White City
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An actor, an artist, tug of war, and bushrangers
On 19 February 1717 Hereford-born actor, playwright, and producer David Garrick was born. Apart from his successes on stage, Garrick was responsible for establishing the fame of German artist Johann Zoffany, after whom Zoffany Street in Islington is named. Zoffany was born in Germany and ran away from home at the age of 13 to… 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, 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
- 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
- Colours and music in London street names
- Pardons (or not) and justice in street names