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Priory
·noun A religious house presided over by a prior or prioress;
— sometimes an offshoot of, an subord...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Christ Church Hospital
See Christ's Hospital.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Lane
Mentioned in Charter 14 Ed. II. (Strype, ed. 1720, ii. 14).
Not identified.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Passage
North out of Newgate Street, on the west side of the Church (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Wit...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Streate
Messuages in the street called "Christ Churchstreate" in parish of St. Katherine Christchurch within...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ
·noun The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Mess...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
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Christ
Anointed, the Greek translation of the Hebrew word rendered "Messiah" (q.v.), the official title of ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Aldgate
One of the gates in the City wall on its eastern side. It stood in the midst of the High Street, at ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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aldgate
A draught on the pump at Aldgate; a bad bill of exchange, drawn on persons who have no effects of th...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Christ Church, Newgate Street
On the north side of Newgate Street at No. 94, in Farringdon Ward Within (P.O. Directory). The paris...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Michael by Christ Church
See St. Michael Aldgate.
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Church
·noun A Jewish or heathen temple.
II. Church ·noun The collective body of Christians.
III. Church ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church
Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., "the Lord's house"), which was used by ancient autho...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Church
This word was employed in early times to denote (1) A Christian community organised as a self-govern...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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church
Mr. Pickering has the following remarks on this word: "A church, as a body of persons, is distinguis...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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church
The part of the ship arranged on Sunday for divine service.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Church
The derivation of the word is generally said to be from the Greek kuriakon (kuriakon) "belonging to ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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(St.) Bartholomew's Priory
A priory of Augustinian canons founded by Rahere in 1123 in West Smithfield in Farringdon Ward Witho...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Jesus Christ
"The life and character of Jesus Christ," says Dr. Schaff, "is the holy of holies in the history of ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Church Court, Duke Street, Aldgate
See Church Passage.
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Church Lane, Aldgate High Street
See Church Row.
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Church Row, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, on the north and east sides of St. Botolph's Church and churchyard...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate, Street
West from Aldgate High Street to Leadenhall Street at its junction with Fenchurch Street (P.O. Direc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Avenue
North out of Aldgate High Street at No.24 and east to 25 Middlesex Street. First named, December, 18...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Churchyard
This is the churchyard which is still in existence, adjoining to and surrounding the Church of St. B...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Hermitage
In a turret of the City wall near Aldgate built 4 feet without the turret of the said wall in the Ki...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Pump
Taken down 1876 and a drinking fountain erected on the site.
There was a well called " Alegate well...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Ward
With Tower Ward the easternmost ward of the City within the walls (O.S.).
Earliest mention: " In wa...
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Aldgate Well
See Aldgate Pump.
...
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(St.) Botolph Aldgate
On the north side of Aldgate High Street, at the south-east corner of Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Michael Aldgate
One of the old parishes mentioned by Stow as having formed first the parish of the Holy Cross or Hol...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(Holy) Trinity Aldgate
There seems to have been a parish of this name in existence before the foundation of Holy Trinity Pr...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Helen's Priory of
A Priory of Benedictine Nuns founded in 1212 in St. Helen's Bishopsgate, by William, son of William,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(Holy) Trinity Priory Churchyard
Burial Ground in Eastsmithfield procured by John Corey, 1348, in time of great pestilence on conditi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(Holy) Trinity, Priory of
In Aldgate Ward. Shown on Agas' map (Vertue's ed.) "Crychurch."
The bounds of the Priory are set ou...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Broad Church
·- A portion of the Church of England, consisting of persons who claim to hold a position, in respec...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church modes
·- The modes or scales used in ancient church music. ·see <<Gregorian>>.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-ale
·noun A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-bench
·noun A seat in the porch of a church.
...
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Church-haw
·noun <<Churchyard>>.
...
