The Woolwich Infant was located at 9 Plumstead Road and opened in the early 1900s. Initially named after a massive gun at Woolwich Dockyard, it became a gathering place for the community and gained a reputation as a gay-friendly venue. After its closure, the building transitioned into a clothes shop and later a Sam's Chicken branch, where the pub's sign remained until 2019. The pub's story is included in London's Lost Pubs, a book by Sam Cullen, documenting over 200 pubs lost in the last 25 years, aiming to preserve their histories and cultural significance to London life.
The Woolwich Infant served generations of residents and gained a reputation as a gay-friendly venue, reflecting its significance in local social history.
The story of the Woolwich Infant is featured in London's Lost Pubs, documenting over 200 pubs that have disappeared from London in the past 25 years.
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