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Porter, Anna Maria
(1780-1832), Porter, Jane (1776-1850)
Novelists, were the dau. of an Irish army surgeon, and sister...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Anna
Anna, ae, f., (cf. Gesen. Gesch. Hebr. Spr. p. 228), the sister of Dido , Verg. A. 4, 9 et saep.;...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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Anna
·noun An East Indian money of account, the sixteenth of a rupee, or about 2/ cents.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Anna
gracious; one who gives
...
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
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Anna
Grace, an aged widow, the daughter of Phanuel. She was a "prophetess," like Miriam, Deborah, and Hul...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Anna
(grace), a "prophetess" in Jerusalem at the time of our Lord's Presentation in the temple. (Luke 2:3...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Maria
Mărī̆a, ae, f., a female proper name. I Mary, the mother of Jesus (eccl. Lat.), Vulg. Matt. 2, 1...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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Jameson, Mrs. Anna Brownell (Murphy)
(1794-1860)
Writer on art, dau. of Denis B.M., a distinguished miniature painter, m. Robert Jameson...
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Child, Mrs. Lydia Maria (Francis)
(1802-1880)
Was the author of many once popular tales, Hobomok, The Rebels, Philothes, etc.
...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Mrs.
·- The customary abbreviation of Mistress when used as a title of courtesy, in writing and printing....
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hall
·noun Any corridor or passage in a building.
II. Hall ·noun A college in an English university (at ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hall
(Gr. aule, Luke 22:55; R.V., "court"), the open court or quadrangle belonging to the high priest's h...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Hall (de la)
Two messuages of Walter de Pappeworth in parish of St. Andrew in Estchep and leasehold interest in l...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hall
used of the court of the high priest's house. (Luke 22:55) In (Matthew 27:27) and Mark 15:16 "Hall" ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Anna Perenna
Anna Perenna, ae, f., an old Italian goddess , the protector or bestower of the returning year (...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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Septem Maria
SEPTEM MARIA(Ἑπτὰ πελάγη), was the name commonly given to the extensive lagunes at the mouth of the ...
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography
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Ave Maria
·- ·Alt. of Ave Mary.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Brooks, Maria (Gowan)
(1795?-1845)
American poetess, was early m. to a merchant, who lost his money, and left her a young...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Edgeworth, Maria
(1767-1849)
Novelist, only child of Richard E., of Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, was b. near Readin...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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quatuor maria
, or british seas
, are those four which surround Great Britain.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Barbauld, Anna Letitia
(1743-1825)
Poetess, etc., dau. of Dr. John Aikin (q.v.), was b. at Kibworth-Hencourt, Leicestershi...
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Bray, Anna Eliza
(1790-1883)
Novelist, dau. of Mr. J. Kempe, was married first to C.A. Stothard, s. of the famous R....
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Cummins, Maria Susanna
(1827-1866)
B. at Salem, Mass., was well-known as the authoress of The Lamplighter, a somewhat sent...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Fanshawe, Catherine Maria
(1765-1834)
Poetess, dau. of a Surrey squire, wrote clever occasional verse. Her best known product...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Mulock, Dinah Maria (Mrs. Craik)
(1826-1887)
Novelist, dau. of a Nonconformist minister of Irish descent. Beginning with stories for...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Ave Maria Lane
North out of Ludgate Hill at 16 and 18 to Paternoster Row and Amen Corner (P.O. Directory).
In Cast...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hall-mark
·noun The official stamp of the Goldsmiths' Company and other assay offices, in the United Kingdom, ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Moot-hall
·noun ·Alt. of Moot-house.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Music hall
·add. ·- A place for public musical entartainments; specif. (·Eng.), ·esp. a public hall for vaudevi...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Wool-hall
·noun A trade market in the woolen districts.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Judgment hall
Gr. praitorion (John 18:28, 33; 19:9; Matt. 27:27), "common hall." In all these passages the Revised...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Hall, Basil
(1788-1844)
Traveller, s. of Sir James H., an eminent man of science, was in the navy, and rose to ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hall, or Halle, Edward
(1499?-1547)
Chronicler, b. in London, studied successively at Camb. and Oxf. He was a lawyer, and ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hall, Joseph
(1574-1656)
Divine, b. at Ashby-de-la-Zouche, and ed. at Camb., he entered the Church, and became i...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hall, Robert
(1764-1831)
Divine, b. at Arnsby, Leicestershire, the s. of a Baptist minister of some note, was ed...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Caine, Hall
(b. 1853)
Novelist
Shadow of a Crime (1885), Son of Hagar (1886), The Deemster (1887), The Bondman...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Apothecaries' Hall
On the east side of Water Lane, Blackfriars (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within.
