The Watch House, Rotherhithe

The tiny Rotherhithe watch house was established as a base for constables of St Mary's Parish in 1821. A rectangular stone plaque above the door confirms both the function and the date of the building. As well as being a base for monitoring the streets at night, it was in a very useful position on the edge of the churchyard, for guarding against body snatchers. It houses a tiny cafe these days. Must try it.