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Swiss Cottage NW3
Location: The Borough of Camden
The Swiss Cottage in question was a Swiss-style tavern (pint of bitter and a fondue, anyone?) built at a turnpike established by an Act of Parliament from 1826.
Swiss Cottage is not alone on the London map as having taken its name from a pub, tavern or inn. See also The Angel and Tally-Ho Corner (Finchley) and White Hart Lane among many others.
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