Hammond's Quay

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

On the south side of Lower Thames Street at No. 6 (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward, adjoining Cox's quay west.


First mention: 1559, Act of Parlt.

Also spelt : "Hamonds Key" (O. and M. 1677).

One of the Legal Quays established 1559 by Act of Parliament for landing of goods.

Named after the owner.

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