Cole-Harbour Lane

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) A lane leading south out of Upper Thames Street at No. 92 to the Thames at Cole Harbour Stairs, in Dowgate Ward (O. and M. 1677-L.C.C. List, 1901). "Coldherburgh Lane," I Ed. IV. 1461 (Cal. P.R. Ed. IV. 1461-7, p. 10). "Coleharbour Lane" in Lockie, 1810-16.


The Watermen's Hall was at the southern end of this lane.

It commemorates the old mansion and estate called Coldharbour (q.v.).

The site is now occupied by the City of London Brewery, to which it forms an entrance.

Possibly at one time known as "Alhalwenestret" (q.v.) or "Westoneslane."

2) See Coldharbour.

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