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George
·noun A kind of brown loaf.
II. George ·noun A figure of St. George (the patron saint of England) o...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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The George
1) Enclosure of way through Spittle fields from the George to Smock Alley, 1673 (L. and P. Chas. II....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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george
Yellow George; a guinea. Brown George: an ammunition loaf.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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New George Court
See George Court, Gravel Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Court, Cloak Lane
See Maid Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Court, Gravel Lane
North-west out of Gravel Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
Former names : "New Ge...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Court, Seacoal Lane
See St. George's Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Court, Stoney Lane
North out of Stoney Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Horwood, 1799 to O.S. 25 in. 1880).
Built towards the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George noble
·- A gold noble of the time of Henry VIII. ·see <<Noble>>, ·noun.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Bancroft, George
(1800-1891)
American historian, b. at Worcester, Massachusetts, and after grad. at Harvard, studied...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Berkeley, George
(1685-1753)
Philosopher, eldest s. of William B., a cadet of the noble family of Berkeley, b. at Ki...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Borrow, George
(1803-1881)
Philologist and miscellaneous author, and traveller, b. at East Dereham, Norfolk, s. of...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Buchanan, George
(1506-1582)
Historian and scholar b. at Killearn, Stirlingshire, of poor parents, was sent in 1519,...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Bull, George
(1634-1710)
Theologian, b. at Wells, ed. at Tiverton and Oxf., took orders, was ordained by an ejec...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Campbell, George
(1719-1796)
Theologian and philosopher, was a minister of the Church of Scotland at Aberdeen, and P...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Canning, George
(1770-1827)
Statesman, was b. in London, the s. of a lawyer. He lost his f. while still an infant, ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Catlin, George
(1796-1872)
Painter and writer, b. at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, practised for some time as a lawye...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Cavendish, George
(1500-1561)
Biographer, was Gentleman Usher to Cardinal Wolsey, to whom he was so much attached tha...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Chalmers, George
(1742-1825)
Antiquary, b. at Fochabers, Elginshire, emigrated to America and practised law in Balti...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Chapman, George
(1559-1634)
Dramatist and translator, was b. near Hitchin, and probably ed. at Oxf. and Camb. He wr...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Combe, George
(1788-1858)
Writer on phrenology and education, b. in Edin., where for some time he practised as a ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Crabbe, George
(1754-1832)
Poet, b. at Aldborough, Suffolk, where his f. was collector of salt dues, he was appren...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Croly, George
(1780-1860)
Poet, novelist, historian, and divine, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there, he...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Darley, George
(1795-1846)
Poet, novelist, and critic, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there, he early deci...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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"Eliot, George"
see Evans, Mary Ann.
...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Ellis, George
(1753-1815)
Miscellaneous writer, s. of a West Indian planter, gained some fame by Poetical Tales b...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Farquhar, George
(1678-1707)
Dramatist, b. at Londonderry, s. of a clergyman, and ed. at Trinity Coll., Dublin, on l...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Finlay, George
(1799-1875)
Historian, of Scottish descent, was b. at Faversham, Kent, where his f., an officer in ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Fox, George
(1624-1691)
Religious enthusiast, and founder of the Society of Friends, b. at Drayton, Leicestersh...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gascoigne, George
(1525 or 1535-1577)
Poet and dramatist, s. of Sir John G., and descended from Sir William G., the f...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gilfillan, George
(1813-1878)
Poet and critic, s. of a dissenting minister at Comrie, Perthshire, studied at Glasgow ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gillespie, George
(1613-1648)
Scottish Theologian, was b. at Kirkcaldy, and studied at St. Andrews. He became one of ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gissing, George
(1857-1903)
Novelist, b. at Wakefield. In his novels he depicted the environment and struggles of t...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Grote, George
(1794-1871)
Historian, s. of a wealthy banker in London, was b. at Beckenham, and ed. at Charterhou...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Grub, George
(1812-1892)
Historian, was b. in Old Aberdeen, and ed. at King's Coll. there. He studied law, and w...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Herbert, George
(1593-1633)
Poet, brother of above, was ed. at Westminster School and Trinity Coll., Camb., where h...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lillo, George
(1693-1739)
Dramatist, of Dutch descent, was b. in London, succeeded his f. in business as a jewell...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Long, George
(1800-1879)
Classical scholar, ed. at Camb. He was Prof. of Ancient Languages in the Univ. of Virgi...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lyttelton, George, 1st Lord Lyttelton
(1709-1773)
Poet, s. of Sir Thomas L., of Hagley, Worcestershire, ed. at Eton and Oxf., was the pat...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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MacDonald, George
(1824-1905)
Poet and novelist, s. of a farmer, was b. at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and ed. at the Univ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Meredith, George
(1828-1909)
Novelist and poet, b. at Portsmouth, s. of Augustus M., a naval outfitter, who afterwar...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Outram, George
(1805-1856)
Humorous poet, was a Scottish advocate, a friend of Prof. Wilson, and for some time ed....