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Coptic Church
·add. ·- The native church of Egypt or church of Alexandria, which in general organization and doctr...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Eastern Church
·add. ·- That portion of the Christian church which prevails in the countries once comprised in the ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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High-church
·adj Of or pertaining to, or favoring, the party called the High Church, or their doctrines or polic...
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Low-church
·adj Not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms;
— applied especially to ...
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Russian Church
·add. ·- The established church of the Russian empire. It forms a portion, by far the largest, of th...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Barking Church
See All Hallows Barking.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Alley
1) See St. Dunstan's Alley.
2) West out of Basinghall Street at No. 70, leading to Three Nun Court ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Court
1) North out of Lothbury, at No. 7, opposite the Bank, on the east side of St. Margaret's Church (P....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Entry
North out of Playhouse Yard to Carter Lane at No. 75, in Farringdon Ward Within (P.O. Directory).
F...
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Church Hill
East out of St. Andrews Hill by the Church to Knightrider Street. In Castle Baynard Ward (Elmes, 183...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane
1) South out of Upper Thames Street to the river at Three Cranes Wharf. In Vintry Ward, opposite the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Passage
1) North out of Gresham Street at No. 79, at the west end of St. Lawrence Church, and extending to t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Place
West out of Garlick Hill, opposite St. James' Church in Vintry Ward.
Former names : O.S. 1875-Bacon...
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Church Rents
North out of Fore Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
The site is occupied now by...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Row
1) South out of Fenchurch Street, west of the church of St. Katherine Coleman to Fenchurch Street St...
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French Church
1) On the north side of Threadneedle Street, in Broad Street Ward (Leake, 1666-Elmes, 1831).
It occ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lutheran Church
On the north side of Trinity Lane at the north-east corner of Little Trinity Lane (O. and M. 1677 an...
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Paternoster Church
See St. Michael, Paternoster Royal.
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Temple Church
On the south-east side of Inner Temple Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
The old C...
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(Holy) Trinity Church
At the south-east corner of Great New Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S.1880).
Erected in 182...
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Wallbrook Church
See St. Stephen Walbrook.
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Whitechapel Church
See St. Mary Matfellon.
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church warden
A Sussex name fora shag, or cormorant, probably from its voracity.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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church work
Said of any work that advances slowly.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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church-clerk
the parish clerk. Essex.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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church-litten
the church-yard. Suss, and N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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church-warden
A name given on the coast of Sussex to the shag or cormorant. Why, deponent sayeth not.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Baptism of Christ
Christ had to be formally inaugurated into the public discharge of his offices. For this purpose he ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Coming of Christ
(1) with reference to his first advent "in the fulness of the time" (1 John 5:20; 2 John 1:7), or (2...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Humiliation of Christ
(Phil. 2:8), seen in (1) his birth (Gal. 4:4; Luke 2:7; John 1:46; Heb. 2:9), (2) his circumstances,...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Intercession of Christ
Christ's priestly office consists of these two parts, (1) the offering up of himself as a sacrifice,...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Nativity of Christ
The birth of our Lord took place at the time and place predicted by the prophets (Gen. 49:10; Isa. 7...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Resurrection of Christ
One of the cardinal facts and doctrines of the gospel. If Christ be not risen, our faith is vain (1 ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Revelation of Christ
The second advent of Christ. Three different Greek words are used by the apostles to express this, (...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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christ-cross row
The alphabet in a horn-book: called Christ-cross Row, from having, as an Irishman observed, Christ's...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Hornchurch Priory (Inn of)
See Monte Jovis Inn.
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Aldgate Churchyard, New
There appears to have been a new churchyard or burial ground attached to the Church of St. Botolph, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate High Street
From Duke Street at 19 and 20 Aldgate to Middlesex Street at 146 Whitechapel High Street. In Portsok...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Aldgate Ward School
Between Duke Street and Mitre Street, east of St. James' Church, with a passage into Mitre Street (O...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Andrew by Aldgate
Apparently St. Andrew Undershaft (q.v.).
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Boar Inn, Aldgate
See Blue Bore Inn.
