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A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 8 Edward VI and Mary CHAP. VIII. From the accession of Edward VI. to the death of queen Mary. Government at this … among which were five bishops, twenty one clergymen, eight gentlemen, eighty four tradesmen, fifty five women, and four …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 9 Elizabeth CHAP. IX. During the reign of queen Elizabeth. The princess Elizabeth, who was … to be occasionally practised by ingenious tradesmen and gentlemen's servants, was now become a regular profession; …
A New History of London
… Boundaries. Coleman-street ward obtains its name from the principal street in it, which might formerly have been distinguished as the peculiar residence of dealers in coals; or from some person of the name of … their surprize, by telling him what they had overheard. "Gentlemen, said he, your surprize is occasioned by a thing of …
A New History of London
… Boundaries.; Extent. This ward is denominated from the north west gate of the city, as that gate obtained its name from the cripples … the direction of 23 trustees, viz. 14 ministers and 9 lay gentlemen, who must be all presbyterians; under whom are a …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 22 Farringdon Ward Without CHAP. XXII. The ward of Farringdon-without. Boundaries. This large ward … the badge of the society of the Middle Temple: for the gentlemen of the Inner Temple sit on the south, and those of …
A New History of London
… 23 Langbourn Ward CHAP XXIII. Langbourn ward. Derivation of the name. Near Magpie-alley adjoining to the church of St. … following streets and lanes enter, which are inhabited by gentlemen of great mercantile consideration: on the north …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 3 Summary of military government CHAP. III. The military government of the city of London. Though the … it was again greatly neglected: but in the year 1610, some gentlemen revived a weekly exercise in the Artillery ground …
A New History of London
… Book 3, Ch. 1 Southwark BOOK III. A Survey of the Borough of Southwark; including the adjoining parishes of … and obtained an act to incorporate themselves and 51 other gentlemen nominated by the testator, as governors of the new …
A New History of London
… Book 4, Ch. 2 The city parishes of St. Margaret and St John, Evangelist, … this mark of respect a second and a third time, saying, "Gentlemen of the house of commons, the king commands this …
A New History of London
… Book 4, Ch. 3 The parishes of the Liberty of Westminster CHAP. III. The … went down with a steep descent to the river, these gentlemen have, by raising their buildings upon strong lofty …