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Wood Street stretches from Cheapside EC2 at its southern end, through Gresham Street EC2 and London Wall EC2, leading north into Fore Street EC2. The name Wood Street was derived from the many wood merchants that worked on this site in medieval times. Wood Street was popular with drapers, haberdashers and milliners from the mid 19th century well into the 20th century. The headquarters of the City of London Police, which is located at 37 Wood Street EC2, house a small museum outlining the history of policing within the City of London. The churches of St Alban, which has a Grade 1 listed tower still standing today, St Michael and St Peter West Cheap were all once located on Wood Street.
Wood Street is home to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award winning 88 Wood Street complex, which looks out onto the peaceful churchyards of St Marys and St Olaves. 88 Wood Street is located next to London Wall EC2. This 17 floor glass structure was designed by Sir Richard Rogers, who also designed the Lloyd's of London building located on Leadenhall Street EC3 and Lime Street EC3. 88 Wood Street provides state of the art facilities, with conference rooms, furnished office space, 24 hour access and full accessibility for disabled visitors. 88 Wood Street is home to a variety of international companies, such as the National Bank of Australia and Compaq.
Wood Street leads towards the Barbican complex at its northern end, next to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the St Giles Cripplegate church, built in 1550 on Fore Street. The Barbian arts centre itself, which is home to cinema, a theatre, the Searcy's restaurant, bars and shops, is located 100m north of Wood Street. The Barbican has 4 car parks and excellent bus, London Underground and rail links nearby.
Wood Street is close to a number of places of interest within the City of London, such as the Guildhall, Guildhall Clock Museum and the Guildhall Library, which can be reached via Gresham Street. The Museum of London, which is open between 10.00am-17.50pm Monday to Friday and from 12.00pm-17.50pm on Sundays, is located 150m west of the northern end of Wood Street. The spectacular St Paul's Cathedral, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is situated 400m south-west of Wood Street in St Paul's Churchyard EC4. Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, can be found 500m south-east of Wood Street on Walbrook EC3, close to the Bank of England and Royal Exchange buildings.
Wood Street has frequent bus, London Underground and National Rail services in close proximity due to its central location within the City of London. Moorgate Underground and rail station is positioned 300m east of Wood Street and provides Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Northern line services to destinations including Bank (1 stop), Aldgate (2 stops) and Kings Cross St Pancras (3 stops). Other London Underground stations near Wood Street include Bank (500m east), Mansion House (300m south) and St Paul's (300m west).
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