Trinity House

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

On the north side of Tower Hill (P.O. Directory).


Built 1793-5. Architect, S. Wyatt.

Site bccupied by Stable Yard in Rocque, 1746.

Incorporated 1514, founded by Sir Thos. Spert, the first Master (H. MSS. Corn 8th Rep. 285).

Corporation consists of a Master, Deputy Master, Wardens, Assistants and Elder Brethren and members. Encourages navigation, regulates lighthouses, etc.

First met at Deptford, house pulled down 1787. First London house at Ratcliffe, afterwards in Water Lane in 1671.

See Old Trinity House.

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