Pub history
The Pommelers Rest
This pub is the former Tower Bridge Hotel, taking its name from the area’s centuries-old connection with the leather trade. The earliest record of the word pommeler (one who pummels) was in c1450 and became associated with leather workers.
196–198 Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge (South), London, SE1 2UN
This pub is the former Tower Bridge Hotel, taking its name from the area’s centuries-old connection with the leather trade. The earliest record of the word pommeler (one who pummels) was in c1450 and became associated with leather workers.
A framed photograph of the Tower Bridge Hotel c.1900.
A framed photograph of the Thames from Tower Bridge c.1910.
A framed photograph of men walking over Tower Bridge.
A framed photograph of a plane flying over the River Thames.
A framed painting of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament.
A selection of modern paintings and drawings of leather objects, inspired by the name of the pub.
External photograph of the building – main entrance.
