Join Dorothee Schröder as she explores the streets of the City of London from A to Z. Each week, we dive into the stories, secrets, and surprises hidden in its alleys and avenues. Discover how centuries of history and modern life intertwine in the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating cities.
Let’s walk the City, one street at a time.
- Aldgate High Street
by Dorothee Schröder Aldgate High Street got its name from one of the gates of the old London Wall dating back to Roman times. There are different explanations of what the name refers to, like Old Gate, Ale Gate due to an alehouse or All Gate because there was free access for everyone. Located on… Read more: Aldgate High Street - Bishopsgate
by Dorothee Schröder The City of London stands on the site of the former Roman settlement of Londinium.In Roman times, it was enclosed by a defensive wall with seven gates, one of which was Bishopsgate, located in the eastern part of the City. The surrounding ward, one of the 25 wards that make up the… Read more: Bishopsgate - Cornhill
by Dorothee Schröder Cornhill is both a ward and a street in the City of London, running from Bank Junction to Leadenhall Street.Alongside Tower Hill and Ludgate Hill, Cornhill is one of the three ancient hills of London. Part of the area once occupied by the old Roman settlement, Cornhill is steeped in history and… Read more: Cornhill - Distaff Lane
by Dorothee Schröder Belonging to Bread Street Ward, Little Distaff Lane was originally located where Cannon Street now runs.After the post–World War II redevelopment, it became known simply as Distaff Lane, a short stretch running south of St Paul’s Cathedral from Cannon Street, past St Nicholas Cole Abbey, down to Queen Victoria Street. The former… Read more: Distaff Lane - Eastcheap
by Dorothee Schröder Located in the City’s Bridge ward, Eastcheap is a street with a long and storied past. Its name first appeared on an Anglo-Saxon penny of King Harold I (reigned 1035–1040) and is thought to be the earliest example of a street name being minted on a coin. The Old English word cheap… Read more: Eastcheap - Fleet Street
by Dorothee Schröder Fleet Street is one of the most famous streets in the City of London.It runs from Temple Bar in the west to Ludgate Circus in the east, where it once reached the London Wall. The street takes its name from the River Fleet, London’s most famous subterranean river, which flows from Hampstead… Read more: Fleet Street - Garlick Hill
by Dorothee Schröder Garlick Hill is a short street (156 metres) in the City of London, running from the junction of Cannon Street and Queen Victoria Street in the north to Skinner’s Lane in the south, close to the River Thames. It dates back to the ninth century and takes its name from “Garlick Hythe,”… Read more: Garlick Hill
About Dorothee Schröder
Dorothee Schröder (M.A.) studied German and English language and literature at Ruhr University Bochum.
She loves Great Britain, especially London, where she explores the city off the beaten tourist track. She is the managing director of the literary agency OPERA SCRIPTORIUM, an author and translator, and co-authored the book Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888: Eine Chronologie with Philipp Röttgers, which is known for its meticulous research and detailed account of historical events. As part of the LONDON BEYOND TIME AND PLACE team, she writes articles, conducts research and translates.