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(St.) Nicholas' Chapel, by the Tower
See SS. Mary and Nicholas Chapel by the Tower of London.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas' Chapel
Situate by the Hospital of St. Bartholomew (S. 37).
No later mention.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower of London
Situated at the eastern extremity of the City of London on the north bank of the Thames on Tower Hil...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary Chapel
In Churchyard of St. Benet Gracechurch.
The chapel of St. Mary situate in the churchyard of St. Ben...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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By and by
Immediately (Matt. 13:21; R.V., "straightway;" Luke 21:9).
...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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(St.) Mary towards the Tower
Walter le Stockere left rents to the churches of St Mary towards the Tower and St. Leonard in Estche...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary, King's Chapel of
The king had caused it to be made out of a synagogue of the Jews, and granted to the chaplain Simon ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower of the furnaces
(Neh. 3:11; 12:38), a tower at the north-western angle of the second wall of Jerusalem. It was proba...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Liberties of the Tower
See Tower Liberty.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas de Berkyngchirche, Chapel of
See SS. Mary and Nicholas Chapel by the Tower of London.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Guild of, Guildhall Chapel
See St. Mary Magdalen of the Guildhall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) John's Chapel in the Tower
In the White Tower, Tower of London. A fine specimen of Norman architecture. Records kept there (De ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary of the Piu
See St. Mary Magdalen of the Guildhall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary de Coneyhope, Chapel of
-At the eastern end of Cheapside, in the Poultry, in Coneyhope Lane, now Grocer's Hall Court. In Che...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel
·noun a small building attached to a church.
II. Chapel ·noun An association of workmen in a printi...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Chapel
A holy place or sanctuary, occurs only in Amos 7:13, where one of the idol priests calls Bethel "the...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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by and large
To the wind and off it; within six points.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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full and by
Sailing close-hauled on a wind; when a ship is as close as she will lie to the wind, without sufferi...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Tower
·vt To soar into.
II. Tower ·noun High flight; elevation.
III. Tower ·noun A citadel; a fortress; ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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tower
Clipped money: they have been round the tower with it. CANT.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Tower
Watch-towers or fortified posts in frontier or exposed situations are mentioned in Scripture, as the...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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London
·noun The capital city of England.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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London
The capital of the Empire and from early times an important centre of trade and commerce. On the nor...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Anne, Chapel of
Erected by John de Grantham near the church of St. Antonin, 1345 (Ct. H.W. I. 476), in honour of St....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Archdeacon, Chapel of
" Capellanus Domini Archdiaconi."
Mentioned in the list of London benefices 31 Ed. I. Lib. Cust. I....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bishop, Chapel of
See Chapel of the Bishop of St. Paul's.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel of Bethlehem
See Bethlehem Hospital Chapel.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Coneyhope, Chapel of
See St. Mary de Coneyhope, Chapel of.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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By
(·pref.) Against.
II. By ·adv Aside; as, to lay by; to put by.
III. By (·pref.) On; along; in trav...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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By
In the expression "by myself" (A.V., 1 Cor. 4:4), means, as rendered in the Revised Version, "agains...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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by
On or close to the wind.
♦ Full and by, not to lift or shiver the sails; rap-full.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Mary
·noun <<Marrow>>.
II. Mary ·interj ·see <<Marry>>.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
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Mary
Hebrew Miriam.
1) The wife of Joseph, the mother of Jesus, called the "Virgin Mary," though never s...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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mary
n.
used in Queensland of the aborigines,as equivalent to girl or woman. «A black Mary.» Compare « B...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Mary
a Roman Christian who is greeted by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, ch. (Romans 16:6) as havi...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Babel, tower of
The name given to the tower which the primitive fathers of our race built in the land of Shinar afte...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Jezreel, Tower of
One of the turrets which guarded the entrance to the city (2 Kings 9:17).
