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The Three Pigeons was situated at 87 Petersham Road. Dating back to 1715, The Three Pigeons was rebuilt on the riverside in 1871 at the request of the Duke of Buccleuch. In the 1980s, a controversial rebranding as The Raj—complete with pink walls and a colonial Indian theme—proved unpopular, and the pub soon reverted to its original name. Financial troubles led to its closure in 1993, and while renovations were planned, a suspected arson attack in 1994 caused extensive damage. The building remained in limbo for years before being converted into flats in the late 2000s.

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Picture source: Chris Amies