Farringdon, originally meaning fern covered hill, belonged to Nicholas de Farindon, who purchased the area in 1279. In 1394 the ward was separated into Farringdon Within and Farringdon Without, a split which still exists. The area was previously the location of Farringdon Market. Smithfield Meat Market, The Jerusalem Tavern and St Etheldreda’s Church are all in Farringdon.
The Clerkenwell Green Association is a charity that tries to promote fine art and craft skills in the historic Clerkenwell area. Formed in 1970, the Green Association aims to help...
The Cock Tavern is located under the covers of Smithfield’s meat market, and is perhaps the best place to eat meat in London. The pub is located underground in East...
The Jerusalem Tavern is one of the most historic pubs in London, and its name is associated with the Priory of St John of Jerusalem. The tavern can be traced...
Smithfield meat market is one of the oldest markets in London, with traders buying and selling goods in the area for over 800 years, and a livestock market occupying the...
St Etheldreda’s Church is located in Ely Place, and it is the oldest Roman Catholic church in London. The church was built in 1251, and still maintains many of the...