PRIORY CHURCH OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW, SMITHFIELD. AN ILLUSTRATED ACCOUNT OF St. Bartholomew’s Priory Church, SMITHFIELD. [Illustration: SEAL REPRESENTING ORIGINAL PRIORY.] WITH A SKETCH OF BARTHOLOMEW FAIR, ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL, AND THE PRIOR’S COUNTRY SEAT, CANONBURY TOWER, ISLINGTON. COMPILED FROM VARIOUS AUTHORITIES BY NORMANUS. [Illustration: PRIORY CHURCH OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW SMITHFIELD. FOUNDED ANNO DOMINI 1113. ENTRANCE GATE, SMITHFIELD.] ILLUSTRATED BY 56 ENGRAVINGS FROM ORIGINAL SKETCHES, BY G. J. EVANS. LONDON: BEMROSE & SONS, 10, PATERNOSTER BUILDINGS; AND DERBY. [Illustration: PREFACE] The Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, is one whose architectural and historical considerations will doubtless exempt it from the destructive operation of the “Union of Benefices” Act. The Compilers trust that the following particulars concerning this, the oldest Church now remaining in London, will prove acceptable to residents and others who are unacquainted with the many points of interest attaching to the ancient structure. A Sketch of St. Bartholomew Fair, Bartholomew’s Hospital, and also of Canonbury Tower, all of which are intimately associated with the Priory, have likewise been added. The Illustrations are from original sketches made on purpose for this work, which it is hoped may thereby be rendered more attractive. The Compilers feel much indebted to the several Authors whose works have been consulted in the preparation of this Volume. [Illustration] St. Bartholomew’s Priory Church, SMITHFIELD.