Bentinck Street Sign
This was a new street laid out in 1736, as part of the redevelopment of Doghouse Close. It was called Bentinck Street (from the family...
Carnaby Street
Historically, Carnaby Street derives its name from Karnaby House, located to its east and originally erected in 1683. It is not known...
Yorke Street
High above eye level sits the sign of Yorke Street (1636). This is possibly London's oldest street sign although the three houses it is...
Goodwin's Court
This tiny alley dates to 1690 and is still lit by gaslight. The site was used in the Harry Potter films for Knockturn Alley, although you...
Lombard Street
Lombard Street has its origins in one of the main Roman roads of Londinium. It later formed a plot of land granted by King Edward I (1272...
