Tokenhouse Yard

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Tokenhouse Yard

Image: © Basher Eyre Taken: 13 Aug 2008

Just off Lothbury, Tokenhouse Yard was developed by Sir William Petty and took its name from the 'farthing pocketpieces' used by tradesmen at that time. Long, D. (2021). London’s Secret Square Mile. 2nd ed. Cheltenham: The History Press.

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