Blue Anchor Lane

During the 1300s this ancient lane was known as Wytegod’s Lane after John Wytegod, a wealthy merchant and Mayor. He owned Tudor House and the property to the south side (now known as King John’s Palace) as well as other properties nearby.

In the late medieval period the lane was called Lord’s Lane.

It was renamed in the 18th C after the Blue Anchor Inn which was located in the lane.

The Blue Anchor Lane ran from the market square outside St. Michael’s church to the waterfront via the Postern Gate, one of Southampton’s original seven gates. It was used to carry goods from the quayside up to the market square.

Now a very idyllic lane in the historic walled town, it was once known as “Piss Pot Alley”! This probably doesn’t need any further explanation!