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Aldgate was literally the eastern-most gateway through the London Wall leading from the City of London to the east the East End of London and Whitechapel. You can also find some amazing examples of Victorian architecture, when wandering this historical area, such as Leadenhall Market (still trading today) and Old Billingsgate Market (now an events venue).
There are several origin theories for the Aldgate EC3 name. The first mention of the area is from 1052 when it was referred to as the East Gate. Fifty-six years later, Aldgate EC3 was known as Alegate. Many believe it is derived from Aeld Gate which means Old Gate. Experts think this is the most plausible theory. Another one suggests that the name was actually Ale Gate based on a place that served ale. Others believe that the name was, in fact, All Gate denoting a public gate. The name could also be derived from the Saxon name Ealh.