Farringdon Without History of the Most Interesting Places, Leading Events; and Some Account of the Eminent Men connected therewith, since the year 1600
Francis, Adolphus Decimus
1870
Johnson's Court
At No. 11 the "John Bull" newspaper was first commenced, with , as editor, in . Hook was full of exuberant fun, and played off many practical jokes amongst his friends. His novel of " Gilbert Gurney" contains an admirable autobiography. In Salisbury Court Stood the inn of the Bishop of Salisbury. In olden timesthe most important residences of the nobility and gentry were called " inns." The house now referred to became subsequently Sackville House, the residence of Sir Thomas Sackville, who was created Earl of Dorset by James I., and of whom it was said he could bear to hear others praised, but despised the arts of courtiers. He befriended the unhappy; he was most engaging in manners, loveable and accomplished, and at once a poet, philosopher, philanthropist, and wit; full of chivalric notions and daring courage. On his change of style and title to Earl of Dorset, the residence changed to Dorset House, hence Dorset Street. | |
30 | The Duke's Theatre, built by Sir C. Wren, stood near the south end of Dorset Street, on the site where now stand the City Gas Works. |