-
(St.) James' Place
East out of Garlick Hill, north of Maiden Lane and St. James' Church (P.O. Directory). In Vintry War...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Street
1) South-west out of West Smithfield, at No. 1 to No.10 Snow Hill (P.O. Directory).
First mention: ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) James' Duke's Place
On the east side of Mitre Square (Duke's Place). In Aldgate Ward (O.S.).
First mention: About 1572 ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) James' Place, Aldgate
South-east out of Duke Street at No. 33 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
First mention: O.S. 1848...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King
·noun The chief piece in the game of chess.
II. King ·noun A crowned man in the game of draughts.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
King
Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limi...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
King
"a chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, tribe or country."-Webster. In th...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
-
King Edward Street
1) South out of Tudor Street to William Street in the precincts of Bridewell (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 18...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Street Passage
Out of Little Tower Hill (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Street, Cheapside
North out of Cheapside at No. 92, across Gresham Street to the Guildhall (P.O. Directory). In Cheap ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Tudor Street
See Tudor Street.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King William Street
South from Lombard Street, at No. 6, to Adelaide Place, London Bridge (P.O. Directory).
Extends thr...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
-
James
1) The son of Zebedee and Salome; an elder brother of John the apostle. He was one of the twelve. He...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
James
(the Greek form of Jacob, supplanter).
• James the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. He w...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
-
st
st, interj., hist! whist! hush! st, tale verbum cave faxis, Naev. ap. Charis. p. 214 P.: st, st, ...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
-
st
st interj, hist! whist! hush!. st, mane, T.: st, litteras tuas exspecto.
...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
-
Broad Street Place
West out of Blomfield Street (P.O. Directory), forming part of East Street.
First mention: Lockie, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Queen Street Place
South out of Upper Thames Street, at No.68, to Southwark Bridge. In Vintry Ward (P.O. Directory).
F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Place
·add. ·vt To place-kick ( a goal).
II. Place ·noun A definite position or passage of a document.
I...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
place
A fortress, especially its main body.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
King Street, Cloth Fair
See Kinghorn Street, Cloth Fair.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Street, Tower Hill
North out of Tower Hill to Royal Mint Street (P.O. Directory).
Earliest mention (Hatton, 1708).
No...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Sun Alley, King Street
See Prudent Passage.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
New Street, St. Katherine's
There were two streets so called in St. Katherine's precinct towards the end' of the 18th century, a...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King-post
·noun A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
Sea king
·- One of the leaders among the Norsemen who passed their lives in roving the seas in search of plun...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
King, Henry
(1592-1669)
Poet, s. of a Bishop of London, was ed. at Westminster School and Oxf. He entered the C...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
king-fish
n.
In New Zealand a sea-fish, Seriola lalandii (Maori, Haku), sometimes called the Yellow-tail; in ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
-
king-parrot
See parrot.
1865. Rev. J. E. Tenison-Woods, `History of the Discoveryand Exploration of Australia,'...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
-
king harry
a goldfinch. Norf. and SufF.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
-
king arthur
A game played on board ship in warm climates, in which a person, grotesquely personating King Arthur...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
king-crab
The Limulus polyphemus of the West Indies.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
king-fish
The Zeus luna. Carteret took one at Masafuero 5-1/2 feet long, and weighing 87 lbs. Also, the Scombe...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
king-fisher
The Alcedo ispida; a small bird of brilliant plumage frequenting rivers and brooks, and feeding upon...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
Providence Place, Middlesex Street
West out of Middlesex Street, between Stoney Lane and Ellison. Street (P.O. Directory). In Portsoken...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Street
·adj Originally, a paved way or road; a public highway; now commonly, a thoroughfare in a city or vi...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
Street
The street called "Straight" at Damascus (Acts 9:11) is "a long broad street, running from east to w...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Street
The streets of a modern Oriental town present a great contrast to those with which we are familiar, ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
-
Ballantine, James
(1808-1877)
Artist and author, b. in Edinburgh, began life as a house painter. He studied art, and ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Beattie, James
(1735-1803)
