ANCHOR WHARF

   South out of Upper Thames Street at No.9 to the Thames, in Castle Baynard Ward, between Crown and Horseshoe Wharf and Horseshoe Wharf (P.O. Directory).

   First mention: Lockie, 1816.

   Former names : " Anderson's Wharf " (Horwood, 1799). " Timber Wharf " (Rocque, 1746).

   In O. and M. 1677 the site is occupied by Baynard's Castle (q.v.), and See Baynard's Castle Wharf.

   Wheatley says it was formerly called Anchor Lane, and this may have been the new street mentioned in the Deed of 1680. See Baynard's Castle Wharf.

   See also Anchor Alley.