North Place ran along what is now Argyle Walk to Brighton Street, marking the boundary between the Battle Bridge and Cromer-Lucas estates.
Though absent from Horwood’s 1813 map, by 1819 two unnumbered buildings appeared on its south side between Brighton Street and Wood Street.
The area, formerly fields until the early 19th century, likely derived its name from its northern position within the Cromer-Lucas estate development. The 1867-70 Ordnance Survey map shows it extending from Brighton Street to just beyond Riley Street.
A mission hall operated here from 1876 to 1888, later replaced by Holy Cross Church on Cromer Street. The street was also known locally as ’Plum Pudding Steps’. In the 20th century, the original buildings were demolished to make way for what became Argyle Walk.
The Underground Map project is creating street histories for the areas of London and surrounding counties lying within the M25.
The aim of the project is to find the location every street in London, whether past or present, and tell its story. This project aims to be a service to historians, genealogists and those with an interest in urban design.
The website features a series of maps from the 1750s until the 1950s. You can see how London grows over the decades. |