CUSHION COURT

   East out of Old Broad Street at No. 10, in Broad Street Ward (P.O Directory).

   First mention: O. and M. 1677.

   Only one house in it in Strype's time (ed. 1720, I. ii. 132).

   On or near the site of the old inn or town house of the Abbots of St. Albans.

   The name "cushion" was given to an old dance, formerly common at weddings, generally accompanied by kissing.

   Perhaps this may be the origin of the name.