Aldgate is the eastern-most gateway through the London Wall leading from the City of London to Whitechapel and the East End of London. John Cass’s school, where a plaque records the former placement of London Wall, is sited on the north side of Aldgate
Aldgate Pump EC3A house clearance
The site of the old Aldgate Pump was found at Aldgate’s junction with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street. It was from this point that distances were measured into the counties of Essex and Middlesex from the 1700. The original pump was taken down in 1876 and an imitation pump and drinking fountain was built.
The Bevis Marks Synagogue EC3A office clearance
From 1181 to 1290, the Jews settled in the area but left when they were expelled by King Edward I. The Jews were later welcomed back in the area in 1698 by Oliver Cromwell where they once again settled down. The area is known as Old Jewry, and it has the oldest Synagogue in the United Kingdom. The synagogue was built in 1701 and is affiliated to London’s historic Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community.
Site clearance near John Cass’s school EC2A
In 1709, John Cass founded a school for fifty boys and forty girls, the buildings are in the churchyard of St Botolph’s Aldgate. Sadly after his health failed in 1718, Lady Cass continued as patroness of the schools, but died in 1732. The school continued for a few more years under the aegis of Valentine Brewis, one of the trustees Cass had named, but was closed down after his death in 1738.
Waste clearance near Aldgate EC3A
Nearby areas of Aldgate EC3A
- Aldgate East
- Fenchurch Street
- Tower Hill
- Liverpool street