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Peele, George
(1558?-1597?)
Dramatist and poet, s. of a salter in London, ed. at Christ's Hospital and Oxf., wher...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Psalmanazar, George
(1679?-1763)
Literary impostor. His real name is unknown. He is believed to have been a native of F...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Puttenham, George
(1530?-1590)
Was one of the s. of Robert P., a country gentleman. There has been attributed to him ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Rawlinson, George
(1812-1902)
Historian, b. at Chadlington. Oxfordshire, and ed. at Oxf., took orders, and was Canon ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Sale, George
(1697?-1736)
Orientalist, a Kentish man, and practising solicitor. In 1734 he pub. a translation of...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Sandys, George
(1578-1644)
Traveller and translator, s. of an Archbishop of York, b. at Bishopsthorpe, and ed. at ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Steevens, George
(1736-1800)
Shakespearian commentator, ed. at Eton and Camb. He issued various reprints of quarto e...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Ticknor, George
(1791-1871)
Historian and biographer, s. of a rich man, was b. at Boston, Mass., and ed. for the la...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Tucker, George
(1775-1861)
Economist, etc., b. in Bermuda, became Prof., of Moral Philosophy, etc., in the Univ. o...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Turberville, or Turbervile, George
(1540?-1610)
Poet, belonging to an ancient Dorsetshire family, was b. at Whitchurch, and ed. at Win...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Whetstone, George
(1544?-1587?)
Dramatist, one of the early, roistering playwrights who frequented the Court of Eliza...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Wither, George
(1588-1667)
Poet, b. near Alton, Hampshire, was at Oxf. for a short time, and then studied law at L...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Moore, George
(b. 1857)
Novelist, playwright, and art critic. Flowers of Passion (verse) (1877), A Mummer's Wife ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) George Eastcheap
See St. George Botolph Lane.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The George, Aldersgate
On the east side of Aldersgate Street, adjoining Thanet House, opposite London House, in Aldersgate ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Alley
1) South out of Lombard Street. In Langbourn Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 163).
Not further ident...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Inn
1) West out of Grub Street to Three Leg Court, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Lond. G...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Lane
East out of Pudding Lane, at No. 30, to Botolph Lane (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward, on the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Street
1) West out of Mansion House Place to St. Swithin's Lane (P.O. Directory). In Walbrook Ward.
First ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Yard
1) South out of Fenchurch Street, west of the Saracen's Head Yard (O.S. 1894-5, and Bacon, 1912). In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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brown george
An ammunition loaf, A wig without powder; similar to the undress wig worn by his majesty.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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brown george
A hard and coarse biscuit.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Court
·noun The session of a judicial assembly.
II. Court ·noun Any jurisdiction, civil, military, or ecc...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Court
The enclosure of the tabernacle (Ex. 27:9-19; 40:8), of the temple (1 Kings 6:36), of a prison (Neh....
