5 Historic Quirks to Spot in... Cheapside

Tiny creatures, the City's oldest tree, and an incidental horde of dragons.

Words and pictures by Matt Brown

Cheapside is an ancient street that runs between St Paul’s and the Bank of England. Despite the name, you won’t find low rents here. Quite the opposite. The name comes from the medieval word cheap, meaning a market place. The street these days contains few buildings from before the 20th century, but it still holds plenty …