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George Alley
1) South out of Lombard Street. In Langbourn Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 163).
Not further ident...
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George and Catherine Wheel Alley
East out of Bishopsgate at No. 260 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Without.
First mention: Lo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Katherine Wheel and George Alley
See George and Catherine Wheel Alley.
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Wheel
·vi To roll forward.
II. Wheel ·noun The burden or refrain of a song.
III. Wheel ·noun A turn revo...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Wheel
(Heb. galgal; rendered "wheel" in Ps. 83:13, and "a rolling thing" in Isa. 17:13; R.V. in both, "whi...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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wheel
a whirlpool. Lane. From the Saxon W^EL, a vortex of water, or whirlpool. N.
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wheel
A general name for the helm, by which the tiller and rudder are worked in steering the ship; it has ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Bell Wheel Alley
West out of Mark Lane, nearly opposite Hart Street. In Tower Ward (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755).
No...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Catherine Wheel Alley
East out of Bishopsgate at No. 192, extending east to Middlesex Street (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Spinning Wheel Alley
A garden at the corner of "Spinning Wheel Alley," Moorlields, in parish of St. Botolph, Bishopsgate,...
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...
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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...
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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....
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george
Yellow George; a guinea. Brown George: an ammunition loaf.
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Bell and Wheel Alley
West out of the Minories (O. and M. 1677), near the middle. In Portsoken Ward.
Other names : "Bell ...
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Catherine Wheel Alley, Bishopsgate
See George and Catherine Wheel Alley.
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Katherine Wheel Alley, Bishopsgate
See Catherine Wheel Alley.
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George Alley, Birchin Lane
See Bengal Court.
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George Alley, Fleet Market
West from Fleet Market to Shoe Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Leake, 1666-Lockie, 1816).
In 1708...
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Catherine Wheel and George Yard
See George and Catherine Wheel Alley.
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Archibald wheel
·add. ·- A metal-hubbed wheel of great strength and elasticity, ·esp. adapted for artillery carriage...
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Artillery wheel
·add. ·- A kind of heavily built dished wheel with a long axle box, used on gun carriages, usually h...
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Balance wheel
·- A wheel which imparts regularity to the movements of any engine or machine; a fly wheel.
II. Bal...
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Brush wheel
·- A circular revolving brush used by turners, lapidaries, silversmiths, ·etc., for polishing.
II. ...
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Car wheel
·- A flanged wheel of a railway car or truck.
...
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Catharine wheel
·- ·see catherine wheel.
...
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Catherine wheel
·- A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name.
II. Catherine whe...
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Chain wheel
·- A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.
II. Chain wheel ·- An inversion of the chain pump, by which i...
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Count-wheel
·noun The wheel in a clock which regulates the number of strokes.
...
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Crown wheel
·- A wheel with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane;
— called also a contrate wheel or f...
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Ferris wheel
·add. ·- An amusement device consisting of a giant power-driven steel wheel, revolvable on its stati...
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Fudge wheel
·- A tool for ornamenting the edge of a sole.
...
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Pelton wheel
·add. ·- A form of impulse turbine or water wheel, consisting of a row of double cup-shaped buckets ...
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Pilot wheel
·add. ·- A wheel, usually with radial handles projecting from the rim, for traversing the saddle of ...
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Scape-wheel
·noun The wheel in an escapement (as of a clock or a watch) into the teeth of which the pallets play...
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Side-wheel
·adj Having a paddle wheel on each side;
— said of steam vessels; as, a side-wheel steamer.
...
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Split wheel
·add. ·- = Split pulley.
...
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Sprocket wheel
·- ·same·as Chain wheel.
...
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Stern-wheel
·adj Having a paddle wheel at the stern; as, a stern-wheel steamer.
...
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Stream wheel
·add. ·- A wheel used for measuring, by its motion when submerged, the velocity of flowing water; a ...
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Tangent wheel
·add. ·- A wheel with tangent spokes.
II. Tangent wheel ·add. ·- A worm or worm wheel; a tangent sc...
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Traction wheel
·add. ·- A locomotive driving wheel which acts by friction adhesion to a smooth track.