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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court
In New England this word is applied to a legislative body composed of a House of Representatives and...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Court
(Heb. chatser), an open enclosure surrounded by buildings, applied in the Authorized Version most co...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Argyll, George John Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of
(1823-1900)
Statesman and writer on science, religion, and politics, succeeded his f., the 7th duke...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Boker, George Henry
(1823-90)
Poet, was in the American Diplomatic Service. Among his dramas, generally tragedies, are ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Brown, George Douglas
(1869-1902)
Novelist, wrote The House with the Green Shutters, which gives a strongly outlined pict...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of
(1628-1687)
Dramatist, s. of the 1st Duke, who was in 1628 assassinated by Felton. His life was ful...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Byron, George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron
(1788-1824)
Poet, was b. in London, the s. of Captain John B. and of Catherine Gordon, heiress of G...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Craik, George Lillie
(1798-1866)
Writer on English literature, etc., b. at Kennoway, Fife, and ed. at St. Andrews, went ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Curtis, George William
(1824-1892)
American essayist, editor, and journalist, contributed to New York Tribune, and to Putn...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Etherege, Sir George
(1635?-1691)
Dramatist, was at Camb., travelled, read a little law, became a man-about-town, the co...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gleig, George Robert
(1796-1888)
S. of George G., Bishop of Brechin, entered the army, and served in the Peninsula and A...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Henty, George Alfred
(1832-1902)
Boys' novelist, wrote over 80 books for boys, which had great popularity. Among them ar...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lawrence, George Alfred
(1827-1876)
Novelist, was a barrister. He wrote several novels, of which one--Guy Livingstone (1857...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lewes, George Henry
(1817-1878)
Philosopher and miscellaneous writer, b. in London, and ed. at Greenwich, and in Jersey...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Liddell, Henry George
(1811-1898)
Historian, etc. Ed. at Charterhouse and Christ Church, Oxf., of which in 1855 he became...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton-Bulwer, 1st Lord
(1803-1873)
Novelist and statesman, third son of General Earle Bulwer of Heydon and Dalling, Norfol...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Mackenzie, Sir George
(1636-1691)
Lawyer and miscellaneous writer, s. of Sir Simon M., of Lochslin, a brother of the Earl...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Smollett, Tobias George
(1721-1771)
Novelist, 2nd s. of Archibald S., of Dalquhurn, Dumbartonshire, and ed. at Glasgow, pro...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Steevens, George Warrington
(1869-1900)
Journalist and miscellaneous writer, b. at Sydenham, and ed. at City of London School a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Ward, William George
(1812-1882)
Theologian, ed. at Winchester and Oxf., and came under the influence of J.H. Newman, wh...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Wood, John George
(1827-1889)
Writer on natural history, s. of a surgeon, b. in London, and ed. at home and at Oxf., ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Becke, George Louis
(b. 1848)
Novelist. By Reef and Palm (1890), A First Fleet Family (1896), Pacific Tales (1897), Tom...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Cable, George Washington
(b. 1844)
American novelist. Old Creole Days (1879), The Grandissimes (1880), Madame Delphine (1881...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Douglas, Sir George Brisbane Scott, Bart.
(b. 1856)
Poet and miscellaneous writer. Poems (1880), The Fireside Tragedy (1896), New Border Tale...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Frazer, James George
LL.D., D.C.L.
(b. 1854)
Writer on comparative religion, etc. Totemism (1887), The Golden Bough (18...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hardy, Ernest George
D.Litt.
(b. 1852)
Writer on Roman History. Christianity and the Roman Government, A History of Jes...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Prothero, George Walter
Litt.D., LL.D., etc.
(b. 1848)
Historian. Life and Times of Simon de Montfort (1877), Memoir of He...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Shaw, George Bernard
(b. 1856)
Novelist, critic, and dramatist. Novels, The Irrational Knot, Cashel Byron's Profession, ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Sims, George Robert
(b. 1847)
Novelist and dramatist, etc. The Dagonet Ballads, Memoirs of Mary Jane, Ten Commandments,...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Smith, George Adam
D.D., LL.D.
(b. 1856)
Biblical scholar, etc. The Book of Isaiah (1888-90), Historical Geography of...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Smith, George Gregory
(b. 1865)
Critic, etc. The Days of James IV., The Transition Period (of European literature of the ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Trevelyan, George Macaulay
(b. 1876)
Historical writer. England in the Age of Wycliffe (1899), England under the Stuarts (1904...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Wells, Herbert George
B.Sc., etc.
(b. 1866)
Novelist. Select Conversations with an Uncle (1895), The Time Machine (1895)...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) George Botolph Lane
On the west side of Botolph Lane and at the south-east corner of George Lane. In Billingsgate Ward (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The George, Leadenhall Street
Adjoined the Black Bull Inn, parish of St. Peter Cornhill, and was one of three messuages left to th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Alley, Spitalfields
Messuages and one alley called the "George Alley" and a garden adjoining in parish of St. Botolph wi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Coach Office
On the west side of Old Bailey, in Farringdon Ward Without (Lockie, 1810).
Not named in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Hotel, Inn
On the east side of Aldermanbury at No. 22, north of Three Nun Court, in Cripplegate Ward Within (O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Street, Minories
See India Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Wheel Alley
See George and Catherine Wheel Alley.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little George Street
North out of India Street Minories at No. 5 (P.O. Directory).
Former name : "Vine Street" (W. Stow,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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riding st. george
The woman uppermost in the amorous congress, that is, the dragon upon St. George. This is said to be...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Cullum Court, Cullums Court
West out of Rood Lane. In Langbourn Ward (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755).
The site is now occupied by...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Base-court
·noun An inferior court of law, not of record.
