White Lion Street and The White Lion, Norwich black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: White Lion Street Named after the White Lion public house. Called Sadelere Rowe in the 13th century as saddles were made and sold here. Later, Lorimers Rowe after the lorimers who made harness straps

White Lion Street in Norwich was originally named Sadelere Rowe due to the presence of saddle makers and sellers, later renamed Lorimers Rowe for the craftsmen making horse harnesses, and finally took its current name from a prominent public house called The White Lion.