Farringdon's evolution is traced from its roots as the medieval nunnery of St Mary, shut down during the dissolution of churches. By the 1670s, it was known as Codpiece Row, evolving through the centuries into Rag Street. Significant redevelopment occurred in the late 19th century as the Peabody Trust cleared slums, resulting in the Clerkenwell Estate designed by Henry Darbishire. This urban improvement reflects the shift from unsanitary living conditions to social housing, illustrating the area's historical transformation and ongoing development in response to the needs of lower-income residents.
In the 1880s, the Peabody Trust cleared the slums to create the Clerkenwell Estate, a significant development designed by Henry Darbishire featuring rows of brick-clad flats.
Codpiece Row, which evolved into Rag Street, marks the transformation of Farringdon from a medieval nunnery site to a densely populated area with housing development.
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