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(St.) Botolph Aldgate Churchyard
See Aldgate Churchyard.
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(St.) Clare without Aldgate
Of the Order of Nuns Minoresses.
Founded by Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, the King's brother, 22 Ed. I...
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Coach Yard, Aldgate
See George Yard.
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Creechurch within Aldgate
See Holy Trinity, Priory of, and St. Katherine Cree church.
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Duke Street, Aldgate
West from Aldgate to Bevis Marks (P.O. Directory). The south side is in Aldgate Ward, the northern i...
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High Street, Aldgate
See Aldgate High Street.
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(St.) James' Place, Aldgate
South-east out of Duke Street at No. 33 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
First mention: O.S. 1848...
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(St.) Mary Magdalen, Aldgate
Mentioned by Stow as an old Parish, forming with S. Michael, S. Katherine and the blessed Trinitie, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary without Aldgate
See St. Mary Whitechapel.
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Northumberland House, Aldgate
On the east side of Northumberland Alley, in the parish of St. Katherine Colman (S. 141 and 151). In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Northumberland Place, Aldgate
See Northumberland House.
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Church, Richard William
(1815-1890)
Divine, historian, and biographer, was b. at Lisbon, and ed. at Oxf., where he became a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Barking Church Yard
North out of Great Tower Street, east of All Hallows Barking Church. In Tower Ward (P.O. Directory)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bethlehem Church Yard
See Bethlem Burying Ground.
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Church Alley, Blackfriars
See Church Hill.
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Church Court, Walbrook
See Church Row.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane, Blackfriars
See Church Entry.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane, Dowgate
See All Hallows Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Passage, Minories
See Church Street, Minories.
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Church Street, Minories
East out of the Minories, leading to Holy Trinity, Minories Church (P.O. Directory).
Former names :...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cree Church Lane
North out of Leadenhall Street at No. 86, west of St. Katherine Creechurch (P.O. Directory). In Aldg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dutch Church Almshouses
In Middle Moorfields. Erected by the Dutch Congregation of the Austin Friars early in 1700 (Strype, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dutch Church, Austinfriars
On the east side of Austinfriars, at No. 6 (P.O. Directory).
The western end of the Priory Church o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Flemings' Church Yard
A street east out of Little Tower Hill to St. Katherine's Lane (Burn, 1649-72, p. 87, to Lockie, 181...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little Church Street
See Church Street, Minories.
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New Church Hawe
The Churchyard of the Holy Trinity near Eastsmithfield seems to have been so called in the 14th cent...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Staining Lane Church
See St. Mary Staining.
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Trinity Church Passage
East out of Fetter Lane, at No.15, to Great New Street and Holy Trinity Church (P.O. Directory).
Fi...
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mock the church
not to marry after the banns have been published. Norf. and Suff.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Kingly office of Christ
One of the three special relations in which Christ stands to his people. Christ's office as mediator...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Genealogy Of Jesus Christ
The New Testament gives us the genealogy of but one person, that of our Saviour. This is given becau...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Helen, Priory of Crossed Freers
See Crutched Friars.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Botolph Aldgate Charity School
In Victualling Office Square. On the east side of Little Tower Hill, west of and facing the Mint (Lo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Aldgate Without
"A fair water conduit, hard without the Gate" (Aldgate), erected 1535 (Stow, ed. 1603, p. 129).
One...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Saracen's Head Inn, Aldgate
On the south side of Aldgate. In Aldgate Ward (O. and M. 1677-Lockie, 1816).
A passage to Poor Jewr...
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(St.) Andrew Next Christ's Church
A messuage in this parish called " the Crane " and afterwards " the Greyhound." 1 Eliz. (Lond. I. p....
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Church Alley, Clements Lane
See Church Court.
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Church Alley, Fenchurch Street
See Tabernacle Alley.
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Church Alley, Ironmonger Lane
See Church Court.
