Mercers' Court

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) East out of St. Mary at Hill, opposite the Church, north of Cross Lane. In Biilingsgate Ward (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).


Former names : "Mercers alley" (P.C. 1732). "Massies Court" (Strype, ed. 1720 and 1755). "Masseys Court" (O. and M. 1677).

The site is now occupied by business houses.

2) In Threadneedle Street (P.C. 1732).

Not named in the maps.

3) Or Dog Tavern Yard near Billingsgate (P.C. 1732).

Also called Grocers' Court.

Qy. = Mercers Court, St. Mary at Hill.

4) North out of Great Tower Street at No. 72, between Mark Lane and Mincing Lane (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831). In Tower Ward.

Site covered by business houses. Rebuilt during the 19th Century.

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