Pudding Lane, Historical street in City of London, England
Pudding Lane is a short street in the City of London running between Eastcheap and Lower Thames Street, marked by a commemorative plaque. It preserves the narrow medieval street pattern typical of historic London with its tightly built surroundings.
The Great Fire of London began at Thomas Farriner's bakery on this street in 1666, spreading rapidly through the wooden city. The disaster led to major rebuilding and new construction standards for London.
The street takes its name from medieval butchers who transported animal offal along this route, reflecting the trade that once defined the neighborhood.
Monument Underground station is very close and offers direct access to the street. Fenchurch Street and Cannon Street railway stations are also within easy walking distance.
In 1617 this street became one of the first places in the world to establish regulated one-way traffic for carts. This early traffic system demonstrates how London's center had to manage congestion centuries ago.
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