...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Siloam, Tower of
Mentioned only Luke 13:4. The place here spoken of is the village now called Silwan, or Kefr Silwan,...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Mountfiquit, Tower of
Near the Wall of London, next to Castle Baynard, in the Ward of Castle Baynard, afterwards included ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Edar, Tower Of
(accur. Eder, a flock), a place named only in (Genesis 35:21) According to Jerome it was one thousan...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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by the bye
To Mr. Richardson we are indebted for a fuller examination of this phrase, than other lexicographers...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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by the board
Over the ship's side. When a mast is carried away near the deck it is said to go by the board.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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by the head
When a ship is deeper forward than abaft.
...
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by the lee
The situation of a vessel going free, when she has fallen off so much as to bring the wind round her...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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by the stern
When the ship draws more water abaft than forward. (See by the head.)
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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by the wind
Is when a ship sails as nearly to the direction of the wind as possible. (See full and by.) In gener...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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lay, by the
When a man is paid in proportion to the success of the voyage, instead of by the month. This is comm...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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(St.) Thomas Chapel, London Bridge
Erected over the centre pier of the first stone bridge on the east side, 1176-1209.
"Capella beati ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mary The Virgin
the mother of our Lord. There is no person perhaps in sacred or profane history around whom so many ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Chaplains of London (Parish)
In 1319 William, Parson of the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth, is mentioned as the Pitancier of the Com...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fire of London
In 1666, from September 2nd to 6th.
Commenced at the house of a baker in Pudding Lane, near London ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Maps of London
There are no maps of London extant earlier than the 16th century, but from that time a regular serie...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mayors of London
The chief Magistrate of the City and senior Alderman. First appointed 1191. First mentioned in the C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Officiality of London
Seal of the Officiality of London, 1281 (Anc. Deeds, A. 6350)
In a deed of about 1230 Master Walter...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Suburbs of London
See Liberties.
...
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Wall of London
Considerable difference of opinion exists as to the date when the walls that encircled the ancient C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Wyndrawers of London
Carters of Wine.
Four companies of them in 1301 "The Newemeyne" (New Household).
The King's Societ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary de Berkyngcherch, Chapel
Chapel of St. Mary de Barking founded on the north side of the church of All Hallows, Barking, by Ki...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary de Cricherche, Chapel
John de Cantebrigge to be buried Chapel of Crichiche (sic.) Holy Trinity, 49 Ed. III. (Anc. Deeds, A...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary Magdalen of the Guildhall
The chapel within the precincts of the Guildhall, in Guildhall Yard (Fabyan, p. 297). In Cheap Ward....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary of the Carmelite Friars
Church of St. Mary of the Carmelite Friars, 1349 (Ct H.W. I. 620).
See Whitefriars.
...
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(St.) Augustine by London Wall
See St. Augustine Papey.
...
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(St.) Olave by London Bridge
Qy. = Olave (St.) Hart Street or Olave (St.) Southwark.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel of the Bishop of St. Paul's
"Capella Episcopi juxta Sanctum Paulum," 31 Ed. I. (Lib. Cust. I. 229).
Dugdale mentions a Chapel i...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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st of the of the wind and current
See direction of the wind and current
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Bishops of London, Palace of
On the north-west side of St. Paul's Church (S. 373).
Mentioned by Ralph de Diceto in his Opera His...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Olave by the Tower or versus Turrim
See St. Olave Hart Street.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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by the skin of one's teeth
When a man has made a narrow escape from any dilemma, it is a common remark to say, that he has save...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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(St.) John Baptist, Chapel of
See St. Anne, Chapel of.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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And
·conj If; though. ·see <<An>>, ·conj.
II. And ·conj It is sometimes, in old songs, a mere expletive...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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and
• The people who inhabited generally the whole of that country.
• In (Genesis 10:18-20) the seats o...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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(St.) Andrew by the Wardrobe
On the east side of St. Andrew's Hill at No.35, on. the north side of Queen Victoria Street (P.O. Di...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Bartholomew by the Exchange
At the south-east corner of Bartholomew Lane. In Broad Street Ward. The parish is in Broad Street an...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) James' by the Thames
See St. James' Garlickhithe.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Martin by the Thames
See St. Martin Vintry.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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go by the ground
A little short person, man or woman.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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lies by the wall
i. c. is dead. Spoken between the time of death and burial. Norf. and Suff.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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brought by the lee
See bring by the lee, to.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Wars of the Lord, The Book of the
(Num. 21:14, 15), some unknown book so called (comp. Gen. 14:14-16; Ex. 17:8-16; Num. 14:40-45; 21:1...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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City of London Brewery
On the south side of Cannon Street at No. 89 (P.O. Directory).