II. Base-court ·noun The secondary, inferior, or rea...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Court tennis
·- ·see under <<Tennis>>.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Court-baron
·noun An inferior court of civil jurisdiction, attached to a manor, and held by the steward; a baron...
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Court-craft
·noun The artifices, intrigues, and plottings, at courts.
...
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Court-cupboard
·noun A movable sideboard or buffet, on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on s...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Court-leet
·noun A court of record held once a year, in a particular hundred, lordship, or manor, before the st...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Court-martial
·vt To subject to trial by a court-martial.
II. Court-martial ·noun A court consisting of military ...
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Court-martialed
·Impf & ·p.p. of Court-martial.
...
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Court-martialing
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Court-martial.
...
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Court-plaster
·noun Sticking plaster made by coating taffeta or silk on one side with some adhesive substance, com...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Adam's Court
1) East out of Foster Lane, in Aldersgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 120). No further reference...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Alban's Court
West out of Wood Street at No.91 with a passage south to Oat Lane (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Allen's Court
1) North out of Leadenhall Street, east of St. Andrew Undershaft Church (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 179...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Amen Court
West and north from Amen Corner and west out of Warwick Lane at No.12. In Farringdon Ward Within (P....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Angel Court
1) East out of Milton Street in Cripplegate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746 to O.S. 1880).
At No.68 in L...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Annabaptist Court
See Baptist's Head Court, Whitecross Street.
...
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Apollo Court
North out of Fleet Street, west of Chancery Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without, part of Bell Yard (Roc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Arnold's Court
South out of Barbican, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Strype, 172O-Boyle, 1799).
Site now occupied by ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Artichoak Court
West out of White Cross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).
See Articho...
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Artichoke Court
South out of Cannon Street at No. 32, east of Green Lettuce Lane. In Candlewick Ward (O. and M. 1677...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ashantree Court
See Ashentree Court [Ashentbee?] Court, Temple Street.
...
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Ashentbee [Ashentree?] Court
North out of Temple Street, Whitefriars, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
Now c...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ashentree Court
North out of George Yard and Magpie Alley, within the precinct of Whitefriars (O.S. 1880).
See Ashe...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ashman's Court
West out of Temple Street to the Temple. In Farringdon Ward Without (Elmes, 1831).
Not further iden...
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Ashurst's Court
North out of Distaff Lane, west of Cordwainers' Hall, in Bread Street Ward (O. and M. 1677).
Site n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Austin's Court
East out of St. Mary Hill, north of Cross Lane (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 173). In Billingsgate Ward....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Back Court
North out of Cloth Fair at No.21 and east, parallel to and between Long Lane and Cloth Fair (P.O. Di...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bakehouse Court
See Paul's Bakehouse Court.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Balam's Court
Out of Angel Alley in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype 1720).
The site is now occupied by the lines...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Baldwin's Court
North out of Cloak Lane at No.18, east of Tower Royal, in Vintry Ward (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).
F...
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Bane's Court
West out of Old Jewry, north of St. Olave's Church. In Coleman Street Ward (O. and M. 1677).
In Str...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bangor Court
West out of Shoe Lane at No.63, in Farringdon Ward Without (W. Stow, 1722-Elmes, 1832).
The site wa...
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Barbican Court
North out of Barbican at No.67 in Aldersgate Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: Horwood,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barbolt Court
In Fleet Street in 1653 (H. MSS. Com. 5th Rep. 394). Not named in the maps.
...
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Barking Court
On the south side of Great Tower Street at No.40 (L.C.C. list, 1912). In Tower Ward.
So called in 1...
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(St.) Bartholomew Court
East out of Pie Corner, Giltspur Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
N...
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Bartlett Court
South out of Holborn between Bartlett's Buildings and Thavies Inn (Strype, 1720-Elmes, 1831).
In O....
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Bas Court, Barbican
Houses with gardens called "La Bas Court" by Crypelgate, 5 Ed. III.1331 (Cal. P.R. Ed. III.1330-4, p...
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Basinghall Court
East out of Basinghall Street, with a passage north to London Wall (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799). In Bassi...
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Bassishaw Court
See Basinghall Court.
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Bear Court
1) East out of Giltspur Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, 1720 and 1755).
Site now occupi...
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Beare Court
In the parish of St. Andrew in the Wardrobe, 1648 (Ct. H.W. II. 765).
Not further identified.
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Beckford Court
See Gateway Entrance.
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Bedford Court
Out of Basinghall Street (Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Beech Court
North out of Beech Street at No.42 (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate Ward Without.
