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A New History of London
… and one being antiently held in the principal street of this ward, Cheapside, it was known by the name of Westcheap, to distinguish it from the market also kept in … ward. It extends from the entrance of St. Mildred's court, formerly called Scalding alley, in the north east, to …
A New History of London
… formerly have been distinguished as the peculiar residence of dealers in coals; or from some person of the name of Coleman, who as the builder, chief owner or … and St. Margaret's church, is Founders-hall, in a court denominated from it. This hall, which is a convenient …
A New History of London
… CHAP. XVII. Cordwainers-ward. Boundaries. The antient name of this ward was Cordwainers-street ward, from … and other workers in leather: shoemakers being in many of our old statutes termed Cordwainers 1. It is bounded on … or Cheapside. In this church originally was held the court of Arches, which took its name from hence; and it has …
A New History of London
… originally the corn market for the city, obtained the name of Cornhill, and communicated the same name to the ward. It … and is divided into four precincts. This is a ward of small extent, though rendered of importance by its … north side of this street are several courts, &c. as Star court, Weigh-house yard, Newman's yard, Finch lane, Freeman's …
A New History of London
… Extent. This ward is denominated from the north west gate of the city, as that gate obtained its name from the cripples … Bassishaw-ward, and-Cheap ward; on the north by the parish of St. Luke, Old street; on the west by Aldersgate-ward; on … company's arms, large fruit, and other decorations. The court room has a fret work ceiling, and is also adorned with …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 2 Summary of civil government CHAP. II. Containing a summary view of the civil government of the city of London. From the … Bounds of the city liberties. Corporation government; Court of common council. The city is divided into 26 wards, …
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 Farringdon-without, were antiently one ward, under one … is almost hid from the passenger. This leads into a square court, where the building opposite, which contains the …
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 western extremity of the city of London; and is bounded on the east by the ward … a high wall. This is properly the prison belonging to the court of Common pleas; the keeper is called warden of the …
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. Catherine Coleman in Aldgate-ward was antiently a … of the roads, and an assistant to each. Beside, there is a court-post, who has 2l. a day, and a deliverer of letters to …
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 … it is worthy a remark, that though the ward includes parts of several parishes, there is no church nor even a whole … down by casualty in the year 1484. About the year 1534 the court of common-council met several times to consult about …