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Temple Bar & Devil Tavern
The Devil Tavern Devil and St Dunstan or The Devil and the Saint. The taverns origins date back to at least 16th century. Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson made it home to the literary dining club known as the Apollo Club. It was situated at 2 Fleet Street until 1787 when it was demolished. Date: 19th century
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1787 Apollo Date Demolished Devil Dining Dunstan Elizabethan Jonson Literary Origins Playwright Situated Tavern Taverns Made
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1. Title: "The Devil and St. Dunstan at the Temple Bar Tavern: A Historical Glimpse into 16th Century Literary Gatherings" This evocative image transports us back in time to the Temple Bar Tavern, located at 2 Fleet Street in London, during the 19th century. The tavern, with its rich history dating back to at least the 16th century, is famously known for its intriguing association with the Devil and St. Dunstan, or the Devil and the Saint. Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson, a renowned figure in English literature, once made this tavern his home. It was the site of the Apollo Club, an exclusive literary dining club where Jonson and his contemporaries would gather to share their works and engage in intellectual discourse. The origins of the Devil and St. Dunstan legend at the Temple Bar Tavern are shrouded in mystery. Some believe that the tavern derived its name from a local tale involving St. Dunstan, the Bishop of Canterbury, who supposedly outwitted the Devil during a blacksmith apprenticeship. Others suggest that the Devil's image was a marketing ploy to attract patrons. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the origins of the name, the Temple Bar Tavern stood as a symbol of London's rich literary heritage until its demolition in 1787. This photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the past, inviting us to ponder the lively debates and creative exchanges that once took place within its walls. This image is part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. It serves as a testament to the enduring allure of history and the stories that continue to unfold within its pages.
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