There seems to have been a brewhouse...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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City of London Club
On the east side of Old Broad Street, at No. 19 (P.O. Directory). In Broad Street Ward.
Erected 183...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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City of London College
On the north side of White Street, Moorfields, in Cripplegate Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
An edu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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City of London School
At the east end of the Victoria Embankment, east of John Carpenter Street, in Farringdon Ward Withou...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hollar's Plan of London
Wenceslaus Hollar was appointed by the King to make exact plan and survey of the City after the Fire...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lord Mayors of London
See Mayors of London.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Union Bank of London
At the south-west corner of Princes Street at No.2. The Head Office (P.O. Directory).
First mention...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Water Supply of London
Until the 13th century the inhabitants of the City were dependent for their water supply on the natu...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Breton, Nicholas
(1545-1626)
Poet and novelist. Little is known of his life. He was the s. of William B., a London m...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Grimoald, Nicholas
(1519-1562)
Poet, was at Camb. and Oxf., and was chaplain to Bishop Ridley. He contributed to Totte...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Rowe, Nicholas
(1674-1718)
Dramatist and poet, b. of a good family at Little Barford, Bedfordshire, was bred to th...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) Nicholas Acon
On the west side of Nicholas Lane and north side of Nicholas Passage. In Langbourne Ward. The parish...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Alley
See Nicholas Passage, Nicholas Lane.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Bernard
Grant to the church of St. Nicholas Bernard and to Master Nicholas the Rector of some land on the we...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Cornhill
Messuage and garden in parish of St. Nicholas Cornhill, parcel of the possessions of the late Colleg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Halle
Tenement of John de St. Edmund called "Seint Nicholas Halle" in parish of S. Nicholas Hacon (Ct. H.W...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Olave
On the west side of Bread Street Hill in the ward of Queenhithe (S. 357, and Leake, 1666).
Earliest...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Shambles
On the north side of Newgate Street, between Butcher Hall Lane, now King Edward Street, and Roman Ba...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Nicholas Westpiscar
See St. Nicholas Cole Abbey; St. Nicholas New Fish Street, St. Nicholas West Fish Street.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Nicholas' Almshouse
In Monkwell Street. Founded 1575 by Sir Ambrose Nicholas, salter, for 12 widows of his Company. Held...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Nicholas Lane
South out of Lombard Street, at No. 23, to 151 Cannon Street (P.O. Directory). In Langbourn and Cand...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Nicholas Passage
West out of Nicholas Lane, at No.5, to 31 Abchurch Lane (P.O. Directory). In Langhourn and Candlewic...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary Abchurch, Lane of
See Abchurch Lane.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary of Graces, Abbey
East of Tower Hill, in the new graveyard of the Prior and Convent of the Holy Trinity by the Tower o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mary, Mother Of Mark
(Colossians 4:10) was sister to Barnabas. (Acts 4:36; 12:15) She was among the earliest disciples, a...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Mary, Sister Of Lazarus
She and her sister Martha appear in (Luke 10:40) as receiving Christ in their house. Mary sat listen...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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set of the wind and current
See direction of the wind and current
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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direction or set of the wind and current
These are opposite terms; the direction of the winds and waves being named from the point of the com...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Veil Of The Tabernacle And Temple
[Tabernacle; Temple]
...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Barking Chapel
See St. Mary de Berkyngcherch, Chapel.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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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...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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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...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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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.
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Chapel Street
East out of Whitecross Street, at No. 38, to Milton Street (P.O. Direc-tory).