Poet and philosophical writer, s. of a shopkeeper and small farmer at Laurencekirk, Kin...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Beresford, James
(1764-1840)
Miscellaneous writer and clergyman. He made translations and wrote religious books, but...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Boswell, James
(1740-1795)
Biographer, s. of Alexander B. of Auchinleck, Ayrshire, one of the judges of the Suprem...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Bramston, James
(c. 1694-1744)
Satirist, ed. at Westminster School and Oxf., took orders and was latterly Vicar of ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Bruce, James
(1730-1794)
Traveller, was b. at the family seat of Kinnaird, Perthshire, and ed. at Harrow. After ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Fergusson, James
(1808-1886)
Writer on architecture, b. at Ayr, was engaged in commercial pursuits in India, where h...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Grahame, James
(1765-1811)
Poet, s. of a lawyer, was b. and ed. in Glasgow. After spending some time in a law offi...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Grainger, James
(1721-1766)
Poet, of a Cumberland family, studied medicine at Edin., was an army surgeon, and on th...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Granger, James
(1723-1776)
Biographer, was at Oxf. and, entering the Church, became Vicar of Shiplake, Oxon. He pu...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Grant, James
(1822-1887)
Novelist, was the s. of an officer in the army, in which he himself served for a short ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Hannay, James
(1827-1873)
Novelist and journalist, was b. at Dumfries, and after serving for some years in the na...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Harrington, James
(1611-1677)
Political theorist, s. of Sir Sapcotes H., was b. at Upton, Northamptonshire, and ed. a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Harris, James
(1709-1780)
Grammarian, was a wealthy country gentleman and member of Parliament, who held office i...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Hervey, James
(1714-1758)
Religious writer, Rector of Weston Favell, Northants, was the author of Meditations amo...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Hinton, James
(1822-1875)
Writer on sociology and psychology, s. of a Baptist minister, became a successful auris...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Hogg, James (The Ettrick Shepherd)
(1770-1835)
Poet, and writer of tales, belonged to a race of shepherds, and began life by herding c...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Howell, James
(1594?-1666)
Miscellaneous writer, s. of a clergyman at Abernant, Caermarthenshire, was at Oxf. and...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
James I., King of Scotland
(1394-1437)
Poet, the third s. of Robert III., was b. at Dunfermline. In 1406 he was sent for safet...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
M'Cosh, James
(1811-1894)
Philosophical writer, s. of an Ayrshire farmer, was a minister first of the Church of S...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
MacPherson, James
(1736?-1796)
Alleged translator of the Ossianic poems, s. of a small farmer at Ruthven, Inverness-s...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Martineau, James
(1805-1900)
Unitarian theologian, younger brother of the above, was b. at Norwich. Possessed of con...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Melville, James
(1556-1614)
Scottish divine and reformer, s. of the laird of Baldovie, in Forfarshire, and nephew o...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Mill, James
(1773-1836)
Philosopher and historian, s. of a shoemaker, was b. at Montrose, and showing signs of ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Montgomery, James
(1771-1854)
Poet, s. of a pastor and missionary of the Moravian Brethren, was b. at Irvine, Ayrshir...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Nayler, James
(1617?-1660)
Quaker theologian, s. of a Yorkshire yeoman, who, after serving in the Parliamentary a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Payn, James
(1830-1898)
Novelist, s. of an official in the Thames Commission, ed. at Eton, Woolwich, and Camb. ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Rice, James
(1844-1882)
Novelist, was ed. at Camb., and studied law, from which he drifted into literature. He ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Shirley, James
(1596-1666)
Dramatist, b. in London, ed. at Merchant Taylor's School, London, and at Oxf. and Camb....
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Smith, James
See Smith, Horace
...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Spedding, James
(1808-1881)
Editor of Bacon's works, s. of a Cumberland squire, and ed. at Bury St. Edmunds and Cam...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Thomson, James
1) (1700-1748)
Poet, s. of the minister of Ednam, Roxburghshire, spent most of his youth, however, ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Ussher, James
(1581-1656)
Divine and scholar, b. in Dublin, the s. of a lawyer there, and ed. at Trinity Coll., t...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Wills, James
(1790-1868)
Poet and miscellaneous writer, younger s. of a Roscommon squire, was ed. at Trinity Col...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Douglas, James
(b. 1869)
The Man in the Pulpit (1905), The Unpardonable Sin (1907), Theodore Watts-Dunton.
...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Gairdner, James
C.B., LL.D.
(b. 1828)
Historian. Ed. in Rolls Series Memorials of Henry VII., Letters and Papers o...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
James, Henry
(b. 1843)
American novelist and critic. A Passionate Pilgrim (1875), The American (1877), The Europ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
James, William
LL.D., etc.
