Bancroft, George

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• George

  ·noun A kind of brown loaf. II. George ·noun A figure of St. George (the patron saint of England) o...

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• The George

  1) Enclosure of way through Spittle fields from the George to Smock Alley, 1673 (L. and P. Chas. II....

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• george

  Yellow George; a guinea. Brown George: an ammunition loaf. ...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• George noble

  ·- A gold noble of the time of Henry VIII. ·see <<Noble>>, ·noun. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Berkeley, George

  (1685-1753) Philosopher, eldest s. of William B., a cadet of the noble family of Berkeley, b. at Ki...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Borrow, George

  (1803-1881) Philologist and miscellaneous author, and traveller, b. at East Dereham, Norfolk, s. of...

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• Buchanan, George

  (1506-1582) Historian and scholar b. at Killearn, Stirlingshire, of poor parents, was sent in 1519,...

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• Bull, George

  (1634-1710) Theologian, b. at Wells, ed. at Tiverton and Oxf., took orders, was ordained by an ejec...

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• Campbell, George

  (1719-1796) Theologian and philosopher, was a minister of the Church of Scotland at Aberdeen, and P...

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• Canning, George

  (1770-1827) Statesman, was b. in London, the s. of a lawyer. He lost his f. while still an infant, ...

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• Catlin, George

  (1796-1872) Painter and writer, b. at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, practised for some time as a lawye...

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• Cavendish, George

  (1500-1561) Biographer, was Gentleman Usher to Cardinal Wolsey, to whom he was so much attached tha...

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• Chalmers, George

  (1742-1825) Antiquary, b. at Fochabers, Elginshire, emigrated to America and practised law in Balti...

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• Chapman, George

  (1559-1634) Dramatist and translator, was b. near Hitchin, and probably ed. at Oxf. and Camb. He wr...

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• Combe, George

  (1788-1858) Writer on phrenology and education, b. in Edin., where for some time he practised as a ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Crabbe, George

  (1754-1832) Poet, b. at Aldborough, Suffolk, where his f. was collector of salt dues, he was appren...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Croly, George

  (1780-1860) Poet, novelist, historian, and divine, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there, he...

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• Darley, George

  (1795-1846) Poet, novelist, and critic, b. at Dublin, and ed. at Trinity Coll. there, he early deci...

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• "Eliot, George"

  see Evans, Mary Ann. ...

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• Ellis, George

  (1753-1815) Miscellaneous writer, s. of a West Indian planter, gained some fame by Poetical Tales b...

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• Farquhar, George

  (1678-1707) Dramatist, b. at Londonderry, s. of a clergyman, and ed. at Trinity Coll., Dublin, on l...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Finlay, George

  (1799-1875) Historian, of Scottish descent, was b. at Faversham, Kent, where his f., an officer in ...

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• Fox, George

  (1624-1691) Religious enthusiast, and founder of the Society of Friends, b. at Drayton, Leicestersh...

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• Gascoigne, George

  (1525 or 1535-1577) Poet and dramatist, s. of Sir John G., and descended from Sir William G., the f...

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• Gilfillan, George

  (1813-1878) Poet and critic, s. of a dissenting minister at Comrie, Perthshire, studied at Glasgow ...

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• Gillespie, George

  (1613-1648) Scottish Theologian, was b. at Kirkcaldy, and studied at St. Andrews. He became one of ...

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• Gissing, George

  (1857-1903) Novelist, b. at Wakefield. In his novels he depicted the environment and struggles of t...

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• Grote, George

  (1794-1871) Historian, s. of a wealthy banker in London, was b. at Beckenham, and ed. at Charterhou...

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• Grub, George

  (1812-1892) Historian, was b. in Old Aberdeen, and ed. at King's Coll. there. He studied law, and w...

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• Herbert, George

  (1593-1633) Poet, brother of above, was ed. at Westminster School and Trinity Coll., Camb., where h...

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• Lillo, George

  (1693-1739) Dramatist, of Dutch descent, was b. in London, succeeded his f. in business as a jewell...

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• Long, George

  (1800-1879) Classical scholar, ed. at Camb. He was Prof. of Ancient Languages in the Univ. of Virgi...

