London and Its Environs Described, vol. 2 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It — John Shaqi
London and Its Environs Described, vol. 2 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round ItAnonymous
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London and Its Environs Described, vol. 2 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It
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London (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; London (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800
_St._ CATHARINE COLEMAN, on the south side of Fenchurch street, is thus
denominated from its been dedicated to the same saint as the two
former churches, and the epithet of Coleman is added from there being
formerly near it a large haw, yard, or garden, called Coleman-haw.
The old church escaped the flames at the fire of London; but becoming
very ruinous, was rebuilt by the parish in the year 1734. The body is
lofty, and enlightened with two series of windows; and the steeple, a
plain tower crowned with battlements.
This church is a rectory, in the gift of the Bishop of London. The
living is worth about 100_l._ _per annum_.
_St._ CATHARINE’S _Church_, on the east side of St. Catharine’s court,
near the Tower, originally belonged to an hospital founded by Matilda,
consort to King Stephen, and was farther endowed by Queen Eleanor, the
relict of Henry III. Queen Eleanor consort to Edward I. and King Henry
VI. who not only confirmed all the former grants, and added several
additional ones, but gave an ample charter to this hospital. It was
exempt from the jurisdiction of the Bishop of London, till its
suppression by Henry VIII. soon after which King Edward VI. annexed it
to the diocese of London. The church, which is a very antique
building, is at present collegiate, and has a master and three
brethren, who have 40_l._ each; three sisters who have 20_l._ and ten
beadswomen who have 8_l._ _per annum_ each: but the other profits
arising from their estates, being only known to the master and
brethren, are divided amongst them. _Stow_, _Maitland_.
_St._ CATHARINE’S COURTS. To this precinct belong two courts; in one of
which actions of debt for any sum are tried weekly on Thursdays: and
in the other, which depends upon the civil law, are decided
ecclesiastical matters.
_St._ CATHARINE’S _court_, 1. St. Catharine’s.☐ 2. Threadneedle street.
_St._ CATHARINE’S _lane_, East Smithfield.☐
_St._ CATHARINE’S _stairs_, St. Catharine’s.☐
_St._ CATHARINE’S _street_, St. Catharine’s.☐
CATHARINE _street_, in the Strand.
CATHARINE WHEEL _alley_, 1. Blackman street.* 2. Holiwell street.* 3.
St. James’s street.* 4. Kent street.* 5. Petticoat lane.* 6. Snow
hill.* 7. Whitechapel.*
CATHARINE WHEEL _court_, 1. Bridgewater gardens.* 2. Snow hill.* 3.
Whitechapel.*
CATHARINE WHEEL _yard_, 1. Bishopsgate street.* 2. Blackman street.* 3.
London wall.* 4. St. James’s street.* 5. West Smithfield.*
CATHARINE WHEEL AND GEORGE _yard_, Bishopsgate street.*
CATHARINE WHEEL _Inn yard_, St. Margaret’s hill.*
CATLIN’S _alley_, Shoreditch.†
CATSTICK _yard_, Gray’s Inn lane.
CAVENDISH _court_, Houndsditch.†
CAVENDISH _market_, Cavendish street.
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