Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Christopher Hatton

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 12, 2018

1. Sir Christopher Hatton Marker

Inscription.
Sir Christopher Hatton (1540-1591), was Lord Chancellor of England and rumoured to be the lover of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1578 the Queen granted Christopher Hatton the grounds of Ely Palace on which Hatton House was built.

In the 1600s Hatton Garden was built here, which went on to become the centre of London's jewellery trade. The old City of London had streets, or quarters, dedicated to types of business and the area around Hatton Garden became a centre for jewellers. By 1987 eighty percent of the world's diamonds passed through Hatton Garden.

Nearly three hundred businesses here are in the jewellery industry and there are over fifty shops, representing the largest cluster of jewellery retailers in the UK.
Est. 1873
Nicholson’s Freehouse

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 51° 31.098′ N, 0° 6.534′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Holborn and Leather Lane, on the left when traveling west. Located on The Sir Christopher Hatton pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Leather Lane, Camden, England EC1N 7RA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prudential World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Prudential World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Furnival's Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Dickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Fusiliers Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Thurloe (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Samuel Johnson (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Francis Barber (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . .
1. Christopher Hatton on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Christopher Hatton - Nicholson’s Pubs. (Submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Sir Christopher Hatton Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 12, 2018

2. Sir Christopher Hatton Sign

The Sir Christopher Hatton Pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 12, 2018

3. The Sir Christopher Hatton Pub

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.