London — The capital of the Empire and from early times an important centre of trade and commerce. On the northern bank of the River Thames. The first authentic mention of Londinium, as it was called by the Romans, occurs in Tacitus, Annales, Lib.… … Dictionary of London
London Records — These are perhaps sufficiently indicated in the list of authorities set out at the commencement of this work, but it may not be amiss to deal with them somewhat more in detail. London is rich in municipal records, and in spite of numerous… … Dictionary of London
London Bridge — Extends across the River Thames from Adelaide Place and King William Street to High Street, Southwark. Architect, J. Rennie. Erected 1824 31. Opened by King William IV. in 1831. It is made of granite, with 5 elliptical arches (Gent. Mag … Dictionary of London
London Wall, Street — West from Old Broad Street to Cripplegate (P.O. Directory). A street on the line of the old Wall of London (q.v.). In Broad Street Ward, Bassishaw Ward, Coleman Street Ward and Cripplegate Ward Within. First mention of the street : In… … Dictionary of London
London House Yard — 1) North out of St. Paul s Churchyard, at Nos. 74 and 79, to Paternoster Row (P.O. Directory). In Castle Baynard Ward. First mention: O. and M. 1677. The site was formerly occupied by the Bishop of London s Palace (q.v.). Converted… … Dictionary of London
London Stone — A rounded block of stone set in a large stone case, in which is an oval opening through which it can be seen. Built into the south wall of St. Swithin s Church on the north side of Cannon Street (O.S.). Earliest mention: Stow says it is… … Dictionary of London
London Bridge Wharf — On the east side of London Bridge and the south side of Lower Thames Street (P.O. Directory). In Bridge Ward Within. Earliest mention: O.S. 1848 51. It occupies the site of the Waterworks of Old London Bridge … Dictionary of London
London Prentice Yard — East out of the Minories. In Portsoken Ward (Boyle, 1799). Former name : Ship Yard (O. and M. 1677). First called London Prentice Yard in Rocque, 1746. When the Old Fountain Inn was pulled down in 1793, Fountain Court seems to Have… … Dictionary of London
London and St. Katherine's Dock Co.'s Warehouses — See Port of London Authority s Warehouses … Dictionary of London
London Bibliography — Many works on this subject have been produced from time to time, and valuable bibliographies are available at the present day in such works as the following : The General Catalogue of the British Museum, London Library Catalogue, and other… … Dictionary of London
London Bridge Square — On London Bridge, in Bridge Ward (P.C. 1732). Not named in the maps … Dictionary of London
