The Temple area in the City of London has changed little since the Great Fire of London in 1666. An important city conservation area, it is one of the last places in Britian to be lit by gas lamps and is often used in TV costume dramas. We carried out historic research and reported on the special character and significance of all the external areas, including roads, pavements and paths, the garden and terraces, as part of assessing accessibility throughout the area and recommending improvements.