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London’s occupational streets: from apothecaries to wrestlers
London’s street names are full of those relating to, or seeming to relate to, occupations, and an earlier post looked at the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker, as well as Dean Street, Pardoner Street, and Pimp Hall Park. Today let’s look at some more occupations, trades, and titles in London street names, starting with… Continue reading
Apothecary Street, City livery companies, City of London, Czar Street, Dame Street, Dancer Road, Goldsmith Street, Goldsmith’s Row, Grocers’ Hall Court, Haberdasher Street, Hosier Lane, Ironmonger Row, Jockeys Fields, London, London street names, Managers Street, Occupation Road, Pageantmaster Court, Ropemaker Street, Wrestlers Court
About Me (and my Obsession)
My obsession with London street names began in the early 90s when I worked in the Smithfield area and happened upon Bleeding Heart Yard. In my wanderings around London, I kept adding to my store of weird and wonderful street names. Eventually it was time to share – hence my blog. I hope you enjoy these names as much as I do.
– Elizabeth
Recent Posts
- London’s lost rivers: Hanging Sword Alley, Crane Court, and Wine Office Court
- Fox and Knot: murder and pub signs in London street names
- Poultry and Hen and Chickens Court – names for National Poultry Day
- Greenberry Street and Red Lion Square: street names for St Patrick’s Day and Red Nose Day
- Bleeding Heart Yard: revisiting (and debunking) old favourites
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