City Road

(EC1) This road, described as "the finest about London, with a footpath on each side and well lighted," running from Islington to Old Street, was opened in June 1761, the Doghouse Bar being at the same time demolished. (Reference: Welch's Modern History of the City of London, p.4) John Wesley lived at No. 47, opposite his chapel, and here he died in His grave is behind the chapel. His funeral was attended by Samuel Rogers, amongst many others.