Adam's Court

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) East out of Foster Lane, in Aldersgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 120). No further reference, and not named in the maps.


2) South out of Dunnings Alley in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype 1720). Probably named after the builder or owner. The site is now occupied by the lines of the North London and Great Eastern Railway Companies.

3) East out of Old Broad Street at No.11 (P.O. Directory). In Broad Street Ward.

First mention: "Adam Court" (O. and M. 1677).

Seems to occupy part of the site of the old inn or town house of the Abbots of St Albans (q.v.).

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