A Survey of London, Volume 2Clarendon Press, 1908 - London (England) |
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Page 262 - And neare thereunto are builded two publique houses for the acting and shewe of Comedies, Tragedies and Histories for recreation. Whereof the one is called the Courtein, the other the Theatre, both standing on the Southwest side towards the field.
Page 57 - He lieth under a tomb of stone, with his image, also of stone, over him; the hair of his head, auburn, long to his shoulders, but curling up, and a small forked beard ; on his head a chaplet, like a coronet of four roses ; a habit of purple, damasked down to his feet; a collar of esses gold about his neck; under his head the likeness of three books which he compiled.
Page 64 - On the south side of the street was sometime one great house, builded of stone, with arched gates, which pertained to the Prior of Lewes, in Sussex, and was his residence when he came to London ; it is now a common hostelry for travellers, and hath a sign of the
Page 49 - ... had committed unto them. Then the king commanded the money to be faithfully told and laid up in his treasury, by inventory, wherein was found, besides ready money, vessels of gold and silver unpriceable, and many precious stones, which would make all men wonder if they knew the worth of them.
Page 41 - ... a fair tower of stone, garnished with images of St. Christopher on the top, and angels round about lower down, with sweet sounding bells before them, whereupon, by an engine placed in the tower, they divers hours of the day and night chimed such an hymn as was appointed.
Page 350 - The streets in this city are very handsome and clean; but that which is named from the goldsmiths who inhabit it, surpasses all the rest; there is in it a gilt tower, with a fountain that plays. Near it, on the farther side, is a handsome house built by a goldsmith and presented by him to the city. There are besides to be seen in this street, as in all others where there are goldsmiths...
Page 111 - I make it to be 30 known to all generations of the world after me that, by special commandment of our holy father, Pope Leo, I have renewed and honored the holy church of the blessed apostle St.
Page 350 - There is in it a gilt tower, with a fountain that plays; near it, on the farther side, is a handsome house, built by a Goldsmith, and presented by him to the City. There are, besides, to be seen in this street, as in all others where there are Goldsmiths' shops, all sorts of gold and silver vessels exposed to sale; as well as ancient and modern medals, in such quantities as must surprise a man the first time he sees and considers them.
Page 98 - I have not read, neither of the suppression ; but it was said that sometime a king of England, not liking such a kind of people to remain so near his palace, caused them to be removed farther off, to Bethlem without Bishops gate of London, and to that hospital: the said house by Charing cross doth yet remain.
Page 280 - Countries, is counted honourable, but before we knew their lingring warres, was held in the highest degree of hatred that might be. Then, if...