The Saturday Street is our NEW weekly series in which we unlock the stories behind the names of London's famous thoroughfares. It's compiled by London Walks guide Karen – listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as The World's Greatest Tour Guide. You can find Karen on Saturdays guiding her Old Westminster and British Museum walks. If you've got a London street query or suggestion, email Karen at the usual address
Turnagain Lane EC4
Location: The City of London
Fabled the world over as being named for Dick Whittington who turned back at Highgate, thus reneging on the foolish and rash decision to leave London. A great tale, but sadly not true. The road once led to the Fleet River, but without a bridge at the end. Anyone wishing to cross the water, therefore, had to – you guessed it – turn again.
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