First ment...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Armourers' Hall
See Armourers and Braziers' Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Backwell Hall
See Blackwell Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bakers' Hall
On the east side of Harp Lane at No. 16. In Tower Ward (P.O Directory).
The Hall is mentioned as ea...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bakewell Hall
See Blackwell Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barbers' Hall
See Barber Surgeons' Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Basing Hall
See Bassishaw and Blackwell Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bay Hall
At the end of Bassingshall streete (S. 286, in margin).
Used as a market house (Strype, ed. 1720, I...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Blacksmiths' Hall
On the west side of Lambeth Hill, in Queenhithe Ward (Leake, 1666-Strype, 1755).
Let as a warehouse...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Blackwell Hall
On the west side of Basinghall Street at No. 6 with a passage west to the Guildhall and south to Cat...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bowyers' Hall
In Bowyers' Court on the south side of Hart Street, and east of Monkwell Street. In Cripplegate Ward...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brasiers' Hall
See Armourers and Braziers' Hall.
...
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Braziers' Hall
See Armourers and Braziers' Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brewers' Hall
On the north side of Addle Street at No. 19 (P.O. Directory). Near Plasterers' Hall. In Cripplegate ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bricklayers' Hall
South out of Leadenhall Street. In Aldgate Ward (S. 140-Elmes, 1831). Behind No. 53 (Lockie, 1810).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Broderers' Hall
At 36, Gutter Lane.
Valuation of goods of the Company of Brawderers in their hall in parish of St. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Butchers' Hall
On the west side of Bartholomew Close at Nos. 87 and 88 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Carpenter's Hall
On the south side of London Wall, at the north-east corner of Throgmorton Avenue (P.O. Directory).
...
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Chandlers' Hall
See Tallow Chandlers' Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Clarks' Hall
On the east side of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward (Within), "was a fayre entrie or Court to the c...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Clerks' Hall
See Parish Clerks' Hall.
...
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Clothworkers' Hall
On the east side of Mincing Lane (P.O. Directory). In Tower Ward.
Earliest mention: Purchased 34 H....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Coachmakers' Hall
On the east side of Noble Street, at No. 11, next St. Mary Staining Churchyard, in Aldersgate Ward (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cogers' Hall
At No. 15 Bride Lane. In Farringdon Ward Without.
A political society known as the Honourable Socie...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cokedon Hall
At the south-west end of Marte Lane, 1603 (S. 134).
Bequeathed by Richard de Hakeneye to Alan his s...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Commercial Hall
On the south side of Skinner Street, Snow Hill, at No. 9 (Lockie, 1810-16).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Cooks' Hall
On the east side of Aldersgate Street, in Aldersgate Ward Without opposite Little Britain (S. 311-St...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Coopers' Hall
On the west side of Basinghall Street at No. 71 (P.O. Directory). North of the Guildhall Library in ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Copped Hall
A tenement so called in Hogg Lane, formed one of the boundaries of the site of the Abbey of Graces, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cordwainers' Hall
On the north side of Cannon Street, at No. 7, west from Friday Street, in Bread Street Ward (P.O. Di...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Crosby Hall
On the east side of Bishopsgate (Street Within) at the north-east corner of Crosby Square (O.S.).
T...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Curriers' Hall
On the south side of London Wall at No. 6 (P.O. Directory). Formerly further south at the southern e...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cutlers' Hall
On the west side of Newgate Street, at No .4 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within.
First men...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Distillers' Hall
In Throgmorton Street-in Draper's Hall.
Company incorporated 1638 (Elmes, 1831).
...
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Drapers' Hall
On the north side of Throgmorton Street at No. 28 (P.O. Directory). In Broad Street Ward.
Grant to ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dyers' Hall
On the west side of Dowgate Hill at No. 10 (P.O. Directory). In Dowgate Ward.
