London is packed with subtle quirks and mistakes that most people pass by without a second glance. From historic plaques and public art installations to hand-painted pub signs, errors are hidden all over the city if you know where to look.
Here are four notable mistakes hiding in plain sight:
Prospect of Whitby (Wapping Wall, E1W)
Dating back to 1520, the Prospect of Whitby initially opened as "The Pelican" before becoming "The Devil's Tavern" and eventually adopting its current name in the 18th century. Over the centuries, the pub has hosted smugglers, pirates, judges, boxers, royalty, and Hollywood stars. According to a handwritten sign in the upstairs bar, past patrons include Richard Burton, Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Judy Garland, Muhammad Ali, Princess Margaret, and "Rob Steiger."
While actor Rod Steiger won an Oscar for 'In the Heat of the Night' and starred in 'Waterloo',
history has no record of a famous "Rob."