(b. 1842)
Psychologist. Principles of Psychology (1890), Human Immortality (1897), The...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
(St.) James Comyns
See St. James' Garlickhithe.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) James' Court
North out of Bury Street (east to west portion), between Nos. 31 and 32 (P.O. Directory).
First men...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) James' Garlickhithe
On the east side of Garlick Hill at No. 18 and south of Maiden Lane. In Vintry Ward (P.O. Directory)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Adamnan, St.
(625?-704)
Historian, b. in Donegal, became Abbot of Iona in 679. Like other Irish churchmen he was...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
St. John's Court, Somerset Street
See John's Court.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Burying place
·- The ground or place for burying the dead; burial place.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
By-place
·noun A retired or private place.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
Place-kick
·add. ·vt & ·vi To make a place kick; to make (a goal) by a place kick.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
Place-proud
·adj Proud of rank or office.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
High place
An eminence, natural or artificial, where worship by sacrifice or offerings was made (1 Kings 13:32;...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Holy place
One of the two portions into which the tabernacle was divided (Ex. 26:31; 37:17-25; Heb. 9:2). It wa...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Market-place
Any place of public resort, and hence a public place or broad street (Matt. 11:16; 20:3), as well as...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Open place
Gen. 38:14, 21, mar. Enaim; the same probably as Enam (Josh. 15:34), a city in the lowland or Shephe...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Adelaide Place
1) South from King William Street at No.40 to London Bridge (P.O. Directory). In Bridge Ward Within....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Albion Place
North out of London Wall and then east. In Coleman Street Ward (O.S. 1880).
First mention: O.S. 184...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Alfred Place
South out of Paul's Alley, Redcross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without, leading into Aldersgate Str...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Amelia Place
South-west out of Seven Step Alley between Hutchison's Avenue and Gun Square, Houndsditch. In Portso...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Angel Place
South out of Skinner Street to Angel Alley. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S. 1848-51).
Former name...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Artichoke Place
West out of Whitecross Street, south of May Square, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S. 1875).
Former...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Baily Place
South-east out of Little Tower Hill to Upper East Smithfield (London Guide, 1758-Greenwood, 1827). I...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Bartholomew Place
East out of Bartholomew Close at No.38 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
First mention:...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Bath Place
"The Earle of Bathes Inne, now called Bath place of late for the most part new builded," near Holbor...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) Benet Place
East out of Gracechurch Street at No. 58 (P.O. Directory). In Bridge Ward Within.
First mention: O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Bishoppes Place
See Minories.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Bridewell Place
West out of New Bridge Street at No. 12 (P.O. Directory) and south to Tudor Street. In Farringdon Wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Bridgewater Place
South out of Fann Street at No. 12 in Aldersgate Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O.S....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Brittania Place
West out of Bishopsgate Street at No. 183. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S. 1848-50).
Former names...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Carnebelles Place
A messuage or inn so called with a garden in the parish of St. Botolph without Aldrichegate, near le...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Chapel Place
North out of the Poultry at No. 30 (P.O. Directory). In Cheap Ward.
First mention: Elmes, 1831.
Fo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Chatham Place
Leading from New Bridge Street at its southern end to Blackfriars Bridge. In Farringdon Wards Within...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Chester Place
West out of Fleet Market, in Farringdon Ward Without, leading into Black Horse Court (Lockie, 1810-E...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Child's Place
South out of Fleet Street, adjoining Child's Bank (O.S. 1880).
Erected 1788.
First mention: Horwoo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Church Place
West out of Garlick Hill, opposite St. James' Church in Vintry Ward.
Former names : O.S. 1875-Bacon...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Circus Place
North out of London Wall to Finsbury Circus, between Salisbury House and London Wall Buildings (P.O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Clark's Place
East out of Bishopsgate at No. 86 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward (Within).
First mention: O....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Clement's Place
North out of Lamb Alley to Smith's Buildings. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S. 1875-80). Seems to b...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Crescent Place
East out of New Bridge Street, in Farringdon Ward Within (Horwood 1799-O.S. 1848-50).
Site now occu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Crosby Place
On the east side of Bishopsgate (Street Within).
Built by Sir John Crosby on lands let to him by th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Dunning's Place
South out of Dunning's Alley and parallel to it. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S. 25 in. 1880).
