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276 THE CITY AS IT IS There is little of interest in Gracechurch Street, but the old Grasshopper Tavern still survives—a famous coaching house in its day —at the corner of Bell Yard. I have already traced the origin of Leadenhall Market to Eastcheap. As we cross to Bishopsgate Street, let us not neglect to look at the beautifully proportioned east end of St. Peter’s Church, which in its good taste and symmetry is in such singular contrast with the gaudy monstrosities of architecture by which it is surrounded. Crosby Hall . on our right is well known — to all Londoners, and needs — MOORGATE STREET, SHOWING OFFICES OF THE ROYAL MAIL no description here 7 but STEAM PACKET COMPANY gdb 2 the visitor who likes old architecture should penetrate into the courts and alleys which surround it, as they contain good specimens of all kinds. Near the corner of ~ Threadneedle Street is the Baltic, a great meeting place for merchants. There have been great destructions wrought in Bishopsgate of late at the extremity of our walk. In Moorgate Street are the offices of the — | |
