Ian McKellen has won five Olivier Awards and a Tony Award for his extensive stage work, but he is most famous for his work in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The Lancashire-born star is thought to enjoy a quiet life in the Thames-side setting of Limehouse, in East London, which beckons thousands of visitors with its cultural prestige. Situated at the heart of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Limehouse has long been considered an important connection between the Thames and the canal system. It also is the home of Sir Ian’s 500-year-old pub, The Grapes, which proudly displays photos of his Lo…
