The Mitre, Greenwich black plaque
Overview
The Mitre, Greenwich black plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in England Royal Borough Of Greenwich. This black commemorative plaque records: The Mitre History The Mitre was first built in the 1700's as a coffee shop. Rebuilt in over two years in 1830/31 to a much bigger and more elaborate design, during this time many of London's slum areas were being improved and West Greenwich was noted as a favourite and fashionable area with London's wealthy.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This black commemorative plaque records: The Mitre History The Mitre was first built in the 1700's as a coffee shop.
People and events
The saved account records: Rebuilt in over two years in 1830/31 to a much bigger and more elaborate design, during this time many of London's slum areas were being improved and West Greenwich was noted as a favourite and fashionable area with London's wealthy.
How it worked
The saved account records: During World War Two the Mitre was badly damaged with significant damage caused to the front and first floor of the building.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Commemorative plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
The Mitre, Greenwich black plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: The Mitre History The Mitre was first built in the 1700's as a coffee shop. It was destroyed by fire in 1829. Rebuilt in over two years in 1830/31 to a much bigger and more elaborate design, during this time many of London's slum areas were being improved and West Greenwich was noted as a favourite and fashionable area with London's wealthy. During World War Two the Mitre was badly damaged with significant damage caused to the front and first floor of the building. In 1997 the Mitre was recognised for it's historical significance, it… The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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