As with most of the city's 25 wards, the boundaries of Bread Street were altered quite considerably in 2003, having remained … See more

Five successive Livery Halls of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers (workers in fine leather) stood in the ward. They are commemorated by a blue plaque in the gardens of St Paul's facing Cannon Street. … See more

Bread Street is one of 25 wards in the City of London, each electing one Alderman and a number of Common Councillors (equivalent to Councillor) on the Court of Common Council of the City of London Corporation. … See more

Admiral Arthur Phillip, Commander of the First Fleet and first Governor of New South Wales, was baptised at All Hallows' Bread Street in 1738; he joined the Royal Navy in 1755 and died on 31 August 1814 and is remembere… See more

• Map of Early Modern London: Bread Street Ward - Historical Map and Encyclopedia of Shakespeare's London (Scholarly)
• Map of Early Modern London - Historical Map and Encyclopedia of Shakespeare's London, showing w… See more