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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mews is a chiefly British term originally describing a row of stables, usually with carriage houses below and living quarters above, built around a paved yard or court, or along a street, behind large London houses of the 17th and 18th centuries. The word may also refer to the lane, alley or back street onto which such stables open.
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OK, here are some photos of the John Ross. The rib says John Ross Gunmaker, Richmond Surrey  
Last edited by Daryl Hallquist; 07/14/08 11:35 AM.
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Daryl:
In the urban London sense a mews is (or was) a courtyard, lane, alley, ect., faced by a stable. While the stables are now gone, some side streets and alleyways still retain the name "Mews." The original meaning was a place where hunting hawks were kept, and modern falconers will still use the term to describe their hawk houses. For more info, Wickipedia has a superb discussion of the word "mews" that demonstrates the complexity and adapatbility of the English language--kifaru
Daryl, While you are in London, if you have time go to the Royal Mews. They once kept the king's hawks. Now all the royal coaches are on display. Very impressive stuff. Pete
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Pete, thanks. I'll try to get there. My son and wife live on Castle Mews in Oxford, so I assume that was a similar place, but less "noble". Daryl
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