace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 8, 2018

3. The Main Entrance of Hampton Court Palace

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.