Surrounding St. Paul’s Cathedral, the St. Paul’s Churchyard was prevalent among booksellers from Fleet Street, as well the center for book trade and publishing for the whole country. However, after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the bookselling market moved to Paternoster Row, an alley located eastward from the Churchyard. Fortunately, the St. Paul’s Churchyard became revitalized with musical concerts.
Musicians started migrating to St. Paul's Churchyard due to the collaboration with the St. Paul's Choir. Participants within the choir joined together to practice music during weekly meetings. The weekly performances grew in popularity by gaining more gentlemen performers and money for admittance. To accommodate the large crowds, the performers played in concerts at the “Castle,” located in Paternoster Row, in 1724. With the partnership of St. Paul’s Choir, the musicians created a society called “The Castle Society of Music.” Eventually after 1744, the society moved to Haberdashers’ Hall, where they continued to perform for fifteen or sixteen more years. Their final home for concerts was King’s Arms in Cornhill. Presently, this area is popular among tourists and locals who take in the spectacular view of the St. Paul’s Cathedral while strolling the grounds.