The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 380, July 11, 1829 By: Various
In this collection of essays, fiction, and poetry, readers are treated to a wide range of topics and writing styles. The essays cover everything from current events to historical anecdotes, providing insight into the world of the early 19th century. The fiction pieces are both entertaining and thought-provoking, with characters that feel both familiar and unique. The poetry is lyrical and evocative, capturing the emotions and experiences of the time. Overall, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of 1829, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in history, literature, or simply looking for some entertainment. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829. [PRICE 2d. MERCERS' HALL, AND CHEAPSIDE [Illustration: Mercers' Hall, and Cheapside] The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record. In former times, when persons of the same trade congregated together in some particular street, the mercers principally assembled in West Cheap, now called Cheapside, near where the above hall stands, and thence called by the name of "the Mercery." In Lydgate's London Lyckpenny , are the following lines alluding to this custom: Then to Chepe I began me drawne, When much people I saw for to stand; One offered me velvet, silk and lawne And another he taketh me by the hand. Here is Paris thread, the finest in the land. Pennant thus describes the principal historical data of the spot: "On the north side of Cheapside, (between Ironmonger Lane and Old Jewry,) stood the Hospital of St. Thomas of Acon, founded by Thomas Fitz Theobald de Helles, and his wife Agnes, sister to the turbulent Thomas Becket, who was born in the house of his father, Gilbert, situated on this spot. The mother of our meek saint was a fair Saracen, whom his father had married in the Holy Land... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 380, July 11, 1829 By: Various

In this collection of essays, fiction, and poetry, readers are treated to a wide range of topics and writing styles. The essays cover everything from current events to historical anecdotes, providing insight into the world of the early 19th century. The fiction pieces are both entertaining and thought-provoking, with characters that feel both familiar and unique. The poetry is lyrical and evocative, capturing the emotions and experiences of the time. Overall, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of 1829, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in history, literature, or simply looking for some entertainment.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. 14, No. 380.] SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1829. [PRICE 2d.

MERCERS' HALL, AND CHEAPSIDE

[Illustration: Mercers' Hall, and Cheapside]

The engraving is an interesting illustration of the architecture of the metropolis in the seventeenth century, independent of its local association with names illustrious in historical record.

In former times, when persons of the same trade congregated together in some particular street, the mercers principally assembled in West Cheap, now called Cheapside, near where the above hall stands, and thence called by the name of "the Mercery." In Lydgate's London Lyckpenny , are the following lines alluding to this custom:

Then to Chepe I began me drawne, When much people I saw for to stand; One offered me velvet, silk and lawne And another he taketh me by the hand. Here is Paris thread, the finest in the land.

Pennant thus describes the principal historical data of the spot:

"On the north side of Cheapside, (between Ironmonger Lane and Old Jewry,) stood the Hospital of St. Thomas of Acon, founded by Thomas Fitz Theobald de Helles, and his wife Agnes, sister to the turbulent Thomas Becket, who was born in the house of his father, Gilbert, situated on this spot. The mother of our meek saint was a fair Saracen, whom his father had married in the Holy Land... Continue reading book >>

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