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The Brown Bear

The Brown Bear is a pub at 139 Leman Street, Whitechapel, London E1.

It is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the early 19th century. [1]

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References

  1. Historic England. "Brown Bear Public House (1065148)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 20 November 2016.

Coordinates: 51°30′41″N0°04′07″W / 51.511420°N 0.0685299°W / 51.511420; -0.0685299