Mitre Street

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

West out of Aldgate, at No. 29, to Creechurch Lane (P.O. Directory).


First mention: O.S. 1848-51.

Former streets on the site : The site was formerly occupied at the western end by "New Court, Duke's Place," and at the eastern end by "Mitre Court" (q.v.) (Horwood, 1799). "Sharp's Buildings," "Adam's Court, Duke's Place," (Rocque, 1746). "Rose Alley, Duke's Place," (O. and M. 1677) at the western end.

In Lockie, 1816, this name was given to "Mitre Court, Aldgate."

Probably named after the Mitre Tavern.

See Mitre Tavern, Yard.

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