Erected 1770. Rebuilt...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Embroiderers' Hall
On the west side of Gutter Lane at No. 36. In Farringdon Ward Within, north of Half Moon Alley (Elme...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fanners' Hall
See Scalding House2, Eastcheap.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Feltmakers' Hall
In Lime Street (Elmes, 1831).
Anciently a branch of the Haberdashers of hats (Dodsley, 1761).
Comp...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fisherman's Hall
Mentioned in deed of 1741 relating to Brickle's charity and identified with the Emperor's Head (q.v....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fishmongers' Hall
On the south side of Upper Thames Street at No. 107, out of Fishmongers' Hall Street (P.O. Directory...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fletchers' Hall
On the east side of St. Mary Axe (Elmes, 1831).
First mention: "le Fletchers Hall," 30 H. VIII. 153...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Founders' Hall
At the north end of Founders' Court, Lothbury. In Coleman Street Ward.
First mention: S. 285.
Buil...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Girdlers' Hall
On the east side of Basinghall Street at No. 39 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: Common Hall of the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Gisors' Hall
See Gerard's Hall Inn.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Glasiers' Hall
In Kyrune lane, near Paternoster Church (S. 249).
The Hall was burnt in the Fire and not rebuilt. ....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Glovers' Hall
At the south end of Glovers' Hall Court, Beech Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Roc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Goldsmiths' Hall
On the east side of Foster Lane, south of Gresham Street, between Foster Lane and Gutter Lane (P.O. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Grocers' Hall
At the north end of Grocers' Hall Court, Poultry, with a passage west to Old Jewry. In Cheap Ward (P...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Haberdashers' Hall
On the east side of Staining Lane and the north side of Gresham Street, at No. 33 (P.O. Directory). ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Hall Court
On the west side of Middle Temple Lane. North of Middle Temple Hall (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1720 and...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Holborn Hall
In Shoe Lane, letten out into Tenements (S. 392).
...
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Innholders' Hall
On the south side of College Street at No. 28, at the north-east corner of Little College Street (P....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ironmongers' Hall
On the north side of Fenchurch Street at 1171/2 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward, east of Fishmonge...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ivy Hall
See Yvihalle.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Joiners' Hall
See Joyners' Hall.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Joyners' Hall
On the south side of Upper Thames Street, between Fryers Lane east and Joyners' Alley west, in Joyne...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Leathersellers' Hall
At the east end of Saint Helen's Place, at No. 13 (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Within.
Ere...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lorimers' Hall
On the north side of London Wall, west of the Second Postern, in Cripplegate Ward Within, facing Bas...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Louse Hall
In Aldersgate Street, near Bridgewater Gardens (Gent. Mag. Lib. XV. 32).
...
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Masons' Hall
In Basinghall Street, on the north side of Masons' Alley. In Bassishaw Ward (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 184...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Mercers' Hall
On the north side of Cheapside at No. 86 (P.O. Directory). In Cheap Ward.
First mention: Licence gr...
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Olde Hall
At the corner of Elbow Lane, one great stone house called "Olde hall" now taken down. Sometime belon...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Pewterers' Hall
On the north-west side of Lime Street at No.15 (P.O. Directory). In Laughourne Ward,
First mention:...
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Pinmakers' Hall
See Pinners' Hall.
...
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Pinners' Hall
The Hall of the Pinners or Pinmakers' Company.
On the west side of Old Broad Street at No.54. In Br...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Plasterers' Hall
On the north side of Addle Street at No.23. In Cripplegate Ward Within (Elmes, 1831).
First mention...
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Plumbers' Hall
On the north side of Chequer Yard, Bush Lane. In Dowgate Ward (Elmes, 1831).
First mention: O. and ...
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Poulterers' Hall
On the west side of Monkwell Street, in Leake, 1666.
Wheatley says the hall was at one time in Lead...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ringed Hall
A tenement called "Ryngedehall" on the south side of "Kniyghtryderestrete" in the parish of St. Thom...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Saddlers' Hall
On the north side of Cheapside at No.141 (P.O. Directory). Between Foster Lane and Gutter Lane. In F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Salters' Hall
On the west side of St. Swithin's Lane at No.10, south of New Court (P.O. Directory). In Walbrook Wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Scotch Hall
Hall of the Corporation of the Scottish Hospital of His Majesty's Foundation in Blackfriars, 1676 (L...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Scouts' Hall
See Scotch Hall.
