FOOTNOTES:

[1] “In France the Communal Constitution was during this period encouraged, although not very heartily, by Lewis the Sixth, who saw in it one means of fettering the action of the barons and bishops and securing to himself the support of a strong portion of his people.” (Stubbs.)

[2] Spelt anciently Mortaigne, but not to be confused with the present French town of Mortagne.—Ed.

[3] J. H. Round, Commune of London.

[4] For the oath of the Mayor, see [p. 76].

[5] It is interesting to note the places mentioned in this document. They are the Old Temple (in Holborn, at the N.E. corner of Chancery Lane); Jews’ Street, i.e. the old Jewry; St. Olave’s Jewry; Market Street (Cheapside); Fish Street; St. Margaret’s Church; St. Peter’s, Cornhill; Chepe; the Flete; Aldermanberie; St. Clement’s; and St. Paul’s.

The measurements of the land show that it was divided up for the houses and their gardens very much as suburban land is now parcelled out; the lots are generally 30 feet wide by 100 feet long, which is about the space now occupied by a small suburban house. The rent of such a piece of ground was about 2s.

[6] See also Appendices I. and II.

[7] The Manor had, in the interval, been sold to William de Farndon.

[8] Or Vyel.

[9] FitzThedmar (Riley’s edit.), p. 59.

[10] See illustration, p. 199, London in the Time of the Tudors.

[11] This may mean the Aldermen only, or it may mean all tenants in capite, or it may mean that the Mayor and Aldermen were to be responsible for the election.

[12] The Seal of Newgate.

[13] Frank-almoigne, or free alms. A tenure by a spiritual corporation, by spiritual service only.—Ed.

[14] T. Madox, History of the Exchequer.

[15] Deep plates or porringers for soup.—Ed.

[16] History and Development of Gilds, 1870, pp. 98-100.

[17] Canterbury Tales. Notes, p. 118.

[18] History of England, vol. ii. p. 433.

[19] I am indebted for this passage, and for the translation, to my friend Mr. Philip Wicksteed.

[20] Allowances of meat, drink, and clothing which the heirs of founders could claim as a right.—Ed.

[21] By William Gregory.

[22] Archæological Journal.

[23] Endorsed.

[24] Read over.

[25] Read over.

[26] Blank here in the MS.

[27] Viz.

[28] Read tenement.

[29] Read with.

[30] Read of.

[31] 50.

[32] This is the occupation, not the surname.

[33] I.e. at the two half years (ad duos Anni divisiones).

[34] ? Bridge.

[35] 101.

[36] Nõ [nota] there is wtholden from the same one lofts by the capper standing oư [over] the nether pte of this tenemente.

[37] 50.

[38] Read over.

[39] Nõ [nota] she hathe payd to Bowcher a qrtrs rente dewe at mydsom 1552 and she muste have a chimny by couenũte.

[40] Read the east.

[41] Endorsement.

[42] ... the black [frya]rs besides ludgate in the Citie of London.

[43] I.e. Lord Cobham.

[44] Memord the lord warden clameth the seide hall plor and Cutchyn.

[45] Read 50.

[46] Stepney.

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