Historical Dictionary of London

FARRAR'S RENTS

West out of Bishopsgate at 163. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-O.S. 1880).
Former name : "Three Tun Alley" (O. and M. 1677-L. Guide, 1758).
Messuage in Three Tuns Alley given in 1624 to the parish of St. Michael Cornhill (End. Ch. 1903, p. 3).
The site is now occupied by Liverpool Street Station and the railway lines, etc.
Named after the owner or builder.