The alley can be seen on this 18th century map, just north of Temple Church.
Hercules Pillars Alley
Map
The overlays that highlight 17th century London features are approximate and derived from Wenceslaus Hollar’s maps:
- Built-up London – London before the Fire
- City of London wall and Great Fire damage – London after the Fire
Open location in Google Maps: 51.513714, -0.110558
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References
Chart showing the number of references in each month of the diary’s entries.
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Second Reading
Terry Foreman • Link
Reading eastward along Fleet Street from Temple Bar @its left end, read sideways "Hercules Pillars A[lley]" is the 3rd running south.
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