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Beehive Court
South out of Little St. Thomas Apostle at No.15, in Cordwainer Ward (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
R...
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Bell Court
1) West out of Foster Lane, in Aldersgate Ward (Horwood, 1799-Lockie, 1816), north of Bell Square.
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Bell's Court
In St. Michael's Lane (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Bengal Court
East out of Birchin Lane at No.21 (P.O. Directory). In Cornhill Ward. So named July, 1906 (L.C.C. Li...
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Berry Court
1) South out of Love Lane at No.6. In Cripplegate Ward Within (Elmes, 1831). (Seems to be shown in O...
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Bethlem Court
See Old Bethlem.
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Bevis Court
East out of Basinghall Street. In Bassishaw Ward (L.C.C. List, 1901).
First mention: Horwood, 1799....
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Bewitt's Court
East out of Fetter Lane. In Farringdon Ward Without.
See Blewitt's Buildings.
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Bib's Court
West out of Mugwell Street, in Farringdon Ward Within (detached) (O. and M. 1677).
Site now occupie...
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Billet Court
East out of Billiter Street. In Aldgate Ward (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799).
Other names : "Billiter Co...
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Billiter Court
1) North-west out of Billiter Square (O.S. 1880).
It seems to be shown in Rocque, 1746, but not nam...
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Bird's Court
West out of Philip Lane. In Cripplegarte Ward Within (Elmes, 1831), to Little Wood Street (Hatton,17...
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Bishops Court
1) In Chick Lane (W. Stow, 1722).
Not further identified.
2) West out of Old Bailey at No.17 (P.O....
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Bishop's Court
1) West out of Coleman Street at No.6. In Coleman Street Ward. (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
The si...
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Bishopshead Court
See Bishops Court2, Old Bailey.
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Blackamore Court
West out of Petticoat Lane and north to Seven Step Alley (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 27 and ed. 1755)....
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Brush Court
South out of Upper East Smithfield, the second turning east from St. Katherine's Lane (Horwood, 1799...
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Buckle Court
Out of Houndsditch. In Bishopsgate Street Without (Strype, ed 1720, I. ii. 109).
No further referen...
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Bull Court
1) North out of Dunnings Alley. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Also called : "Bull Yar...
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Bulliford Court
In Fenchurch Street (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in maps.
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Bullocks Court
1) On the east side of Bethlem Churchyard. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799).
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Burges Court
From Philip Lane to Little Wood Street.
See Bird's Court.
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Bury Court
East out of St. Mary Axe, at No. 34 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
Earliest mention: "Berry Cou...
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Bushell Court
In Lothbury (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in maps.
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Butler's Court
1) South out of Houndsditch, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Elmes, 1831).
The site is no...
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Button Court
South out of Acorn Alley, Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not ...
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Calvert Court
See Culver Alley.
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Camomile Court
South out of Camomile Street. In Lime Street Ward (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
The site seems no...
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Candish Court
Out of Devonshire Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 109).
No further re...
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Cannon Court
At the south end of White Lyon Court, north of Barbican, at the western boundary of Cripplegate Ward...
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Capel Court
East out of Bartholomew Lane at No. 2, in Broad Street Ward (P.O. Directory).
First mention: Horwoo...
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Car Court
In West Smithfield (Strype, 1755-Boyle, 1799).
"Card Court "in Strype.
Not named in the maps.
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Card Court
See Car Court.
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Carpenter's Court
East out of Aldermanbury in Cripplegate Ward Within (Boyle, 1799), opposite St. Mary's Church.
Firs...
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Carter Court
North out of Barbican, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S. 1875-80).
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Castle Court
1) East out of White Cross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
The si...
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Catherine Court
1) South out of Throgmorton Street. In Coleman Street Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 131).
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Cavendish Court
North out of Houndsditch into Devonshire Street, at No. 90 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Wit...
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Chapel Court
1) West out of Jewry Street, Aldgate (Lockie, 1816-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in the maps.
2) Forms t...
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Charity Court
Out of Aldersgate Street Without (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Charles Court
Out of Bartholomew Close, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in t...
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Charlotte Court
West out of Redcross Street at No. 28, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-L.C.C. List, 1901)...
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Chequer Court
East out of St. Katherine's lane (Survey St. Katherine's, 1686, Sloane MS. 3254, A. 2-Lockie, 1810)....
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Cherrytree Court
East out of Aldersgate Street, at No. 53 A. in Aldersgate Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First ment...
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Cherubim Court
South out of Angel Alley, Bishopsgate Without, behind 137, between Pleasant Court and Adam and Eve C...
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