Interesting Facts About Norton Folgate
Norton Folgate is a short street in London, connecting Bishopsgate with Shoreditch High Street, on the northern edge of the City of London. For More Details Log on https://www.norton-folgate.co.uk/
Norton Folgate is a short street in London, connecting Bishopsgate with Shoreditch High Street, on the northern edge of the City of London. For More Details Log on https://www.norton-folgate.co.uk/
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Interesting Facts About Norton Folgate
Norton Folgate is a short street in London, connecting Bishopsgate with
Shoreditch High Street, on the northern edge of the City of London. Here are
a few interesting facts about Norton Folgate.
‣ Its name is a reminder of the tiny ancient Liberty of Norton Folgate
situated in and around the area.
‣ The area was built up as a collection of courtyards and alley ways in
Bishopsgate, not far from Liverpool Street Station, as was known as
the Liberty of Norton Folgate.
‣ The population declined during the 19th century, as many of the
premises were converted into warehouses and businesses.
‣ Suggs, of Madness fame, developed a concept album on the forgotten
historical areas of London, primarily Norton Folgate, wrote a song
entitled The Liberty of Norton Folgate.
‣ Most of Norton Folgate is now occupied by modern offices and more
will appear shortly as the City spreads northwards into Shoreditch.
Norton Folgate
Spitalfields, London, E1
United Kingdom
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