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Temple
·add. ·noun A local organization of Odd Fellows.
II. Temple ·noun The edifice erected at Jerusalem ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Temple
First used of the tabernacle, which is called "the temple of the Lord" (1 Sam. 1:9). In the New Test...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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The Temple
On the south side of Fleet Street, extending south to the Victorla Embankment, and from Temple Lane ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple
There is perhaps no building of the ancient world which has excited so much attention since the time...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Back stairs
·- Stairs in the back part of a house, as distinguished from the front stairs; hence, a private or i...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Alderman Stairs
On the Thames at East Smithfield, between Miller's Wharf west and Carron Wharf east.
First mention:...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Billingsgate Stairs
Adjoining Billingsgate Dock on the west (Rocque, 1746). In Billingsgate Ward.
In Leake, 1666, calle...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Blackfriars Stairs
At the southern end of Water Lane, Blackfriars, in Farringdon Ward Within (Boyle, 1799).
In 1294 a ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dorset Stairs
On the Thames, opposite Dorset Street, Whitefriars (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799).
See Dorset Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dowgate Stairs
See Cousin Lane Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dunghill Stairs
A wharf in the parish of St. Mary (sic) Vintry given 1437 by Robert de Chichele to the rector of thi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Falcon Stairs
Out of Shoemaker Row, Aldgate (Strype, ed. 1755).
"Falcon Court, Yard" in Dodsley, 1761.
Not named...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Irongate Stairs
A landing-place on the Thames. Leading down from the Irongate at the bottom of Little Tower Hill to ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Parsons' Stairs
See Alderman Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Paul's Stairs
At the southern end of Paul's Wharf, in Castle Baynard Ward (O.S. 1880).
First mention: "A common s...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queenhithe Stairs
At the southern end of the street called Queenhithe, east of Queenhithe Dock (Rocque, 1746-O.S. 1880...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Salisbury Stairs
At the south end of Salisbury Court on the Thames (Strype, ed. x755-L. Guide, 1758).
Site now occup...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Steelyard Stairs
On the Thames, south of Steel Yard Wharf, in Dowgate Ward (Rocque, 1746).
Removed for the erection ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan Stairs
See Old Swan Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple, Herod's
The temple erected by the exiles on their return from Babylon had stood for about five hundred years...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Temple, Solomon's
Before his death David had "with all his might" provided materials in great abundance for the buildi...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Inner Temple
One of the Inns of Court (q.v.).
Occupies the eastern half of the Temple precincts, between Inner T...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Middle Temple
One of the Inns of Court (q.v.).
On the western side of the Temple precincts, to the west of Middle...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Temple
See The Temple.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Temple
See The Temple.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Bar
At the western end of Fleet Street on the boundary of Farringdon Ward Without (O.S.1848-50).
A gate...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Bridge
Order for repair of the Bridge of the New Temple by which persons coming to Parliament and Councils ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Chambers
On the west side of Temple Avenue, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: L.C....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Church
On the south-east side of Inner Temple Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
The old C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Court
East out of Inner Temple Lane, within the Temple precincts (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Gardens
On the south side of the Temple precincts, fronting the Victoria Embankment and the river.
For the ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Lane
1) South out of Thames Street to the Thames, east of Billingsgate (Hatton, 1708).
Leading to Temple...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Mews
South from Silver Street to Dogwell Court, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
The ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Pier
On the Thames at the western boundary of Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
First mention: O...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Quay
See Ralph's Quay.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Street
West out of Tudor Street to the Temple precincts, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-O.S.1848-...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Walks
In Strype's maps east of the Temple Gardens.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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temple pickling
Pumping a bailiff; a punishment formerly administered to any of that fraternity caught exercising th...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Alderman Parson's Stairs
See Alderman Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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All Hallows Stairs
See All Hallows Lane Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Baynard's Castle Stairs
See Baynard's Castle Wharf.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bear Key Stairs
On the river, opposite Harp Lane and Young's Key, west of Bear Key (Rocque, 1746).
