Amen Corner: translation
West out of Paternoster Row at No. 36 to Amen Court (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within.
First mention: (O. and M. 1677).
Former name : " Amen lane " (S. 315).
The college of Physicians was in the lane before the Fire, but was burnt down, and a Canon's house erected in its place (Strype, ed.1720, I. iii. 194).
Formerly comprised what is now known as Amen Court, containing the Canon's houses, etc.