Back Gravel Lane, Houndsditch — South out of Stoney Lane at No.40 to Gravel Lane (q.v.). In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory). First mention: L.C.C. list, 1912 … Dictionary of London
Angel Alley, Houndsditch — North east out of Houndsditch to Gravel Lane (Strype, 1720 Boyle, 1799). In Portsoken Ward. Subsequently rebuilt, smaller, not extending to Gravel Lane. Seems to have been on or near the site of Cole s Yard (q.v.). Converted into… … Dictionary of London
New Street — 1) West from Cloth Street to King Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S. 1880). See Newbury Street. 2) Identified with Chancery Lane (q.v.). See Fetter Lane. 3) North out of Cloth Fair at No.43 (P.O. Directory). Led into Aldersgate… … Dictionary of London
Levels — As indicated s.v. London, the levels of the City have varied considerably from time to time since its foundation, with the result that the present streets and buildings are at a much higher level than those of the ancient City. The subject is… … Dictionary of London
Partridge Court — West out of Gravel Lane, Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (Horwood, 1799 O.S. 25 in. 1880). In 1799 it was longer than as shown in the O.S. and extended to Houndsditch at No.130. Former names: Fire ball Alley (O. and M. 1677 London Guide,… … Dictionary of London
Ikey Solomon — Isaac (Ikey) Solomon (1785 1850) was an English criminal who became an extremely successful receiver of stolen property. He gained fame for his crimes, escape from arrest, and his high profile recapture and trial.Solomon remains famous as the… … Wikipedia
Cook's Buildings — In Stoney Lane, Gravel Lane, Houndsditch (Lockie, 1810 Elmes 1831). See Coak s Buildings … Dictionary of London
Seven Step Alley — At 39 New Street, Gravel Lane, Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory). Earliest mention: O. and M. 1677. In its original state the street was more extensive than at present and had a passage east to Middlesex Street (Petticoat… … Dictionary of London
Barnes's Buildings — North east out of Gravel Lane, Houndsditch, at the south end of Mount Court, in Portsoken Ward (Elmes, 1831 to O.S. 1875), near Fire ball Court. Former name : Barns Court (Lockie, 1810). Site now covered by Artizan Street, etc. (q.v.).… … Dictionary of London
Black Horse Yard — 1) East out of Little Britain at No.30, four doors north of Cox s Court (Strype, ed. 1755 Lockie, 1816). Not named in the maps. 2) In Gravel Lane, Houndsditch (Strype, 1755 Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. 3) East out of… … Dictionary of London