Site occupied by...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bell Wharf Stairs
At Bell Wharf, Thames Street (q.v.) (Strype, ed. 1755).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cole Harbour Stairs
At the south end of Coleharbour in Dowgate Ward (Horwood, 1799-Elmes, 1831).
The wharf seems to hav...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cousin Lane Stairs
At the south end of Cousin Lane. In Dowgate Ward (Bacon, 1912).
First mention: O.S. 1848-51.
Forme...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Swan Stairs
At the south end of Swan Lane leading down to the river (O.S.) and to Old Swan Pier. In Bridge Ward ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Paul's Wharf Stairs
See Paul's Stairs.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Puddle Dock Stairs
At the southern end of Common Lane and Dung Wharf (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
No later mention.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Queenhithe Little Stairs
West of Queenhithe Stairs at the east end of Brooks' Wharf (Rocque, 1746).
No later mention.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Somer's Quay Stairs
At the south end of Dark House Lane, formerly Somer's Key (O.S, 1880).
Site rebuilt for the extensi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Southwark Bridge Stairs
Adjoining Southwark Bridge on the west (O.S. 1894). First mention: O.S. 1875.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Stew Alley Stairs
At the south end of Stew Lane, in Queenhithe Ward (Lockie, 1816)
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Three Crane Stairs
At the south end of Queen Street, on the Thames, in Vintry Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 13-Lockie...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Trig Lane Stairs
At the south end of Trig Lane, on the Thames In Queenhithe Ward (O.S. 1880).
First mention: " Trig ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Fryers Stairs
At the south end of Waterman's Lane on the Thames, west of Whitefriars Dock (Leake, 1666-L. Guide, 1...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Swan Stairs
South out of Thames Street on the Thames (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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pair of stairs
An expression often used for a flight of stairs.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Temple, the Second
After the return from captivity, under Zerubbabel (q.v.) and the high priest Jeshua, arrangements we...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Temple, Sir William
(1628-1699)
Statesman and essayist, s. of Sir John T., Master of the Rolls in Ireland, was b. in Lo...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Cloister Court, Temple
See The Cloisters.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Inner Temple Gate
In Inner Temple Lane leading into Fleet Street.
To be rebuilt 1610-11 with the house called "The Pr...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Inner Temple Hall
On the south side of the Temple Church, and of Tanfield Court, within the Temple precincts (P.O. Dir...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Inner Temple Lane
South out of Fleet Street, at No. 17, to the Temple Church and Cloisters. Opposite Chancery Lane. In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Middle Temple Hall
On the west side of Middle Temple Lane, within the Temple precincts (P.O. Directory). Great Hall new...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Middle Temple Lane
South out of Fleet Street at No. 3 through the Temple precincts (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Thomas' Chapel, Temple
Ingress to Bishop of Exeter to and from the Chapel, 12 Ed. III. (Cal. P.R. 1338-40, p.127).
See Tem...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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All Hallows Lane Stairs
At the south end of All Hallows Lane, Dowgate (Bacon, 1912). In Dowgate Ward.
Earliest mention: (St...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Katherine's Stairs, East Smithfield
East of Irongate Stairs, on the Thames (Survey of St. Katherine's, 1686, Sloane MS. 3254-A. 1-Lockie...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple, Sir Richard Carnac
C.I.E.
(b. 1850)
Orientalist, etc. Wide-awake Stories (Punjab Folk Tales) (1884), with Mrs. F.A. S...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) Andrew's Court, Temple Street
West out of Glasshouse Alley, Temple Street in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S. 1875).
First mention: ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) James' in the Temple
See Temple Church.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Temple, Bar of
See Holborn Bars.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Breakneck Court, Steps, or Stairs
In Black Horse Alley, Fleet Street, leading up steep steps into the Old Bailey, opposite the Session...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bar of the New Temple
See Temple Bar.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bar of the Old Temple
See Holborn Bars.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Dunstan near the New Temple
See St. Dunstan in the West.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Custom House Stairs, East and West
East and west of the Custom House, on the river (O.S. 1894-6). The Stairs East are in Tower Ward. Th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Veil Of The Tabernacle And Temple
[Tabernacle; Temple]
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William Smith's Bible Dictionary