BUTCHERS' HALL

   On the west side of Bartholomew Close at Nos. 87 and 88 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within.

   Erected here in 1884-5.

   The first Hall was in Butcher Hall Lane in St. Nicholas Shambles, but was destroyed in the Great Fire 1666. Stow describes it as in Pentecost Lane.

   The Hall was rebuilt in Pudding Lane on the east side at No. 34 (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 1880), and was again burnt in 1829, but rebuilt 1831. In consequence of the widening of Eastcheap and the considerable alterations made in that street, the Hall was removed to its present position in 1884-5.