Dorset Wharf

Dorset Wharf
   Between New River Office and Yard east and St. Bride's Wharf west. In Farringdon Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-Lockie, 1816).
   Called "Timber Wharf" and "Dorset Stairs" (q.v.) in Strype and Rocque.
   Site covered by the City of London School and Victoria Embankment.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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