Bread Street

Bread Street ward lies within the historic core of the City of London, defined by its namesake thoroughfare and the surrounding lanes. The area is primarily commercial, dominated by modern office buildings that house financial and professional firms. Its boundaries are formed by Cannon Street to the south and Cheapside to the north, placing it at the heart of the capital's financial district. The ward's layout still follows medieval street patterns, with narrow alleys connecting the main routes.

The ward's central landmark is the church of St. Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside, famously defining a true Cockney by birth within earshot of its bells. Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire, its steeple is a defining feature of the streetscape. The area is quiet outside of weekday business hours, with few residential properties. The historic Bread Street itself was once a notable market street for bakers and is now a key access route to St. Paul's Cathedral, which lies just to the west.