Th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Edmund Place
East out of Aldersgate Street at No. 17 and north to No. 9 Jewin Street (P.O. Directory). In Aldersg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Elim Place
West out of Fetter Lane, south of Graystoke Place, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S., 1875), east of ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Elsworth Place
See Collier's Court.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Frederick's Place
West out of Old Jewry at No. 34 (P.O. Directory). In Coleman Street Ward.
First mention: Horwood, 1...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Freeman's Place
Facing the east front of the Royal Exchange.
Erected 1845.
It seems to be called "Exchange Buildin...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Garden Place
West out of Middlesex Street. In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O.S. 1880.
Former...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Graystoke Place
West out of Fetter Lane, at No. 101, to Cursitor Street (P.O. Directory).
First mention: "Greystock...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Gregory Place
North out of Half Moon Passage on the east side of Bartholomew Close (O.S. 1880, and L.C.C. List, 19...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Greshaan Place
West out of King William Street at No. 1 (P.O. Directory). In Langbourn and Walbrook Wards.
First m...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Gresham Place
West out of Moor Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S. 1875-80).
The site is now occupied by part...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Grey's Place
See Serjeants' Inn, Chancery Lane.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Hanover Place
West out of Minories, at No. 108, to the Railway lines, London and Blackwall Railway, in Portsoken W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Hare Place
South out of Fleet Street, at No. 46, to Mitre Court (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(St.) Helen's Place
East out of Bishopsgate at No. 58 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Within.
Erected on the site...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Kingsown Place
North out of Lamb Alley to Smith's Buildings. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S. 1880).
"Angel Court...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Lancaster Place
North out of Church Street, Minories (P.O. Directory).
Former names : "Tidewaiter's Court" (western...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Leadenhall Place
West out of Lime Street, at No. 6 to Leadenhall Market (P.O Directory). In Lime Street Ward.
First ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Lombard's Place
In Botolph Lane, in parish of St. Mary at Hill, in Billingsgate Ward.
Mentioned in the Churchwarden...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Ludgate Place
South out of Ludgate Hill, east of Bridge Street (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in the maps....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Mac's Place
On the west side of Fetter Lane, south of Greystoke Place, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S. 1848-80)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Monox Place
Occupied the site of messuages in Cross Lane and Suffolk Lane in or near the parish of St. Laurence ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Montague Place
At the east end of Cox's Court leading to Cross Key Square, Little Britain. In Aldersgate Ward Witho...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Montjoye Place
See Doctors' Commons.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Moorgate Place
East out of Moorgate Street at No.40 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: 1893.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Mountjoy Place
See Doctors' Commons.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Newnham's Place
West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-O.S. 1880).
On or near the site...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Nightingale Place
West out of Middlesex Street to Petticoat Square (O.S. 1875-1880)
Formerly called: " Petticoat Squa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
(Duke of) Norfolk', Place
Capital messuage of John Cooke, called the "Duke of Norfolkes place," and other messuages at Broken ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Northumberland Place
1) Or Broad Walk, within the Tower precincts (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
2) Mentioned in b...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Old Place
Messuage or great Place commonly called the "Old Place" situate at the east head of the parish churc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Ormond Place
On the north side of Knightrider Street at the north-west boundary of Vintry Ward, opposite Ipres In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Oxford Place
By London Stone. In Waibrook Ward, on the north side of St. Swithin's Church and Churchyard (S. 225)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Payn's Place
On the west side of Aldersgate Street at No. 142, opposite Jewin Street (Lockie, 1816).
Not named i...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Pilkynton's Place
A messuage and four shops so called in the parish of St. Botolph without Aldrichegate in the ward of...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Plough Place
North out of Plough Court, Fetter Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Lockie, 1816-O.S. 1875).
Site n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Pyke's Place
A messuage in parish of St. Bartholomew the Less in ward of Bradstrete, 2 Eliz. 1560 (Lond. I. p.m. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Railway Place
South out of Fenchurch Street at No.63 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
First mentioned: O.S. 184...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Reading Place
In parish of St. Andrew near Baynardes Castell, in the ward of Castle Baynard, belonging to Reading ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Redyng Place
See Reading Place.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Rutland Place
North out of Thames Street to Church Hill, east of Puddle Dock. In Castle Baynard Ward (O.S. 1848-50...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Salisbury Place
The hostel or Inn of the Bishops of Salisbury in London, on the south side of Fleet Street in the pa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Sandy's Place
West out of Sandy's Row, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (O.S.1875).
