Water street, 1. Arundel street: 2. Black Friars: 3. Bridewell Precinct.
Watford, a market town in Hertfordshire on the east side of Cashiobury, and seventeen miles from London, is situated upon the Colne, where it has two streams that run separately to Rickmansworth. The town is very long but consists of only one street, which is extremely dirty in winter, and the waters of the river at the entrance of the town, were frequently so much swelled by floods as to be impassable: But in the year 1750, the road at the entrance of Watford was raised by a voluntary contribution; by which means the river is now confined within its proper bounds. In the church are several handsome monuments; there are also a free-school and several almshouses belong to the town.
Watling street, St. Paul’s church-yard; thus called from the Roman road of the same name, which ran through this street. Maitland.
Wat’s alley, Long ditch.
Watson’s Almshouse, in Old street, near Shoreditch, was erected chiefly at the expence of Mr. William Watson, citizen and weaver, for the widows of twelve weavers, who annually receive 20s. and twenty-four bushels of coals, with a gown every second year. Maitland.
Watson’s rents, Angel alley.†
Watts’s court, Deadman’s place.†
Watts’s rents, St. Catharine’s lane.†
Wax Chandlers, a company incorporated by letters patent granted by King Richard III. in the year 1483. This corporation is governed by a master, two wardens, and twenty assistants; with 113 liverymen, who upon their admission pay a fine of 5l. They have a handsome hall in Maiden lane, Wood street.
Weatherby’s rents, Whitecross street Cripplegate.†