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On the sign:
CITY OF LONDON CHARLES BROOKING 1723-1759 MARINE PAINTER LIVED NEAR THIS SITE
The place also won the City Heritage Award for 2007, as can be seen on the sign on the other side of the building PRESENTED BY THE CITY HERITAGE SOCIETY AND THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PAINTERS - STAINERS