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• Lyttelton, George, 1st Lord Lyttelton

  (1709-1773) Poet, s. of Sir Thomas L., of Hagley, Worcestershire, ed. at Eton and Oxf., was the pat...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• MacDonald, George

  (1824-1905) Poet and novelist, s. of a farmer, was b. at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and ed. at the Univ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Meredith, George

  (1828-1909) Novelist and poet, b. at Portsmouth, s. of Augustus M., a naval outfitter, who afterwar...

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• Outram, George

  (1805-1856) Humorous poet, was a Scottish advocate, a friend of Prof. Wilson, and for some time ed....

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• Peele, George

  (1558?-1597?) Dramatist and poet, s. of a salter in London, ed. at Christ's Hospital and Oxf., wher...

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• Psalmanazar, George

  (1679?-1763) Literary impostor. His real name is unknown. He is believed to have been a native of F...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Puttenham, George

  (1530?-1590) Was one of the s. of Robert P., a country gentleman. There has been attributed to him ...

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• Rawlinson, George

  (1812-1902) Historian, b. at Chadlington. Oxfordshire, and ed. at Oxf., took orders, and was Canon ...

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• Sale, George

  (1697?-1736) Orientalist, a Kentish man, and practising solicitor. In 1734 he pub. a translation of...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Sandys, George

  (1578-1644) Traveller and translator, s. of an Archbishop of York, b. at Bishopsthorpe, and ed. at ...

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• Steevens, George

  (1736-1800) Shakespearian commentator, ed. at Eton and Camb. He issued various reprints of quarto e...

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• Ticknor, George

  (1791-1871) Historian and biographer, s. of a rich man, was b. at Boston, Mass., and ed. for the la...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Tucker, George

  (1775-1861) Economist, etc., b. in Bermuda, became Prof., of Moral Philosophy, etc., in the Univ. o...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Turberville, or Turbervile, George

  (1540?-1610) Poet, belonging to an ancient Dorsetshire family, was b. at Whitchurch, and ed. at Win...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Whetstone, George

  (1544?-1587?) Dramatist, one of the early, roistering playwrights who frequented the Court of Eliza...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Wither, George

  (1588-1667) Poet, b. near Alton, Hampshire, was at Oxf. for a short time, and then studied law at L...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Moore, George

  (b. 1857) Novelist, playwright, and art critic. Flowers of Passion (verse) (1877), A Mummer's Wife ...

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• (St.) George Eastcheap

  See St. George Botolph Lane. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• The George, Aldersgate

  On the east side of Aldersgate Street, adjoining Thanet House, opposite London House, in Aldersgate ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George Alley

  1) South out of Lombard Street. In Langbourn Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 163). Not further ident...

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• George Court

  1) Out of Old Change to Paul's Chain (Rev. of Lond. 1728-P.C. 1732). Not named in the maps. 2) Eas...

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• George Inn

  1) West out of Grub Street to Three Leg Court, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Lond. G...

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• George Lane

  East out of Pudding Lane, at No. 30, to Botolph Lane (P.O. Directory). In Billingsgate Ward, on the ...

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• George Street

  1) West out of Mansion House Place to St. Swithin's Lane (P.O. Directory). In Walbrook Ward. First ...

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• George Yard

  1) South out of Fenchurch Street, west of the Saracen's Head Yard (O.S. 1894-5, and Bacon, 1912). In...

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• brown george

  An ammunition loaf, A wig without powder; similar to the undress wig worn by his majesty. ...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• brown george

  A hard and coarse biscuit. ...

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• Argyll, George John Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of

  (1823-1900) Statesman and writer on science, religion, and politics, succeeded his f., the 7th duke...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Boker, George Henry

  (1823-90) Poet, was in the American Diplomatic Service. Among his dramas, generally tragedies, are ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Brown, George Douglas

  (1869-1902) Novelist, wrote The House with the Green Shutters, which gives a strongly outlined pict...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of

  (1628-1687) Dramatist, s. of the 1st Duke, who was in 1628 assassinated by Felton. His life was ful...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Byron, George Gordon, 6th Lord Byron

  (1788-1824) Poet, was b. in London, the s. of Captain John B. and of Catherine Gordon, heiress of G...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Craik, George Lillie

  (1798-1866) Writer on English literature, etc., b. at Kennoway, Fife, and ed. at St. Andrews, went ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Curtis, George William

