The White Horse

( 8 Reviews )

Poplar High St
London, eng E14 0FT

Listing Incorrect?

Hours

Wednesday:

24 Hours

Thursday:

24 Hours

Friday:

24 Hours

Saturday:

24 Hours

Sunday:

24 Hours

Monday:

24 Hours

Tuesday:

24 Hours

DIRECTIONS REVIEWS

Chamber Rating

4.1 - (8 reviews)

Read Our 8 Reviews

Chamber Rating

4.1 - (8 reviews)

› ‹

Mario Fonseca
The white horse sign is a historic landmark that marks the former site of The White Horse pub, which was established in 1690. The pub was famous for being run by Mr and Mrs How, a couple who were both female at birth but lived as man and wife in the 18th century. According to some sources, Mary East and her unnamed female friend decided to live together as a married couple after being disappointed by men. They agreed that one of them should dress as a man and they chose by the toss up of a halfpenny. Mary became James How and married her partner outside Fleet Prison in 1732. Mr and Mrs How ran several taverns across East London before settling at the White Horse in 1745. They lived peacefully but faced blackmail from people who knew about James's past female identity. After Mrs How died in 1765, James was assaulted by a blackmailer and took the matter to court. James revealed his original identity and attended the trial as Mary East. He won the case and the blackmailer was punished . After the trial, Mary retired and lived as a woman until her death in 1780.
Apr 22nd, 2023
G wm
Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Jan 6th, 2023
Brian T
Learn more about this place. Google search for Mary East and the Whitehorse Pub!
Jun 4th, 2022
Zuhaib Nawaz

Mar 27th, 2022
Aysha K
Very busy
Feb 25th, 2022

Read Our 8 Reviews

About
^{The White Horse}

The White Horse is located at Poplar High St in London, England E14 0FT. The White Horse can be contacted via phone at for pricing, hours and directions.

Contact Info

Questions & Answers

Q Where is The White Horse located?

A The White Horse is located at Poplar High St, London, eng E14 0FT

Q What days are The White Horse open?

A The White Horse is open:
Wednesday: 24 Hours
Thursday: 24 Hours
Friday: 24 Hours
Saturday: 24 Hours
Sunday: 24 Hours
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday: 24 Hours

Q How is The White Horse rated?

A The White Horse has a 4.1 Star Rating from 8 reviewers.

Hours

Wednesday:

24 Hours

Thursday:

24 Hours

Friday:

24 Hours

Saturday:

24 Hours

Sunday:

24 Hours

Monday:

24 Hours

Tuesday:

24 Hours

Ratings and Reviews
^{The White Horse}

Overall Rating

( 8 Reviews )

Write a Review

Mario Fonseca _{on Google}

Apr 22nd, 2023

The white horse sign is a historic landmark that marks the former site of The White Horse pub, which was established in 1690. The pub was famous for being run by Mr and Mrs How, a couple who were both female at birth but lived as man and wife in the 18th century.
According to some sources, Mary East and her unnamed female friend decided to live together as a married couple after being disappointed by men. They agreed that one of them should dress as a man and they chose by the toss up of a halfpenny. Mary became James How and married her partner outside Fleet Prison in 1732.
Mr and Mrs How ran several taverns across East London before settling at the White Horse in 1745. They lived peacefully but faced blackmail from people who knew about James's past female identity. After Mrs How died in 1765, James was assaulted by a blackmailer and took the matter to court. James revealed his original identity and attended the trial as Mary East. He won the case and the blackmailer was punished . After the trial, Mary retired and lived as a woman until her death in 1780.