...
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Scriveners' Hall
On the east side of Noble Street, in Aldersgate Ward (Leake, 1666-Strype, 1755).
Formerly called "B...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Skinners' Hall
On the west side of Dowgate Hill at No.8, on the boundary of Dow-gate and Vintry Wards (P.O. Directo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Staple Hall
1) See Staple Inn.
2) House of Lord St. John called" Staple Hall," in length 126 ft., in breadth be...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Stationers' Hall
On the west side of Stationers' Hall Court, Ludgate Hill (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Steven's Hall
Near the north end of the Cathedral Church of St. Paui, 1641 (H MSS. Com. 4th Rep. 110).
No later m...
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Sussex Hall
See Sussex House.
...
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Trinity Hall
Messuage so called belonging to a guild or fraternity of the Holy Trinity in St. Botolph's Aldgate (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Turners' Hall
On the east side of College Hill, south of Cutlers' Hall. In Vintry Ward (Rocque, 1746).
In P. Cler...
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Vintners' Hall
On the south side of Upper Thames Street at No.68 1/2, in Vintry Ward (P.O. Directory).
First menti...
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Waterbearers' Hall
In Bishopsgate Street Without, Nos. 143 and 144, given by Robert Donkyn to the parish of St. Michael...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Watermen Hall
See Fruyterers and Watermen's Hall.
...
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Weavers' Hall
On the east side of Basinghall Street at No.22 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: " Weauers Hall" (S....
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Woodmongers' Hall
1) In Duke's Place, Aldgate, called the Duke's Hall (Wheatley)
No other reference.
2) On the east ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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mumpers hall
An alehouse where beggars are harboured.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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wiseacre's hall
Gresham college.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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moot-hall
a town hall. North.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Judgment Hall
The word praetorium is so translated five times in the Authorized Version of the New Testament, and ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Centlivre, Mrs. Susanna
(1667-1723)
Dramatist and actress, was the dau. of a gentleman of the name of either Rawkins or Fre...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gatty, Mrs. Alfred (Margaret Scott)
(1809-1873)
Dau. of Rev. A.J. Scott, D.D., a navy chaplain, who served under, and was the trusted f...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Godwin, Mrs. Mary (Wollstonecraft)
(1759-1797)
Miscellaneous writer, was of Irish extraction. Her f. was a spend-thrift of bad habits,...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Gore, Mrs. Catherine Grace Frances (Moody)
(1799-1861)
Novelist, dau. of a wine merchant at Retford, where she was b. She m. a Captain Gore, w...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Grant, Mrs. Anne (M'Vicar)
(1755-1838)
Was b. in Glasgow, and in 1779 m. the Rev. James Grant, minister of Laggan, Inverness-s...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Haywood, Mrs. Eliza (Fowler)
(1693-1756)
Dramatist and novelist, b. in London, was early m. to a Mr. H., but the union turning o...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Hutchinson, Mrs. Lucy
(b. 1620)
Biographer, dau. of Sir Allan Apsley, Lieutenant of the Tower of London, m. in 1638 John,...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Inchbald, Mrs. Elizabeth (Simpson)
(1753-1821)
Novelist and dramatist, dau. of a Suffolk farmer. In a romantic fit she left her home a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Macaulay, Mrs. Catherine (Sawbridge)
(1731-1791)
Dau. of a landed proprietor of Kent, was an advocate of republicanism, and a sympathise...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Oliphant, Mrs. Margaret Oliphant (Wilson)
(1828-1897)
Novelist and miscellaneous writer, was b. near Musselburgh. Her literary output began w...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Opie, Mrs. Amelia (Alderson)
(1769-1853)
Novelist, dau. of a medical man, was b. at Norwich. In 1798 she m. John Opie, the paint...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Radcliffe, Mrs. Ann (Ward)
(1764-1823)
Novelist, only dau. of parents in a respectable position, in 1787 m. Mr. William Radcli...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Sigourney, Mrs. Lydia (Huntley)
(1791-1865)
American verse writer, was an extraordinarily copious writer of smooth, sentimental ver...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Smith, Mrs. Charlotte (Turner)
(1749-1806)
Was m. at 15 to a West Indian merchant, who by a series of misfortunes and imprudences ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Somerville, Mrs. Mary (Fairfax)
(1780-1872)
Mathematician and writer on science, dau. of Admiral Sir William G. Fairfax, b. at Jedb...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Trollope, Mrs. Frances (Milton)
(1780-1863)
Novelist and miscellaneous writer, b. at Stapleton near Bristol, m. in 1809 Thomas A.T....
