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A New History of London
… Dowgate Ward CHAP. XX. Dowgate-ward. Boundaries. The name of this ward is derived from Dowgate, one of the four … on the south by the river Thames; on the east by Bridge and Candlewick-wards; on the north by Wallbrook-ward; and on … their affairs. It is now chiefly occupied by merchants who trade in iron; of which there are always large quantities in …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 21 Farringdon Ward Within CHAP. XXI. The ward of Farringdon-within. Boundaries. This ward with that of … London; as did John his son, to William Farendon, citizen and goldsmith in 1279: under whom and his son Nicholas, who … ward to the hospital, for the instruction of forty boys in navigation, and endowed it for seven years with 1000l. per …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 22 Farringdon Ward Without CHAP. XXII. The ward of Farringdon-without. Boundaries. This large ward forms the … fair, which was at first instituted for the conveniency of trade, was at length prolonged to a fortnight, and became of … king's new printing house. Here bibles, common-prayers, acts of parliament, king's speeches, proclamations, &c. are …
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. … a rivulet or bourn, which ran down the street westward, and through Lombard-street as far as the church of St. Mary … or damage by fire: except glass and china ware, not in trade, and all manner of writings, books of accompts, notes, …
A New History of London
… by Stow to derive its name from the making or selling of lime there. This small ward is bounded on the west by Bishopsgate ward; on the east and north by Aldgate ward; and on the south by Langbourn … it is worthy a remark, that though the ward includes parts of several parishes, there is no church nor even a whole …
A New History of London
… name to this ward, is so called from the circumstance of its leading in a direct line to the principal entrance of … the Tower. The ward is bounded on the east by Tower-hill and by Aldgate ward; on the north by Langbourn ward; on the … very complicated nature, and depend upon a great number of acts of parliament, in which alterations are made every year …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 4 Aldersgate Ward CHAP. IV. A Survey of Aldersgate ward. The city of London is divided into 25 wards, according to the list at … stood a little to the southward of St. Botolph's church, and divided Aldersgate street from St. Martin le Grand; which …
A New History of London
… Boundaries. This ward is denominated from the eastern gate of the city, and is defined on the east by the city wall which parts it … by Langbourn, Limestreet, and Bishopsgate wards. Plan of Aldgate ward Principal streets. Its principal streets all …
A New History of London
… ward. Boundaries.; Principal streets. The name of this ward is taken from the dock, but that is too antient … tracing its etymology 1. It is situated on the river side, and is bounded on the south by the Thames; on the east by … Thames street. Thames-street is a place of considerable trade, on account of its situation near the river, the …
A New History of London
… is called from the gate which stood nearly in the centre of it: for being of large extent it is distinguished into Bishopsgate without the wall, and Bishopsgate within; though both under the same alderman. …