Green Arbour Court

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) West out of Little Moorfields (Rev. of London, 1728-O.S. 1880). In Cripplegate Ward Without.


In Horwood, 1779 : "Green Harbour Court."

The site is now covered by Fore Street Avenue (q.v.)

2) West out of Lambeth Hill, in Castle Baynard Ward (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).

Former name : "Lamb Court" (O. and M. 1677).

Removed for the formation of Queen Victoria Street.

3) West out of Old Bailey, north of Bishop's Court (Lockie, 1810-O.S. 1880).

Former names : "Green Harbour Court" (Horwood, 1799). "Green Arbour" (Leake, 1666-Strype, ed. 1755 and 1637, L. and P. Chas. I. XI. p. 531).

Extended originally to Seacoal Lane, but the western end was cut off for the L.C. and Dover Railway lines.

Site now covered by Holborn Viaduct Station and the railway lines.

The famous Break-neck steps led up to this court.

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