First mention: Horwoo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cornwall Chapel
Cornwall Chapell belonged to the Friars Preachers, divine service performed there 1437 (Cal. P.R. H....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Finsbury Chapel
A Congregational Chapel on the south side of East Street, Finsbury Circus (O.S.). In Coleman Street ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Greek Chapel
At the north-east corner of Little Winchester Street, in Broad Street Ward (O.S. 1880).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Guildhall Chapel
See St. Mary Magdalen of the Guildhall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Jesus' Chapel
See Jesus' Steeple, Chapel.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lamb's Chapel
,-At the north-west corner of Monkwell Street, in Cripplegate Ward and Farringdon Ward Within (det.)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Leadenhall Chapel
Mentioned in 1444 (Cal. L. Bk. K. p.294). A fraternity of 60 priests besides other brethren and sist...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mercers' Chapel
On the north side of Cheapside, at the south-east end of Mercers' Hall (O.S.). Between Ironmonger La...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Moravian Chapel
East out of Fetter Lane at No.32 in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
Shown in O.S.1875.
O...
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Poultry Chapel
North out of the Poultry, at the north end of Chapel Place (O.S.). In Cheap Ward.
Erected as a chap...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Rolls' Chapel
In Chancery Lane, attached to the Rolls' Office (q.v.).
Originally the Chapel of the house for conv...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Shiryngton Chapel
A new chapel so called near the north door of St. Paul's, 1459 (Ct. H.W. II. 539).
See St. Paul's C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Trinite chapel
See St. Michael Crooked Lane.
...
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Chapel in the Charnel at St. Mary Spitall
See St. Edmond the Bishop and Marie Magdalen.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Stood in the midst of the garden of Eden, beside the tree of life (Gen. 2, 3). Adam and Eve were for...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Fear of the Lord the
Is in the Old Testament used as a designation of true piety (Prov. 1:7; Job 28:28; Ps. 19:9). It is ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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bear, the constellations of the
Ursa Major and Minor, most important to seamen, as instantly indicating by the pointers and pole-sta...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Dispersion, The Jews Of The
or simply THE DISPERSION, was the general title applied to those Jews who remained settled in foreig...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Willows, The Brook Of The
a wady mentioned by Isaiah, (Isaiah 15:7) in his dirge over Moab. It is situated on the southern bou...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Conning tower
·noun The shot-proof pilot house of a war vessel.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Martello tower
·- A building of masonry, generally circular, usually erected on the seacoast, with a gun on the sum...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Water tower
·add. ·- A tower or standpipe used as a reservoir to deliver water at a required head, as to a fount...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Le Bretask, Tower
There seem to have been at least two houses bearing this name in the City in the 14th century.
One ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lollards' Tower
At either corner of the west end of St. Paul's were two Towers of stone, made for Bell Towers, one t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Romeland, Tower
The whole ditch and plain without the Tower within the Postern,. called Romeland; in and of the City...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sernes Tower
On the north side of Bucklersbury, in Cheap Ward (S. 262).
Originally the house of William Servat i...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Bank
On the eastern boundary of Tower Ward running north and south between Thames Street and Tower Street...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Bridge
Over the Thames, from the eastern boundary of the Tower to Southwark, parish of St. John Horseleydow...
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Tower Buildings
See Tower Chambers.
...
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Tower Chambers
On the north side of London Wall at No. 118, at the south-east corner of Finshury Pavement, facing o...
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Tower Ditch
Made by the Bishop of Ely while King Richard was in Palestine (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 9).
Land pu...
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Tower Dock
On Tower Hill, south from No.50 Great Tower Street to 46 Lower Thames Street (P.O. Directory).
Earl...
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Tower Hill
North and west of the Tower, west from the Minories and south to Tower Bridge (P.O. Directory). In P...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Liberty
Tower and fortifications with Tower Hill of the ancient demesne of the Crown with jurisdiction and p...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Postern
North of the Tower, by George Yard, between that yard and the Tower Ditch, at the southern terminati...
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Tower Royal
North out of Cannon Street, at No.75, to Budge Row (P.O. Directory). In Cordwainer Ward.
It formerl...
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Tower Street
West from Tower Hill to Eastcheap and St. Margaret Pattens Church (S. 132).
First mention: " La Tou...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Subway
A circular iron tube under the Thames extending from Great Tower Hill on the north bank to Pickle He...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tower Ward
One of the twety-sex wards of the City (O.S. ).
With Aldgate Ward the most eastern within the walls...
