Why “White Cross”? Is it a religious thing? A medieval crusader? Nope. The sign shows a white cross on a red background—the flag of England. But the real origin is stupidly simple: it’s named after a white crosspost that stood nearby. Boring? Yes. But now you know. You can impress your friends while they spill their lager.
Another weird detail: the pub has a secret tunnel. Rumor says it leads to the old Richmond Theatre, half a mile away. Actors used to sneak through for a quick drink. Or maybe it’s a sewage pipe. No one’s tried it. Humans are smart like that.