II. Traction...
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Trammel wheel
·add. ·- A circular plate or a cross, with two or more cross grooves intersecting at the center, use...
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Water wheel
·- The paddle wheel of a steam vessel.
II. Water wheel ·- A wheel for raising water; a noria, or th...
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Wheel base
·add. ·- The figure inclosed by lines through the points contact of the wheels of a vehicle, ·etc., ...
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Wheel-shaped
·adj Shaped like a wheel.
II. Wheel-shaped ·adj Expanding into a flat, circular border at top, with...
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Wheel-worn
·adj Worn by the action of wheels; as, a wheel-worn road.
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The Catherine Wheel
A house so called in the parish of St. Michael Crooked Lane, demised 28 Eliz. for the use of the par...
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coach wheel
A half crown piece is a fore coach wheel, and a crown piece a hind coach wheel; the fore wheels of a...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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wheel-horse
An intimate friend; one's right hand man. Western.
...
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fly-wheel
The regulator of a machine.
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lee-wheel
The assistant to the helmsman.
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sproket-wheel
That at the upper extremities of the chain-pump-tubes, worked by crank-handles.
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weather-wheel
The position of the man who steers a large ship, from his standing on the weather-side of the wheel....
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wheel-house
A small round-house erected in some ships over the steering-wheel for the shelter of the helmsman.
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wheel-lock
A small machine attached to the old musket for producing sparks of fire.
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wheel-ropes
Ropes rove through a block on each side of the deck, and led round the barrel of the steering-wheel....
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Alley
·noun A choice taw or marble.
II. Alley ·noun A passageway between rows of pews in a church.
III. ...
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alley
(Lat. albus, white.) An ornamented marble, used by boys for shooting in the ring, &c.; also called i...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Cat and Wheel Alley, Bishopsgate
See Catherine Wheel Alley.
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Catherine Wheel Alley, Snow Hill
See Catherine Wheel Court.
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Catherine Wheel Alley, Thames Street
See Katherine Well Alley.
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Katherine Wheel Alley, Snow Hill
See Catherine Wheel Court.
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George noble
·- A gold noble of the time of Henry VIII. ·see <<Noble>>, ·noun.
...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Cavendish, George
(1500-1561)
Biographer, was Gentleman Usher to Cardinal Wolsey, to whom he was so much attached tha...
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Chalmers, George
(1742-1825)
Antiquary, b. at Fochabers, Elginshire, emigrated to America and practised law in Balti...
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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...
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Darley, George
(1795-1846)
Poet, novelist, and critic, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there, he early deci...
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"Eliot, George"
see Evans, Mary Ann.
...
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Ellis, George
(1753-1815)
Miscellaneous writer, s. of a West Indian planter, gained some fame by Poetical Tales b...
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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...
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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...
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Gilfillan, George
(1813-1878)
Poet and critic, s. of a dissenting minister at Comrie, Perthshire, studied at Glasgow ...
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Gillespie, George
(1613-1648)
Scottish Theologian, was b. at Kirkcaldy, and studied at St. Andrews. He became one of ...
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Gissing, George
(1857-1903)
Novelist, b. at Wakefield. In his novels he depicted the environment and struggles of t...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Outram, George
(1805-1856)
Humorous poet, was a Scottish advocate, a friend of Prof. Wilson, and for some time ed....
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Steevens, George
(1736-1800)
Shakespearian commentator, ed. at Eton and Camb. He issued various reprints of quarto e...
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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...
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Tucker, George
(1775-1861)
Economist, etc., b. in Bermuda, became Prof., of Moral Philosophy, etc., in the Univ. o...
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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...
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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...
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Moore, George
(b. 1857)
Novelist, playwright, and art critic. Flowers of Passion (verse) (1877), A Mummer's Wife ...
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(St.) George Eastcheap
See St. George Botolph Lane.
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The George, Aldersgate
On the east side of Aldersgate Street, adjoining Thanet House, opposite London House, in Aldersgate ...