  (1824-1892) American essayist, editor, and journalist, contributed to New York Tribune, and to Putn...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Etherege, Sir George

  (1635?-1691) Dramatist, was at Camb., travelled, read a little law, became a man-about-town, the co...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Gleig, George Robert

  (1796-1888) S. of George G., Bishop of Brechin, entered the army, and served in the Peninsula and A...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Henty, George Alfred

  (1832-1902) Boys' novelist, wrote over 80 books for boys, which had great popularity. Among them ar...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Lawrence, George Alfred

  (1827-1876) Novelist, was a barrister. He wrote several novels, of which one--Guy Livingstone (1857...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Lewes, George Henry

  (1817-1878) Philosopher and miscellaneous writer, b. in London, and ed. at Greenwich, and in Jersey...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Liddell, Henry George

  (1811-1898) Historian, etc. Ed. at Charterhouse and Christ Church, Oxf., of which in 1855 he became...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton-Bulwer, 1st Lord

  (1803-1873) Novelist and statesman, third son of General Earle Bulwer of Heydon and Dalling, Norfol...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Mackenzie, Sir George

  (1636-1691) Lawyer and miscellaneous writer, s. of Sir Simon M., of Lochslin, a brother of the Earl...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Smollett, Tobias George

  (1721-1771) Novelist, 2nd s. of Archibald S., of Dalquhurn, Dumbartonshire, and ed. at Glasgow, pro...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Steevens, George Warrington

  (1869-1900) Journalist and miscellaneous writer, b. at Sydenham, and ed. at City of London School a...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Ward, William George

  (1812-1882) Theologian, ed. at Winchester and Oxf., and came under the influence of J.H. Newman, wh...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Wood, John George

  (1827-1889) Writer on natural history, s. of a surgeon, b. in London, and ed. at home and at Oxf., ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Becke, George Louis

  (b. 1848) Novelist. By Reef and Palm (1890), A First Fleet Family (1896), Pacific Tales (1897), Tom...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Cable, George Washington

  (b. 1844) American novelist. Old Creole Days (1879), The Grandissimes (1880), Madame Delphine (1881...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Douglas, Sir George Brisbane Scott, Bart.

  (b. 1856) Poet and miscellaneous writer. Poems (1880), The Fireside Tragedy (1896), New Border Tale...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Frazer, James George

  LL.D., D.C.L. (b. 1854) Writer on comparative religion, etc. Totemism (1887), The Golden Bough (18...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Hardy, Ernest George

  D.Litt. (b. 1852) Writer on Roman History. Christianity and the Roman Government, A History of Jes...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Prothero, George Walter

  Litt.D., LL.D., etc. (b. 1848) Historian. Life and Times of Simon de Montfort (1877), Memoir of He...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Shaw, George Bernard

  (b. 1856) Novelist, critic, and dramatist. Novels, The Irrational Knot, Cashel Byron's Profession, ...

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• Sims, George Robert

  (b. 1847) Novelist and dramatist, etc. The Dagonet Ballads, Memoirs of Mary Jane, Ten Commandments,...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Smith, George Adam

  D.D., LL.D. (b. 1856) Biblical scholar, etc. The Book of Isaiah (1888-90), Historical Geography of...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Smith, George Gregory

  (b. 1865) Critic, etc. The Days of James IV., The Transition Period (of European literature of the ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Trevelyan, George Macaulay

  (b. 1876) Historical writer. England in the Age of Wycliffe (1899), England under the Stuarts (1904...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Wells, Herbert George

  B.Sc., etc. (b. 1866) Novelist. Select Conversations with an Uncle (1895), The Time Machine (1895)...

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• (St.) George Botolph Lane

  On the west side of Botolph Lane and at the south-east corner of George Lane. In Billingsgate Ward (...

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• The George, Leadenhall Street

  Adjoined the Black Bull Inn, parish of St. Peter Cornhill, and was one of three messuages left to th...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George Alley, Spitalfields

  Messuages and one alley called the "George Alley" and a garden adjoining in parish of St. Botolph wi...

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• George Coach Office

  On the west side of Old Bailey, in Farringdon Ward Without (Lockie, 1810). Not named in the maps. ...

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• George Hotel, Inn

  On the east side of Aldermanbury at No. 22, north of Three Nun Court, in Cripplegate Ward Within (O....

