E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lamb’s Conduit Street (London).
Stow says, “One William Lamb, citizen and clothworker, born at Sutton Valence, Kent, did found near unto Oldbourne a faire conduit and standard; from this conduit, water clear as crystal was conveyed in pipes to a conduit on Snow Hill” (26th March, 1577). The conduit was taken down in 1746.
