Great Coram Street. From the Foundling Hospital built and endowed by Captain Thomas Coram in 1739.
Great Dover Street. The London portion of the old Roman highway to Dover.
Great George Street. Stands on the site of the stable-yard of a famous old coaching inn, “The George and Dragon.”
Great Marlborough Street. In honour of the Duke of Marlborough, the people’s idol after the victory of Blenheim.
Great Ormond Street. After the British General, James Butler, second Duke of Ormond.
Great Peter Street. Contiguous to Westminster Abbey, dedicated to St Peter.
Great Portland Street. The business thoroughfare on the Duke of Portland’s estate.
Great Queen Street. First laid out across the fields in the time of Queen Elizabeth, and named after her.
Great Russell Street. In honour of the ill-fated Lord William Russell, whose wife, Rachel, was the daughter of the Duke of Bedford, the great ground landlord.
Great St Helen’s. Occupies the site of the ancient priory of St Helen’s, of which the church remains.