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Webster, Mrs. Augusta (Davies)
(1837-1894)
Poet and translator, dau. of Admiral Davies, m. Mr. Thomas Webster, a solicitor. She wr...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Wood, Mrs. Ellen (Price)
(1814-1887)
Novelist, writing as "Mrs. Henry Wood," was b. at Worcester. She wrote over 30 novels, ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Besant, Mrs. Annie
(b. 1847)
Theosophist. Re-incarnation (1892), Death and After (1893), Karma (1895), The Self and it...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Bland, Mrs. Hubert ("E. Nesbit")
(b. 1858)
Poet and novelist. Lays and Legends (1886), second series (1892), A Pomander of Verse (18...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Clifford, Mrs. W.K. (Lane)
Novelist, etc. Mrs. Keith's Crime (1885), Love Letters of a Worldly Woman (1891), Aunt Anne (1893), ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Cotes, Mrs. Everard (Duncan)
(b. 1861)
Novelist. A Social Departure (1890), American Girl in London (1891), The Simple Adventure...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Dudeney, Mrs. Henry (Whiffin)
(b. 1866)
Novelist. A Man with a Maid (1897), Folly Corner, Men of Marlowe's, Robin Brilliant, Wise...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Esler, Mrs. Erminda (Rentoul)
Novelist. The Way of Transgressors (1890), The Way they loved at Grimpat (1894), 'Mid Green Pastures...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Meynell, Mrs. Alice (Thompson)
Poet and essayist. Preludes, The Rhythm of Life (1893), The Colour of Life (1896), The Flower of the...
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Reeves, Mrs. H.
see Mathers, Helen.
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Rhys, Mrs. Grace
(b. 1865)
Novelist and essayist. Mary Dominic (1898), The Wooing of Sheila (1901), The Bride (1909)...
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Smith, Mrs. Burnett ("Annie S. Swan")
Novelist. Aldersyde, Carlowrie, A Lost Ideal, A Divided House, Not Yet (1898), etc.
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Smith, Mrs. Toulmin
see Meade, L.T..
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Stannard, Mrs. Arthur ("John Strange Winter")
(b. 1856)
Novelist. Bootle's Baby, Army Society, Beautiful Jim, The Soul of the Bishop, Grip, He we...
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Ward, Mrs. Humphrey (Arnold)
(b. 1851)
Novelist. Milly and Olly (1881), Miss Bretherton (1886), Robert Elsmere (1888), The Histo...
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Painters' Hall or Painter Stainers' Hall
On the west side of Little Trinity Lane at No.9 (P.O. Directory). In Queenhithe Ward.
First mention...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barber Surgeons' Hall
On the west side of Monkwell Street at No.32 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Within (detached p...
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Blackwell Hall Yard
In Basinghall Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Blakwell Hall Court
West out of Aldermanbury Postern, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
The sit...
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Butcher Hall Lane
See King Edward Street.
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Butchers' Hall Corner
High street in St. Nicholas Shambles by the small lane there leading to the gate at the Butchers Hal...
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Carpenters' Hall Yard
South out of Tower Street, west of St. Dunstan's Hill (Strype, 1720-55). In Tower Ward.
Former name...
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Crosby Hall Chambers
On the east side of Bishopsgate Street at No. 24, opposite Threadneedle Street, in Bishopsgate Ward ...
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Curriers' Hall Court
South out of London Wall, west of Philip Lane (Lockie, 1810, to Elmes, 1831).
Former name : "Currio...
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Dyers' Hall Wharf
South out of Upper Thames Street at No. 95, between George Alley east and Angel passage west (P.O. D...
