London’s Alleys: Ludgate Square, EC4

Despite its name, this is not a large square but a narrow passageway that leads off from Ludgate Hill in front of St Paul’s Cathedral and winds around the back of buildings to a cluster of narrow streets.This part of London is just inside the ancient Roman Wall, and the gatehouse into the City – hence Ludgate. Although the area around St Paul’s Cathedral was developed by medieval times, the south side of Ludgate Hill where the alley is was still dominated by a moat surrounding