Telegraph Street

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

East out of Moorgate Street, at No.12, to Copthall Avenue (P.O. Directory). In Coleman Street Ward.


First mention: O.S.1875.

Formerly called " Great Bell Alley " (q.v.).

Telegraph department of the Post Office was removed from here to St. Martin's le Grand 1873, but the name of the street still commemorates the original establishment of the department.

Pottery and other remains found here at a depth of 10 feet.

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