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Fellowship Porters' Hall
On the east side of Beer Lane at No. 22. In Tower Ward.
Formerly on the west side of St. Mary at Hi...
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Fishmongers' Hall Street
South out of Upper Thames Street at No. 107 (P.O. Directory). Adjoining Fishmongers' Hall west. In B...
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Fishmongers' Hall Wharf
On the south side of Upper Thames Street, at the south end of Fishmongers' Hall, adjoining London Br...
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Founders' Hall Chapel
See Founders' Hall.
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Framework Knitters' Hall
East out of Red Cross Street. In Cripplegate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
The Company was the 65th ...
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Gerard's Hall Inn
On the south side of Basing Lane, adjoining St. Mildred, Bread Street, in Bread Street Ward (Elmes, ...
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Glovers' Hall Court
On the south side of Beech Lane at No. 7, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-L.C.C. List, 1...
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Grocers' Hall Court
North out of Poultry, at No. 35, to Grocers' Hall (P.O. Directory). In Cheap and Coleman Street Ward...
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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...
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Joiners' Hall Buildings
South out of Upper Thames Street, at No. 78, to Greenwich Street, between Bell Wharf Lane and Friars...
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Merchant Taylors' Hall
On the south side of Threadneedle Street at No. 30 (P.O. Directory).
First mention: "Tailors' Hall,...
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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...
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Parish Clerks' Hall
On the south side of Silver Street at No.24, in Cripplegate Ward Within, and west of Wood Street (P....
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Saddlers' Hall Court
West out of Gravel Lane, Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (O.S.25 in. 1880).
Removed about 1884, when...
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Salters' Hall Chapel
Near the gardens of the Salters' Hall, in Walbrook Ward. Not connected with the Salters' Company exc...
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Salters' Hall Court
North out of Cannon Street at No.109 (P.O. Directory). On the west side of St. Swithin's Church in W...
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Stationers' Hall Buildings
On the north side of Ludgate Hill at No, 30, near Stationers' Hall Court (P.O. Directory). In Farrin...
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Stationers' Hall Court
North out of Ludgate Hill, between 28 and 30, to Stationers Hall (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon War...
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Tallow Chandlers' Hall
On the west side of Dowgate Hill, No.5 (P.O. Directory). In Dowgate Ward.
First mention: S. p.232.
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Wax Chandlers' Hall
At the north-east corner of Gutter Lane, on the south side of Gresham Street (P.O. Directory). In Cr...
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Westminster Hall Court
North out of Dunning's Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, 1720, I. ii. 108-Boyle, 1799).
T...
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White Hall Court
East from the Tower precinct to St. Katherine's lane (Horwood, 1799-Lockie, 1811).
Removed for the ...
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piss pot hall
A house at Clapton, near Hackney, built by a potter chiefly out of the profits of chamber pots, in t...
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Alexander, Mrs. Cecil F. (Humphreys)
(1818-1895)
dau. of Maj. H., b. in Co. Waterford, m. the Rev. W. Alexander, afterwards Bishop of De...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Ewing, Mrs. Juliana Horatia (Gatty)
(1842-1885)
Writer of children's stories, dau. of Mrs. Alfred Gatty (q.v.), also a writer for child...
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Linton, Mrs. Eliza Lynn
(1822-1898)
Novelist and miscellaneous writer, dau. of a clergyman, settled in London in 1845, and ...
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Shelley, Mrs. Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin)
(1797-1851)
Novelist, b. in London, the only child of William Godwin (q.v.) and Mary Wollstonecraft...
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Sherwood, Mrs. Mary Martha (Butt)
(1775-1851)
Writer of children's books, m. in 1803 Captain H. Sherwood, and went to India, where sh...
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Southey, Mrs. Caroline Anne (Bowles)
(1786-1854)
Poetess, dau. of a captain in the navy, submitted a poem, Ellen Fitzarthur to Southey (...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Stowe, Mrs. Harriet Beecher
(1811?-1896)
Novelist and miscellaneous writer, dau. of Dr. Lyman Beecher, a well-known American cl...
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Burnett, Mrs. Frances Hodgson
(b. 1849)
Novelist and dramatist. That Lass o' Lowrie's (1877), Haworths (1879), A Fair Barbarian (...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin