Lord’s Cricket Ground
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Ladies dancing and lords a-leaping in London’s streets
Continuing our theme of the 12 days of Christmas in London street names, let’s look at lords and ladies. There are various lady and lord so-and-so street names, but the most Christmassy is Noel Street, just south of Oxford Street. The street takes its name from Lady Elizabeth Noel who was married to Henry Bentinck,… Continue reading
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