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George Court
1) Out of Old Change to Paul's Chain (Rev. of Lond. 1728-P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
2) Eas...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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brown george
A hard and coarse biscuit.
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Wheel of fortune
·add. ·- A gambling or lottery device consisting of a wheel which is spun horizontally, articles or ...
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Catherine Wheel Court
South out of Snow Hill, in Farringdon Ward Without (Horwood, 1799).
Former names : "Catherine Wheel...
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Catherine Wheel Inn
On the east side of Bishopsgate, south of Catherine Wheel Alley. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O. and...
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Catherine Wheel Yard
1) South out of London Wall, east of Basinghall Street (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799). In Cripplegate Wa...
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Katherine Wheel Inn
On the south side of London Wall. In Cripplegate Ward Within, east of Basinghall Street (Strype, 172...
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to trig a wheel
To stop a wheel so as to prevent its going backwards or forwards.--Bailey. Still used in New England...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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scotch a wheel
to stop it from going backward. Lane.
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wheel and axle
A well-known mechanical power, to which belong all turning or wheel machines, as cranes, capstans, w...
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Back Alley, Bear Alley
South out of Bear Alley and west to Fleet Market (Rocque, 1746-Dodsley, 1761). See Back Bear Alley.
...
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Aldersgate Alley
In Bishopsgate Street. Mentioned in Middlesex Sessions Roll, 33 Chas. II. (Midd. Co. Rec. IV. 154). ...
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Alley Gate
See Shaft Alley.
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Alms Alley
In Harrow Alley, Petticoat Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Anchor Alley
South out of Upper Thames Street at No. 68 to Three Cranes, on the west side of Vintners' Hall (P.O....
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Angel Alley
1) West out of Bishopsgate in Bishopsgate Ward Without between Nos. 137 and 138 (O. and M. 1677-to O...
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(St.) Ann's Alley
North out of St. Ann's Lane and east to Noble Street, in Aldersgate Ward Within, between St. Ann's C...
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Archer's Alley
East out of Peter Street. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799). The site is now oc...
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Back Alley
See Little Bell Alley, Copthall Buildings.
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Badgers Alley
Houses in Badgers Alley mentioned in list of charities belonging to St. Antholin's parish (Strype, e...
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Baker's Alley
1) Out of Monkwell Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) South out of H...
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Baptist's Alley
West out of St. Martin's le Grand, in Aldersgate Ward Within (O. and M. 1677).
See John's Court.
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Barking Alley
East out of Byward Street to Trinity Square, north of All Hallows Barking Church (Bacon's map, 1912)...
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Barrow's Alley
Out of Silver Street, Mugwell Street (W. Stow, 1722). In Cripplegate Ward Within.
Not named in the ...
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Bassisshaw Alley
See Church Alley.
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Bear Alley
Out of Addle Hill (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Beehive Alley
South out of Snow Hill to Turnagain Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799), n...
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Bell Alley
1) West out of Grub Street (Milton Street) in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677, and Hatton, ...
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Bell's Alley
In St. Katherine's Lane, East Smithfield (P.C. 1732-Strype, 1755).
See Bell Court.
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Benson's Alley
In the parish of St. Martin within Ludgate, in the Ward of Farringdon Within, 1626 (L.C.C. Deeds, Ha...
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Bere Alley
See Furnival Street.
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Berwick Alley
In East Smithfield (W. Stow, 1722). Not further identified.
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Bill Alley
See Billet Court.
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Billiter Alley
See Lime Street Alley.
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Birdes Alley
The gate of the alley was against St. Stephen's Church, 1528 (L. and P. H. VIII. IV. Pt. 2, p. 1788)...
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Black's Alley
In East Smithfield (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Blanck's Alley
See Pinner's Alley.
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Bland's Alley
Within the liberty of St. Martin's le Grand, in Aldersgate Ward, 1525 and 1542 (L. and P. H. VIII. I...
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Bull Alley
1) In Nicholas Lane, Lombard Street (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in maps.
2) East out of Bro...
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Bunting Alley
In Wood Street, in the parish of St. Alphage, in the Ward of Creplegate, 1617 (Ct. H.W. II. 741).
