Cowper's Court

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) See Hooper's Court.


2) South out of Cornhill at No. 33 (P.O. Directory). In Cornhill Ward.

First mention: "Coopers Court," (Boyle, 1799).

Called "Fleece Tavern" (Strype, ed. 1720-Rocque, 1746). Called "Fleece Yard" (Lond. Guide, 1758).

So called from Sir Wm. Cooper, a large householder in the parish of St. Michael Corn-hill, temp. Jas. I.

Extensive vaults under the Court said to have been vaults and underground passages belonging to his house.

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