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The Sugarloaf

 
 
The Sugarloaf Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
1. The Sugarloaf Marker
Inscription.
The Sugarloaf
The Sugarloaf is situated on Cannon Street which starts at St Paul's Cathedral and runs parallel with the River Thames for half a mile. Cannon Street was first known as ‘Candlewrich Street' named after the candle makers who used to live in the area. In the 18th century the area of Three Cranes Wharf, Queen Street and Upper Thames Street was home to several sugar refineries, but they were demolished for the building of Southwark Bridge in 1819. Prior to this, the area had been producing sugar for over 100 years. The area is now occupied by the Thames Exchange building at 72 Upper Thames Street. The Sugarloaf was the traditional form in which refined sugar was produced and sold until the late 19th century, a tall cone with a rounded top from which lumps could be broken off with sugar nips.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
 
Location. 51° 30.735′ N, 0° 5.567′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Cannon Street and Queen Street, on the right when traveling west on Cannon
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Street. Located next to the door of The Sugarloaf pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Cannon Street, City of London, England EC4N 5AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Nicholson (here, next to this marker); St. Thomas the Apostle Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cordwainer (within shouting distance of this marker); London Salvage Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Olde Watling / William Nicholson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tallow Chandlers Hall (about 150 meters away); Whittington Garden (about 180 meters away); Worshipful Company of Innholders (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
 
Also see . . .  The Sugarloaf – Nicholson’s Pubs.
The Sugarloaf Pub image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
2. The Sugarloaf Pub
Customers enjoying a pint in the warm weather at the end of the workday.
(Submitted on August 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jul. 18, 2026