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• George Street, Minories

  See India Street. ...

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• George Wheel Alley

  See George and Catherine Wheel Alley. ...

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• Little George Street

  North out of India Street Minories at No. 5 (P.O. Directory). Former name : "Vine Street" (W. Stow,...

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• New George Court

  See George Court, Gravel Lane. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• riding st. george

  The woman uppermost in the amorous congress, that is, the dragon upon St. George. This is said to be...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• Colman, George, the Elder

  (1732-1794) Dramatist, b. at Florence, where his f. was British Envoy, he was a friend of Garrick, ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Colman, George, the Younger

  (1762-1836) Dramatist, s. of the preceding, wrote or adapted numerous plays, including The Heir at ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Dasent, Sir George Webbe

  (1817-1896) Scandinavian scholar, b. in the island of St. Vincent, of which his f. was Attorney-gen...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson

  (1834-1896) Artist and novelist, b. and ed. in Paris, in 1864 succeeded John Leech on the staff of ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• James, George Payne Rainsford

  (1801-1860) Novelist and historical writer, s. of a physician in London, was for many years British...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Lewis, Sir George Cornewall

  (1806-1863) Scholar and statesman, s. of Sir Thomas F.L., a Radnorshire baronet, was ed. at Eton an...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Sala, George Augustus Henry

  (1828-1895) Journalist and novelist, b. in London of Italian ancestry, began life as an illustrator...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Whyte-Melville, George John

  (1821-1878) Novelist, s. of a country gentleman of Fife, ed. at Eton, entered the army, and saw ser...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Murray, George Gilbert Aimee

  LL.D. (b. 1866) Scholar. History of Ancient Greek Literature (1897), Euripidis Fabulæ adnotatione ...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Roberts, Charles George Douglas

  (b. 1860) Canadian poet and naturalist. In verse, Orion (1880), In Divers Tones (1887), Songs of th...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Saintsbury, George Edward Bateman

  LL.D., D.Litt., etc. (b. 1845) Critic and biographer. Short History of French Literature, etc. (18...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• Trevelyan, Sir George Otto

  P.C., LL.D., etc. (b. 1838) Statesman, biographer, etc. The Competition Wallah (1864), Life and Le...

  Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

• (St.) George in Pudding Lane

  See St. George Botolph Lane. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George Alley, Birchin Lane

  See Bengal Court. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George Alley, Fleet Market

  West from Fleet Market to Shoe Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Leake, 1666-Lockie, 1816). In 1708...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George and Vulture Tavern

  On the north side of Lombard Street at the north end of George Yard, with a passage to St. Michael's...

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• George Court, Cloak Lane

  See Maid Court. ...

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• George Court, Gravel Lane

  North-west out of Gravel Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799). Former names : "New Ge...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George Court, Seacoal Lane

  See St. George's Lane. ...

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• George Court, Stoney Lane

  North out of Stoney Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Horwood, 1799 to O.S. 25 in. 1880). Built towards the ...

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• George Inn, Bread Street

  House of Sir William Littlesbery, alias Horne, called "the George" in Bredstreete given by him to th...

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• George Inn, Little Britain

  Trade carried on here before it was moved to Aldersgate Street. See The George, Aldersgate. ...

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• George Inn, West Smithfield

  See George Yard, West Smithfield. ...

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• George Street, Tower Hill

  West from Little Tower Hill to Great Tower Hill (O.S. 1894). First mention: Horwood, 1799. Formerl...

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• George Yard, Bishopsgate Without

  See George and Catherine Wheel Alley. ...

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• George Yard, Coleman Street

  See George Court. ...

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• George Yard, Gravel Lane

  See George Court. ...

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• George Yard, Tower Hill

  See George Street, Tower Hill. ...

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• George Yard, West Smithfield

  West out of West Smithfield, in Farringdon Ward Without, between Hosier Lane and King Street (L.C.C....

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• Sir George Waterman's House

  On the north side. of Thames Street at the south-east corner of Suffolk Lane, in Dowgate Ward (O. an...

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• Catherine Wheel and George Yard

  See George and Catherine Wheel Alley. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• George and Catherine Wheel Alley

  East out of Bishopsgate at No. 260 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Without. First mention: Lo...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• Katherine Wheel and George Alley

  See George and Catherine Wheel Alley. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.