Historical gazetteer of London before the Great Fire
… time inhabited by Thomas Berrye, salter. In 1627 Thomas Stoak, citizen and merchant tailor, leased it to William … and grocer, for a term of 24 years at £4 rent. In 1628 Stoak leased his interest in the property to John Smith, … for a term of 300 years at a peppercorn rent. Stoak's right in the property appears to have passed to John …