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Church Court, Fenchurch Street
See Church Row.
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Church Passage, Basinghall Street
See Church Alley.
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Jews' Synagogue, Church Row
See Hambro' Synagogue.
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Stable Yard, Church Lane
See Bull Yard.
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Staple Hall, Barking Church
Tenement in parish of Berkyngecherch called "Ia.
Stapeledehalle," 1330-I (Ct. H. Wills, I. 363). No...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Wood Yard, Church Lane
At the north-east end of Church Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1720-Lond. Guide, 1753).
Seems...
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Bell Alley, Aldgate High Street
South out of Aldgate High Street, leading into Chequer Yard (O. and M. 1677-P.C. 1732). In Portsoken...
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Butcher Row, Aldgate High Street
On the south side of Aldgate High Street, east from the Minories.
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Chain Alley, Cooper's Row, Aldgate
See Gould Square.
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Chequer Yard, Aldgate High Street
South out of Aldgate High Street, the first turning east from the Minories (O.S. 25 in., 1880 ed.). ...
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Crown Inn, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, east of St. Botolph Aldgate Church and Churchyard (O. and M. 1677)...
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Crown Place, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, at No. 21. In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory).
Earliest mention: ...
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Dark Entry, Duke Street, Aldgate
See Church Passage.
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Harrow Alley, Aldgate High Street
South out of Aldgate High Street at No. 60. In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory).
Earliest mention: O...
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Hatchet Alley, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street. In Portsoken Ward (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
Seems to have bee...
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Parrot Alley, Aldgate high Street
See The Bore's Head Tavern.
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Rose Alley, Duke's Place, Aldgate
See Mitre Street.
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Sun Court, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street at No. 20. In Portsoken Ward (P.C. 1732-Collingridge, 1908).
Forme...
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Church Alley, All Hallows Staining
See Star Alley.
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Church Alley, St. Mary Hill
See Church Passage.
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Church Side Alley, Fetter Lane
See Churchyard Alley.
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Hospital for Lunatics, Barking Church
Hospital founded in parish of Barking church, 44 Ed. III., for poor priests and others sick of the p...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Church Haw, without Alderugate
A plot of land purchased by Sir Walter Manny in 1349 to be a burial place outside the City walls for...
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Black Bull Yard, Aldgate High Street
See Aldgate Avenue.
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Black Horse Yard, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, between Nos. 34 and 35, turning north-east into Middlesex Street (...
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Half Moon Court, Aldgate High Street
South out of Aldgate High Street, near the eastern boundary of the ward. In Portsoken Ward (O. and M...
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Three Tun Tavern, Aldgate High Street
See George Alley.
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White Bear Court, Aldgate High Street
See White Bear Alley.
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White Horse Alley, Aldgate High Street
See Black Horse Yard, Aldgate High Street.
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Church Hill Alley, St. Andrew's Hill
See Church Hill.
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Church Rents, St. Mary at Hill
In the records of the parish of St. Mary at Hill (E.E.T. Soc.) there are numerous references to the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Green Church Yard, St. Katherine's Precinct
See St. Katherine's Churchyard, East Smithfield.
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Anchor and Harp Alley, Aldgate High Street
See Anchor and Hart Alley.
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Sun and Trumpet Alley, Aldgate High Street
See Sun Court.
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Three Nun Inn, Aldgate; Three Nuns Hotel
See Three Nuns Yard.
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White Bear Alley, Court, Aldgate High Street
See Saville Buildings.
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Bull Inn, Bull Inn Yard, Aldgate High Street
See Aldgate Avenue.
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Parish church in the Tower for the inhabitants there, in Tower ward (S. 492).
First mention: Founded probably Temp. H. I. Mentioned in reign of K. John, 1210 (Bell, p. 1 ; Clark,...
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At the junction of Aldgate High Street with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street (S. 140-O.S. 1875).
Taken down 1876 and a drinking fountain erected on the site.
There was a well called " Alegate well...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.