The Old Swan

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

In Thames Street in 1645 near St. Martin's lane (L. and P. Chas. I. xx. p. 59').


The lady of Gloucester, when doing penance through the city for witchcraft, landed on one occasion at "the Swan in Tempse strete," 1441 (Chron. of Lond. Kingsford, p.149). Gave its name to Old Swan Wharf, etc.

"Old Swanne" (S. p.42).

See The Swan1, Botolph Lane.

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