Moorgate

Moorgate was one of the minor gates of the old London Wall. Though the gate itself was demolished in 1761, the name survives as a major street in the heart of the City of London.

The street connects the city to Islington, and was constructed around 1846 for the formation of new approaches to London Bridge.

The name "Moorgate" derives from the surrounding area of Moorfields, which was one of the last pieces of open land in the city. Today this region is a financial centre, and is home to several of the United Kingdom's major investment and commercial banks.

The street also showcases historic and contemporary office buildings, including the Guildhall and the Moorhouse.