The griffins on the shops at Walthamstow High Street were part of a row built in the 1880s by Thomas Courtenay Warner, marking his legacy.
Despite their eagle-like appearance, the figures on the recently renovated shops are griffins, a mix of lion and eagle that often causes confusion.
Walthamstow's High Street eldritch past includes notable shops such as Woolworths, which occupied these spaces until the row was reshaped in the 1970s.
Warner, who became the first Mayor of Walthamstow, left a notable imprint on the area through his development projects and distinctive architectural details.
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