Byward Street

Byward Street, classified as the A3211, is a street in the City of London.

It is a short continuation of Lower Thames Street and runs north-east from the junction with Great Tower Street to 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-by-the-Tower church [5] ensure a steady stream of visitors,[6] for whom the local tube station at Tower Hill or bus route 15 provide easy access to the attractions.[7]

References

  1. ^ "A Dictionary of London", Harben, H.A: London, Herbert Jenkins, 1922
  2. ^ "The City of London-a history" Borer,M.I.C. : New York,D.McKay Co, 1978 ISBN 0094618801
  3. ^ Roman thoroughfare
  4. ^ Which has not been part of the City, since the creation of Tower Hamlets in the 19th century
  5. ^ parish details
  6. ^ Tourist hot spot
  7. ^ Bus routes