The pub was run by teddy boy landlord Bob Acland who was also well-known for his collectors' record market where old 45rpm records changed hands. The slick subculture emerged in the 1950s as Britain was was coming to the end of post-war austerity and represented the first face of British youth culture. The archway on the right led through to the City Commercial Wharf on Old Swan Lane. if you need any further information or party planning packages please get in touch with us and we will gladly help. The building on the right of the photo is the Old Swan pub, 7 Swan Lane (Swan Lane ran parallel to Black Raven Alley). About the Pub . In one image from 1977, a group of Teddy Boys and girls dance at the 'Black Raven' pub, a famous City of London haunt of Teddy Boys. I have created this page in remembrance of a unique piece of Teddyboy history. The pub was initially called the Mother Black Cap after a local legend concerning a witch, and had that name, according to licensing records, as early as 1751. These incredible pictures of Teddy Boys give us a glimpse into what life was like as a young adult in London in the 1950s - long before mods, rockers, new romantics and disco queens appeared on the scene. Field Marshall Sir Gerald Templer talks to army recruit Richard Maloney of the Royal Irish Fusiliers who appeared on parade dressed as a teddy boy in 1959, British young people lobby MPs about the high level of unemployment in their age group, after marching from Hyde Park to the Houses of Parliament, London, 11th February 1964. The Raven came into existence in 1839 and it was originally a stable block. The pub is situated almost opposite Stamford Brook Station and on the Hammersmith and Chiswick border. There was a pub on west side of Bishopsgate, just north of Brushfield Street called the Black Raven so I would assume Black Raven Alley would be alongside of the pub but it’s not marked on the 1895 map or the 1947 one. Unauthorized use or duplication of these words and pictures without written permission is strictly prohibited. The archway on the right led through to the City Commercial Wharf on Old Swan Lane. The Raven is famous for the maternity books which we still have from Queen Charlottes Hospital. The Black Cap was a pub in Camden Town, London known for its drag cabaret, and popular from the mid-1960s until it closed in April 2015.. History. There are more than 4,000 stories by The Gentle Author with 40,000 pictures to be found in the categories and archives on this site. Here they are seen waiting in St Stephen's Yard, Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. Be transported back to a time where quiffs, Brylcreem, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes ruled the capital, The latest lifestyle, fashion and travel trends, Register with your social account or click here to log in. The images feature all manner of raucous scenes from across the capital, from the Wembley Rock and Roll festival to the famous Adam & Eve pub on Homerton High Street. 1957: Ex-boxer Freddie Mills and radio announcer Pete Murray rehearse on a street in Shepherds Bush for their roles as teddy boys in an edition of BBC Television's youth music series '6-5 Special'. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? They appear with Josephine Douglas who plays a teddy girl. ALL COLLECTED TAKEAWAY ORDERS  ARE 20% off, 375 Goldhawk Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 0SA |    Open from 11 am to 9:30 pm |    020, Right in the heart of west London, The Raven, makes the ideal venue for all types of group gathering. The British pop boom of the 1960s brought new music, and the Teddy Boys that remained began mixing with Rockers who liked the same music and frequented the first Rock and Roll pubs in the capital. Do you know where Black Raven Alley used to be? Note: Comments may be edited. Traditionally fathers would come into the Raven and sign the book and leave a message for their new-born child accompanied by a few beers. Ex-boxer Greddie Mills rehearsing a scene for a 1957 youth music series, a service at Kensington Temple and an unemployment rally also feature. All of our pizzas are homemade and our dough is hand-stretched to 12" topped with only the freshest of ingredients . I have created this page in remembrance of a unique piece of Teddyboy history. All of our burgers are handcrafted using the best cuts of meat and paired with a sauce to enhance its taste and texture. 375 Goldhawk Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 0SA |    Open from 11 am to 9:30 pm |    020 8748 6977, Any 2 Pizzas and a bottle of Prosecco for £30, 20% off all fizz including prosecco and champagne, our sharing platter is only £20, enjoy nibbles with your friends on the weekend, enjoy a delicious 3 or 5 slice carvery  for more info. The Raven W6 is a warm, friendly traditional pub located in Hammersmith in the heart of West London. The entire area was destroyed during the first days of the Blitz in Sept 1940. 37 were here. The building on the right of the photo is the Old Swan pub, 7 Swan Lane (Swan Lane ran parallel to Black Raven Alley). Training pub for prospective Whitbread tenants with frequent turnover of staff after 'training'. The books also include well-known names such as Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Zak Starkey American Jazz singer, Marion Montgomery's daughter Abigail were all born in Queen Charlotte's. The list also includes Daniel Radcliffe, Emily Franke, Mischa Barton and Dame Helen Mirren. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? I have created this page in remembrance of a unique piece of Teddyboy history. Black Raven Alley ran south from 105 Upper Thames St down to Swan Wharf (The building in darkness on the left), just to the west of London Bridge. Black and white photos show fun and games at London’s fairgrounds through the years, In pictures: Stunning black and white images show bygone era with kids playing in London's streets, Show{{#moreThan3}} {{value_total}}{{/moreThan3}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Click on the image at the top of this page to browse the gallery, and may we all hope to one day be half as cool as the ‘Teds’ in these pictures. Renamed the Pump in 1975 after being the Black Raven. we tailor for all types of functions from casual to formal. 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