Pump Court, Pedestrian street in Temple, London.
Pump Court is a pedestrian courtyard in Temple accessed from Fleet Street through Middle Temple Lane and surrounded by brick buildings from the 1600s. The enclosed space houses offices for multiple barrister chambers and serves as a quiet working area for legal professionals.
Construction of brick buildings at Pump Court began in 1625 and was completed by 1637 to create offices for legal professionals. This period of development established the enclosed courtyard layout that remains unchanged today.
A sundial from 1686 carries a Latin inscription that reminds visitors of life's fleeting nature. This thoughtful message still shapes how people experience the enclosed courtyard today.
Access is on foot from Fleet Street through Middle Temple Lane, both clearly signed and easy to navigate. The courtyard is open to visitors but remains primarily a working space with limited seating or facilities.
Notable legal scholars including William Blackstone, William Cowper, and Henry Fielding worked from offices in these buildings and shaped British legal thought from this location. Their presence connected the place to some of the most important legal minds of the era.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51290,-0.11100
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20
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