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A New History of London
… of London, from year to year, to appoint such a number of beadles and watchmen, for the several wards of the city and …
A New History of London
… farther was done, except that they kept up the form of the beadles giving up their staves on St. Matthew's-day, and …
A New History of London
… their use 9. An order was made in April 1569, for the 16 beadles belonging to the hospitals, to clear the streets of … hospital. Regular circuits were appointed for these beadles, and the nature of their duty laid down for their …