F...
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Butcher's Alley
In Little Moorfields (W. Stow, 1722).
Not named in the maps.
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Butler's Alley
1) South out of Ropemakers Street, with a passage west to Grub Street and east to Moor Lane, in Crip...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cannon Alley
North out of St. Paul's Churchyard, at No. 64, to Paternoster Row (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Wa...
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Canon Alley
See Cannon Alley.
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Castle Alley
1) See Castle Court, Birchin Lane.
2) South out of Threadneedle Street to Cornhill, on the western ...
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Cat Alley
North out of Long Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799). "Catt Alley" (Stryp...
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Catherine Alley
Out of Bishopsgate Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Catt Alley
See Cat Alley.
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Change Alley
South out of Cornhill at Nos. 23 and 28 to Lombard Street, with a passage east to Birchin Lane (P.O....
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Chapel Alley
On the boundary of Tower Ward, 1720 (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 37).
First mention: Candle to be ligh...
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Checker Alley
See Chequer Alley, Chequer Court, Bishopsgate.
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Chequer Alley
1) See Chequer Yard.
2) On the west side of Old Bailey at the upper end of Black and White Court. I...
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Chimney Alley
East out of Coleman Street in Coleman Street Ward, (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
Mentioned in Ct. H...
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Christopher Alley
1) West out of St. Martin le Grand to Bagnio Court, in Aldersgate Ward and Farringdon Ward Within (E...
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(St.) Christopher's Alley
On the north and east sides of the church of St. Christopher le Stocks in Broad Street Ward (Hatton,...
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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 ...
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Churchyard Alley
1) In Jewin Street.
Mentioned 1678 (H. MSS. Com. 11th Rep. II. 57).
No later mention.
2) East out...
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Fryingpan Alley
West out of Wood Street to St. Mary Staining Churchyard and Oat Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Within (Ha...
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Furriers' Alley
In Shoe Lane (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Garden Alley
See Two Swan Yard.
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Glasshouse Alley
North out of Tudor Street at No. 28, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O....
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Glean Alley
See Basinghall Avenue.
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Goat Alley
1) South out of Ludgate Hill, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
Former nam...
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Goldsmith's Alley
North out of Jewen Street to Nixon's Square, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799...
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Goose Alley
South out of Bow Churchyard to Twelve Bell Court. In Cordwainer Ward (Boyle, 1799).
First mention: ...
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Grasshopper Alley
North out of Fore Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
See Little Cock...
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Greenwich Alley
In Brickhill Lane, Thames Street (Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Greyhound Alley
1) East out of St. Mary Axe to Bury Street (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831).
The name seems to have bee...
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Guildhall Alley
Out of Basinghall Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps
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Horsey Alley
In Coleman Street in parish of St. Stephen.
It seems to have been on the east side of Coleman Stree...
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Horshoe Alley
1) South out of Camomile Street. In Lime Street Ward (O. and M. 1677).
No later mention.
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Huggin Alley
See Huggin Court and Huggin Lane, Wood Street.
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Hussey's Alley
In Wood Street (Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Jelly Alley
In parish of St. Bartholomew near the Exchange (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 148).
Near Drapers' Hall i...
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Jerusalem Alley
See Jerusalem Court.
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(St.) John's Alley
1) An alley so called in parish of St. Leonard, Foster Lane, 32 H. VIII. 1541 (L. and P. H. VIII. XV...
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Joyners' Alley
See Joiners' Hall Buildings.
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Kelles Alley
In the parish of St. Katherine Cristchurche near Billeter Lane. The Monastery of Evesham had messuag...
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King's Alley
In Gutter Lane, in precincts of St. Martin's le Grand.
Mentioned in Survey of Rents, etc. (30-33 H....
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Lamb Alley
1) West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without, at No. 144 (O.S. 1880, and N. and Q. 11th S...
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Lambe Alley
Messuages and tenements called "Lambe alley" alias "Mayden allev," in Aldersgate street, in parish o...
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Lamb's Alley
South out of Hart Street, London Wall, at its western end, in Farringdon Ward Within (det.) (O. and ...
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