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A Dictionary of London
… in the Wall of London, on the western side. Supposed by Stow to be one of the most ancient, but no proof is …
Old and New London
… the "Bell in the Hoop," in the parish of St. Bride's. Stow (Elizabeth) mentions a Mrs. Savage as having given the … FROM LUD GATE, 1798 ( see page 226). Lud Gate, which Stow in his "Survey" designates the sixth and principal gate … That this tradition is true was proved in 1586, when (as Stow says) all the gate was rebuilt. Embedded among other …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the royal arms, is yet remaining. Peerless Pool, called by Stow "Perilous" Pool, and in 1743 converted into one of the …
A Dictionary of London
… 1831). Earliest mention: 1 Ed. V. (Anc. Deeds, A. 1841). Stow says it took its name of one Lion, owner thereof and …
Alumni Oxonienses
… 10 July, 1627. See Al. West. 88. Marshe, John s. John, of Stow-cum-Membris, Bucks, sacerd. Trinity Coll., matric. 7 …
A Dictionary of London
… from the sign. Magpie, Magpye Alley In Crutched Friars (W. Stow, 1722-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. Magpy See … Without (Elmes, 1831). First mention : "Magpy Alley" (W. Stow, 1722). Former name : "Harrow Alley" (O. and M. 1677). …
A Dictionary of London
… 1441-6, p. 425). "Kerion lane " (S. 241). So called, says Stow, of one Kirion, sometime dwelling there (S. 249). …
A Dictionary of London
… the City, and possessed of their own courts and officers. Stow in his Survey of London mentions one or two estates …