Byward Street
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Byward Street is a short street in the City of London which runs north-east from Great Tower Street, at No. 46 Mark Lane, to No. 15 Trinity Square, Tower Hill in Tower Ward[1].Constructed between 1895 and 1906 through the Met. and Dist. Railways (City Lines and Extensions) Act, 1882[2] it replaced the much older Black Swan Court, itself the successor to a Roman foundation[3]. Its close proximity to the Tower of London[4] and All Hallows, Barking [5]ensure a steady stream of visitors[6], for whom the local tube station or 15 bus route provide easy access to the locality[7].
[edit] References
- ^ "A Dictionary of London", Harben, H.A: London, Herbert Jenkins, 1922
- ^ "The City of London-a history" Borer,M.I.C. : New York,D.McKay Co, 1978 ISBN 0094618801
- ^ Roman thoroughfare
- ^ Which has not been part of the City, since the creation of Tower Hamlets in the 19th Century
- ^ parish details
- ^ Tourist hot spot
- ^ Bus routes
