COWPER'S COURT

   1) See Hooper's Court.

   2) South out of Cornhill at No. 33 (P.O. Directory). In Cornhill Ward.

   First mention: "Coopers Court," (Boyle, 1799).

   Called "Fleece Tavern" (Strype, ed. 1720-Rocque, 1746). Called "Fleece Yard" (Lond. Guide, 1758).

   So called from Sir Wm. Cooper, a large householder in the parish of St. Michael Corn-hill, temp. Jas. I.

   Extensive vaults under the Court said to have been vaults and underground passages belonging to his house.