Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
London — London † Catholic Encyclopedia ► London London, the capital of England and chief city of the British Empire, is situated about fifty miles from the mouth of the Thames, Lat. 51°30 , Long. 0°5 . The word London is used in widely… … Catholic encyclopedia
London Dungeon — The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction, based in Tooley Street, London, near London Bridge rail station about various tortures from the Medieval Age. It recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a style, which attempts to make… … Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Barbers — Henry VIII presents the Barber Surgeons Charter to Thomas Vicary.1736 engraving by Bernard Baron (1736); after Hans Holbein the Younger. The Worshipful Company of Barbers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The organisation s… … Wikipedia
Livery Company — The Livery Companies are 108 trade associations in the City of London,[1] almost all of which are known as the Worshipful Company of the relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval Companies originally developed as guilds and were… … Wikipedia
Livery Company — Bei den Livery Companies handelt es sich um 108 [1] englische Wirtschaftsverbände innerhalb der City of London. Nahezu alle tragen die Bezeichnung „Worshipful Company of“, gefolgt von dem Namen ihrer jeweiligen Wirtschaftsparte oder ihres… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Curriers — Spes Nostra Deus Location: c/o Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, London Date of formation: 1272 … Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Mercers — Honor Deo Latin for Honour to God. Location: Mercers Hall, London Date of formation: 1394 Company association … Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Drapers — Arms of the Drapers Company The Worshipful Company of Drapers is one of the 108 Livery Companies of the City of London; it has the formal name of The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the… … Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Musicians — Arms of the Company, 1905 The Worshipful Company of Musicians is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. Its history dates back to at least 1350. Originally a specialist guild for musicians, its role became an anachronism in the 18th… … Wikipedia
Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards — The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Company was incorporated by Royal Charter granted by Charles I with effect from 22 October 1628, and was granted Livery status on 27… … Wikipedia
