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2 places found.
| ID | Place Name | Street/Area/District | Maps & Views | Description |
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| 657 |
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Bowyer Bow |
from A Dictionary of London, by Henry Harben (1918)Bowyer Bow Between Ludgate on the west and Creed Lane east (S. 315). First mention: "Ludgatstrete," commonly called "Bowiarresrowe," 1359 (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 49). Other forms: "Bowyerrowe," 1379 (Ct. H.W. II. 209). "Bewyerysrowe," 1408 (ib. 377). "Bewieresrowe," 8 Rich. II. (Cal. P.R. 1385–9, p. 198). MoreSo called of Bowiers dwelling there in old time (S. 341). Now called Ludgate Hill (q.v.). |
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| 658 |
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Bowyer Row |
from A Dictionary of London, by Henry Harben (1918)Bowyer Row Between Ludgate on the west and Creed Lane east (S. 315). First mention: "Ludgatstrete," commonly called "Bowiarresrowe," 1359 (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 49). Other forms: "Bowyerrowe," 1379 (Ct. H.W. II. 209). "Bewyerysrowe," 1408 (ib. 377). "Bewieresrowe," 8 Rich. II. (Cal. P.R. 1385–9, p. 198). MoreSo called of Bowiers dwelling there in old time (S. 341). Now called Ludgate Hill (q.v.). |