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    Correspondence file between Beckwith Brothers and City Surveyor, City of Melbourne re Foxtons Lane, 2 June 1865, courtesy of Public Record Office Victoria, Victorian Archives Centre.
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Foxton Lane

Foxton Lane is located between William and Queen streets, just east of Market Street. It is a dead-end lane extending to the north from Flinders Street through to Flinders Lane. Over the years a wide array of businesses has been located on Foxton Lane. In 1860, auctioneers, produce salesman and wool brokers were all located in this lane. By 1895, the eastern side comprised warehouses, whilst the north-west corner provided an access-way for the back of the London Hotel. The Leadenhall Chambers located on Market Street also had rear-access on Foxton Lane.

Alexandra Gerner

References
Sands & McDougall’s commercial and general Melbourne directory, Sands & McDougall, Melbourne, 1892. Details
Sands & McDougall’s commercial and general Melbourne directory, Sands & McDougall, Melbourne, 1930. Details
MMBW Detail Plan, 1010, City of Melbourne, 1895; MMBW Melbourne Sewerage Plans 1890s - 1950s; State Library of Victoria. Details