A throw in the dark

[Cap'n Jack]

Indeed, Robert.

Sam, it looks like 38 Dorset street was also counted as Crispin street, from the OB June 1848:

' THOMAS WILDASH . I live at 38, Dorset-street, Crispin-street, Spitalfields, and am a shoemaker. '

[John Bennett]

AP,

Two 'street' addresses seemed common in those days.

For example, a thoroughfare off a main road would also include the main road in the address: Martha Tabram lived at 4 Star Place, Star Street, Commercial Road.

Another I've seen is Berner Street, Commercial Road.

The inclusion of Crispin Street in the Dorset St example would suggest it was at the Crispin Street end.

You've probably seen loads of examples in press reports..