Whitcher’s almshouse, situated at Tothill side, Westminster, was founded by Mr. George Whitcher, in the year 1683, for six poor old people, each of whom are allowed the annual sum of 5l. and a gown. Maitland.
Whitcomb’s alley, Great Queen street.†
Whitcomb’s court, Hedge lane, Charing Cross.†
Whitcomb’s street, Hedge lane.†
White Ball court, Castle street.*
White Bear alley, 1. Kent street, Southwark.* 2. Addle hill.* 3. Redcross street.* 4. Rosemary lane, Little Tower Hill.* 5. Whitechapel.*
White Bear court, Addle hill.*
White Bear yard, Holiwell street.*
Whitechapel, a long and broad street which extends from the north-east corner of the Minories, to near Mile-end. It derived its name from St. Mary’s church, which was originally a chapel of ease to St. Dunstan’s Stepney, and from its whiteness called the White chapel.
Whitechapel bars, a little to the west of Whitechapel church, placed where the liberties of the city end.