The year that Bond Street was nearly renamed Bond Street

The odd naming decision of Old and New Bond Street emerged from redevelopment efforts in the 1680s, confusing residents who often refer to them simply as Bond Street.

Historical maps, like John Strype's 1707 version, illustrate that New Bond Street was initially represented as 'Bond Street continued', suggesting a singular identity for the thoroughfare.

The earliest reference distinguishing between Old and New Bond Street appears in December 1720, yet reports on Old Bond Street emerged several years later, indicating a convoluted renaming process.

Despite the oddity of two separate names emerging for a road so closely developed, it did not raise any significant issues for almost 200 years.

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