Bowling green field, Blue Maid’s alley.†
Bowling green lane, Bridewell walk, Clerkenwell.
Bowman’s court. 1. Gardiner’s lane, King’s street, Westminster.† 2. Salisbury court, Fleet street.†
Bowson’s yard, Quaker’s street.†
Bowyers, or makers of long and cross bows, a company by prescription, but in 1620, tho’ the use of bows and arrows were entirely laid aside, they were incorporated by King James I. by the name of the Master, Wardens, and Society of the mystery of Bowyers of the city of London. They consist entirely of other trades, and are governed by a Master, two Wardens, and twelve Assistants, with thirty Liverymen, who at the time of their admission pay a fine of 8l. Tho’ they had formerly a hall, they have none at present.
Bowyer’s court. 1. Fenchurch street.† 2. Monkwell street.†
Bowyer’s yard, Wapping.†
Box’s alley, Wapping wall.†
Boxford’s court, New street, Shoe lane.†
Boxhill, near Dorking in Surrey, received its name from the box trees planted on the south side of it, by the Earl of Arundel, in the reign of King Charles I. but the north part is covered with yews. Upon this hill, which extends in a continued chain into Kent, there is a large warren; and as its top affords a most enchanting prospect, it is much frequented by the gentry from Epsom, who come to divert themselves in the labyrinths formed in these delightful groves; and for their accommodation arbours are made, in which refreshments of all sorts are sold. The river Mole runs under the foot of this hill, for a quarter of a mile together.