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Tower Wharf
South out of and fronting the Tower, from Tower Stairs west to Tower Bridge east. Entrance on the so...
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Westsmithfield Tower
A tower so called in the Tower of London, 1461 (Cal. P.R. Ed. IV. 1461-7, p. 85).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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to tower
To overlook, to rise aloft as in a high tower.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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martello tower
So named from a tower in the Bay of Mortella, in Corsica, which, in 1794, maintained a very determin...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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shield tower or turret
A revolving armoured cover for guns.
...
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London smoke
·add. ·- A neutral tint given to spectacles, shade glasses for optical instruments, ·etc., which red...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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London tuft
·add. ·- The Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus).
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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London, Jack
(b. 1876)
American novelist. The Son of the Wolf (1900), The God of his Fathers, Children of the Fr...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Little London
Tenement of Robert Cok with houses and gardens in the parish of All Hallows "atte walle" called "lit...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Bibliography
Many works on this subject have been produced from time to time, and valuable bibliographies are ava...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Bridge
Extends across the River Thames from Adelaide Place and King William Street to High Street, Southwar...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Court
In London Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
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London House
On the west side of Aldersgate Street, adjoining Bartholomew Close west, in Aldersgate Without and F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Houses
Roman tiles used in the walls of houses were 17 in. long, 11 in. wide and 11/2 in. thick. The draini...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Institution
On the north side of Finsbury Circus at No. 11 (P.O. Directory). In Coleman Street Ward.
Founded 18...
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London Markets
See Cheapside, Cheap (west), Honey Lane Market, Fleet Market, Farringdon Market, Eastcheap, Billings...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Privileges
These were granted from time to time by the Royal Charters given to the City and were jealously guar...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Records
These are perhaps sufficiently indicated in the list of authorities set out at the commencement of t...
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London Sanctuaries
The privilege of sanctuary, or refuge, for those who were guilty of manslaughter, etc., was frequent...
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London Stone
A rounded block of stone set in a large stone case, in which is an oval opening through which it can...
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London Street
South out of Fenchurch Street at No. 59 and west to 74 Mark Lane (P.O. Directory). The northern port...
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London Streets
The following extract as to the rebuilding of the City after the Fire may be of interest :
To provi...
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London Wall
See Wall of London.
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London Workhouse
On the west side of Bishopsgate Street (Strype, 1720-Elmes, 1831).
"Crown Yard" in O. and M. 1677.
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london waggon
The tender which carried the impressed men from off the tower to the receiving-ship at the Nore.
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Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Without Aldrichegate (Chapel of)
John Bret directed that he should be buried in the new churchyard of this chapel, 1349 (Ct. H.W. I. ...
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London and Continental Steam Wharf
At 83 to 97 Lower East Smithfield, west of the Hermitage Entrance (P.O. Directory).
First mention: ...
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London and St. Katherine's Docks
See St. Katherine Docks.
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London County and Westminster Bank
On the south side of Lombard Street at No.21 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O.S. 1875.
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Conduit by St. Nicholas Cole Abbey
On the north side of the church, in the wall thereof (S. 18). Made about 1583. £700 given by Barnard...
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By-bidder
·noun One who bids at an auction in behalf of the auctioneer or owner, for the purpose of running up...
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By-blow
·noun An illegitimate child; a bastard.
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By-corner
·noun A private corner.
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By-dependence
·noun An appendage; that which depends on something else, or is distinct from the main dependence; a...
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By-drinking
·noun A drinking between meals.
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By-election
·noun An election held by itself, not at the time of a general election.
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By-end
·noun Private end or interest; secret purpose; selfish advantage.
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By-interest
·noun Self-interest; private advantage.
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By-lane
·noun A private lane, or one opening out of the usual road.
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By-law
·noun A local or subordinate law; a private law or regulation made by a corporation for its own gove...
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By-name
·noun A <<Nickname>>.
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By-pass
·noun A by-passage, for a pipe, or other channel, to divert circulation from the usual course.
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By-passage
·noun A passage different from the usual one; a byway.
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By-past
·adj Past; gone by.
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By-place
·noun A retired or private place.
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By-product
·noun A secondary or additional product; something produced, as in the course of a manufacture, in a...
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