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.

If you have information on the history of this pub, then we’d like you to share it with us. Please e-mail all information to: pubhistories@jdwetherspoon.co.uk