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A New History of London
… receives its name from London bridge which forms a part of it; and when the bridge was lined with houses on each side, three of the … brother, the duke of York, with a garland in one hand to crown the rising city, and a sword in the other for her …
A New History of London
… a principal street in it, and so distinguished before the great fire of London, as being one of the widest streets then within the … reign of king Henry VIII. which, being forfeited to the crown by his attainder and execution, was purchased by the …
A New History of London
… as it is found in ancient records, takes its name from the street now called Cannon-street; formerly chiefly inhabited by candle-wrights, or makers of tallow and wax candles; a very profitable business in … prior and canons of St. Mary Overy's; but devolving to the crown in the reign of queen Elizabeth, she granted the …
A New History of London
… Baynard ward CHAP. XIV. Castle-Baynard ward. History of Baynards castle. This ward derives its name from an antient castle built on the bank of the Thames by a Norman baron of the name of … parishes, exempt from the bishop of London's jurisdiction. Prerogative court. 2. The Prerogative court: so denominated …
A New History of London
… Book 2, Ch. 15 Cheap Ward CHAP. XV. Cheap-ward. The Saxon word Chepe signifies a market; and one being antiently held in the principal street of this ward, Cheapside, it was known by the name of … in a drooping state. Her head is adorned with a mural crown; her right arm, which holds a cornucopia almost empty, …
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 … till the suppression of that convent; when it fell to the crown: the rectory and parish church, and the advowson of the …
A New History of London
… Cordwainer Ward CHAP. XVII. Cordwainers-ward. Boundaries. The antient name of this ward was Cordwainers-street ward, from … have surrounding ornaments, but nothing more; and the crown of the spire, with the decorations under the fane, are …
A New History of London
… Ward CHAP. XVIII. Cornhill-ward. Boundaries.; Extent. The principal street in this ward having been originally the corn market for the city, obtained the name of Cornhill, and communicated the same name to the ward. It … the civil list. But the scheme not answering at first, the crown remitted most part of that money, and granted them a …
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 suppression of their monastery; when, coming to the crown, it was with the appurtenances, in the year 1544, sold …
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 … into the freedom of the city. It has been usual for the crown to appoint the chamberlain of London receiver of the …