Temple-bar

Charing-cross to Temple-bar, just to shew her what it was to see a little of the world.

Camilla 2008

He then burst into such a fit of laughter, that he appeared to be almost in a convulsion; and, in order to support himself, laid hold of one of the posts at the side of the foot pavement, and sent forth peals so loud, that in the silence of the night his voice seemed to resound from Temple-bar to Fleet-ditch.

The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

I have broken from every round-house on this side Temple-bar.

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

“I was in the wrong,” said he, “to look for good manners so far on this side of Temple-bar; but you must give me leave to tell you, sir, that unless I am favoured with an interview with Miss Gauntlet, I shall conclude that you have actually laid a constraint upon her inclination, for some sinister purposes of your own.” — “Sir,” replied the old gentleman,

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

“Forsitan et nostrum nomen miscebitur istis.” when we got to Temple-bar he stopped me, pointed to the heads upon it, and slily whispered me,

The Life of Samuel Johnson LL.D. 2004

The fact remains, however, that while the earlier period of his life has its focus in Cheapside the later is centred in the vicinity of Temple-bar.

Inns and Taverns of Old London

Much less would it have been possible to recall its aspect in those earlier years when it was literally a strand, that is, a low-lying road by the side of the Thames, stretching from Temple-bar to Charing Cross.

Inns and Taverns of Old London

Its full title was The Devil and St. Dunstan, aptly represented by the sign depicting the saint holding the tempter by the nose, and its site, appropriately enough, was opposite St. Dunstan's Church, on the south side of Fleet St.eet and close to Temple-bar.

Inns and Taverns of Old London

The cavalcade of merchants was scattered in confusion long before it reached Temple-bar, and isolated members of the party, few in number, did their best to reach the royal palace 'by roundabout ways.

Inns and Taverns of Old London

A few days afterwards I met him near Temple-bar, about one o'clock in the morning, and asked if he would then go to the Mitre.

Inns and Taverns of Old London