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London city churches (1896)

Daniell, Alfred Ernest, 1864- · Westminster : A. Constable and Co. · leaf 41

An illustration from London city churches, 1896, leaf 41
or 1760 and 1761 the name of Brass Crosby, who becameLord Mayor in 1770, and covered himself with glory by themanful conflict which he sustained, in conjunction with hisbrother aldermen, John Wilkes and Richard Oliver, against thetyranny of the House of Commons, on behalf of the liberty of… … lAflDREwD nPERSHAPT The church of St. AndrewUndershaft derives its name fromthe ancient practice of erectingon May-day a shaft or may.pole in front of the south doorAs the maypole was taller thanthe steeple, the church acquiredits distinguishing title of under-shaft. This custom was discon-tinued…

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