Site now occupied by the extension...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Scrope Place
See Scroop's Inn.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Shaftesbury Place
East out of Aldersgate Street at No.34, in Aldersgate Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention:...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Sheppy Place
East out of Minories at No.30. In Holy Trinity Minories precinct (P.O. Directory).
Former names: "S...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Skinners' Place
1) East out of Size Lane, between Queen Victoria Street and Budge Row. In Cordwainer Ward (O.S. 1880...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
South Place
East out of Finshury Pavement, at No. 52, to Eldon Street. Partly in Coleman Street Ward, Nos. I to ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Spark's Place
In Duke's Place, Aldgate, at the south-east corner of Great Duke's Place (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Steer's Place
South out of Barbican at No.10, in Aldgate Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-Elmes, 1831).
Removed for th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Sussex Place
On the north side of Leadenhall Street at No. 94 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward.
First mention: ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Trafalgar Place
South out of Paul's Alley, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S, 1875-0).
Removed for the formation of ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Trinity Place
1) East out of Little Trinity Lane at No.28, in Queenhithe Ward (O.S.1875).
Former name: "Trinity C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Turk's Place
On the south side of Bell Alley, Golden Lane, on the northern boundary of Cripplegate Ward Without (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Wardrobe Place
South out of Carter Lane at No.57 (P.O. Directory). In Castle Baynard Ward.
First mention: Lockie, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Winchester Place
Sir William Powlet, lord St. John, afterwards marquis of Winchester, purchased part of the site of t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Wingfield Place
House of Sir Robert Wingfield, called " Wyngfeldes Place," besides Poolwys in Oldefyschstretes ende,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Worcester Place
South out of Upper Thames Street at No.68 to Worcester wharf. In Vintry Ward (P.O. Directory).
Erec...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Wyngfeldes Place
See Wingfield Place.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
wooding-place
A station on the banks of a river where the steamboats stop to take in supplies of wood.
...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
-
house-place
the common room in a farm house. N.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
-
town-place
a farm-yard. Cornw.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
-
washing-place
In 1865, baths and suitable washing-places were fitted for personal use in the ships of the royal na...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
Crown Place, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, at No. 21. In Portsoken Ward (P.O. Directory).
Earliest mention: ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Crown Place, Royal Mint Street
See Crown and Sheers Place.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Duke's Place, Duke's Place Court
See St. James' Place; Mitre Square; also Duke Street, Aldgate.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
King Charles spaniel
·- A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
-
Shorter, Clement King
(b. 1858)
Journalist and biographer. Charlotte Bronté and her Circle (1896), Sixty Years of Victori...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
King Henry Yard
West out of Nightingale lane. In East Smithfield (Rocque, 1746-Lockie, 1810).
Former name : "King H...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Three King Court
1) South out of Lombard Street at No.33, with a passage into Nag's Head Court and out into St. Cleme...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
arthur, king arthur
A game used at sea, when near the line, or in a hot latitude. It is performed thus: A man who is to ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
-
king john's men
He is one of king John's men, eight score to the hundred: a saying of a little undersized man.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
-
king william pine
n.
a Tasmanian tree.See cedar.
...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
-
king john's men
The Adullamites of the navy.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
-
Conduit, St. Margaret, Fish Street Hill
Beneath the wall of the Church of St. Margaret in Briggestret, 1379 (Riley's Mem. 436).
No later me...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Brodegate, St. Margaret, Fish St. Hill
Shops in "Breggesteete," parish of St. Magnus and near "le Brodegate," 1340 (Ct. H.W. I. 439).
In 1...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Gold Street, Wood Street
See Goldsmith Street.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
Silver Street, Bouverie Street
See Pleydell Street.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
-
James, Epistle of
1) Author of, was James the Less, the Lord's brother, one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
-
Knowles, James Sheridan
(1784-1862)
Dramatist, s. of James K., schoolmaster and lexicographer, was b. at Cork. He was the a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Lever, Charles James
(1806-1872)
Novelist, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there. He studied medicine at Göttinge...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Lowell, James Russell
(1819-1891)
Poet and essayist, b. at Camb., Massachusetts, s. of a Unitarian minister, was ed. at H...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Mackintosh, Sir James
(1765-1832)
Philosopher and historian, was b. at Aldowrie, Inverness-shire, s. of an officer in the...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
-
Mangan, James Clarence
(1803-1849)
Poet, b. at Dublin, s. of a small grocer, was brought up in poverty, and received most ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin