Bishopsgate, Greater London

Flower Delivery to Bishopsgate with Clare Florist

Bishopsgate is both the name of one of the 25 wards of the city of London and the name of a major road – which is part of the A10 – between Gracechurch Street and Norton Folgate right in the north-east corner of the main financial district of London.

Bishopsgate got its name from one of the original gates in the London Wall. Now, this spot is marked by a stone bishop's mitre which is fixed on a building located at the junction with Wormwood Street.

GEOGRAPHY

To the north of Bishopsgate is Worship Street, which is where the edge of the City meets the boroughs of Islington and Hackney. To the east, the ward neighbours Portsoken ward and the borough of Tower Hamlets. The boundary in the western portion is formed by Old Broad Street and Broad Street ward.

The wards of Aldgate, Coleman Street, Cornhill and Lime Street also bound Bishopsgate. It is divided into “Within” and “Without” with much of the ward being “Without” since the boundary changes that took effect in 1994 and 2003.

HISTORY

Bishop's Gate was originally Roman and was rebuilt by Hansa merchants in 1471 as an exchange for steelyard privileges. 1735 marked the year when City authorities erected the final form of the ward. However, it was demolished in 1760.

In the past, the gates were used to display the heads of criminals. There used to be many coaching inns in the area too to accommodate passengers travelling the Old North Road.

Now, Bishopsgate is home of Dirty Dick's (a pub which is more than 200 years old), the Bishopsgate Institute and several offices and skyscrapers. Some of the offices of major banks are located here, including the Royal Bank of Scotland and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

ATTRACTIONS

Bank of England Museum – for a history of the nation's central bank; 4 minutes walk

Mansion House – the Palace of the London Mayor; 5 minutes walk

Tower of London – site that played a role in history; 10 minutes walk

Museum of London – get to know London from pre-historic times to the present; 12 minutes walk

St Paul's Cathedral – spiritual home of Great Britain; 12 minutes walk

RESTAURANTS

Whether taking a date out to dinner or treating the family to a meal, you'll be spoiled with the choices available. Of course, whether it be an anniversary dinner or a birthday meal, there's no better way to celebrate than by giving some Bishopsgate flowers to sweeten the occasion.

Bond's Restaurant – just a short distance away from the Bank of England. The menu is French influenced and its chef is Barry Tonks.

The Mercer – serves up indulgent dishes like whole roast partridge. This is the place to go to for classic British cuisine.

Jamie's Italian – by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Located in the former Bank of Scotland building and serves rustic, simple Italian food. The prices of the food are fair so it's not a bad place to take a date for dinner or even treat mum for her birthday. Of course, make the occasion even better when you buy some flowers in Bishopsgate to present to them.

Pacific Oriental – located in a period building and is known for fine dining and its bar atmosphere. A place for lovers of Japanese cuisine.

Chamberlain's – well known dish restaurant in Leadenhall Market.

These are just a few fine examples, and as you can see, there are lots of options – different cuisines, different styles, etc. Whether on a romantic date or celebrating a birthday, know that there are options for you. Don't forget to send flowers to Bishopsgate so that you can surprise your date or the celebrant when they get into the restaurant!

LIST OF SKYSCRAPERS

As mention earlier, Bishopsgate is home to lots of skyscrapers, and these incude:

Broadgate Tower
Heron Tower
99 Bishopsgate
Tower 42

TRANSPORTATION

The Liverpool Street Tube Station is the nearest station to Bishopsgate and it's located about four minutes to the north east. The Bank Tube Station is also about a four minute walk away.

Railway stations are quite far with the Shoreditch High Street Overground Station being a 13 minute walk and the Whitechapel Overground station being 19 minutes away.

There are car parks in the area too. The Q-Park Bucklesbury House is 6 minutes away while the Thames Exhange NCP is 9 minutes away.

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