Cornhill was apparently the only market allowed to be held after noon in the 14th century. Stow reports Cornhill holding a corn-market (not surprisingly) but also old clothes being sold there.
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Cornhill market
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Cornhill the only market allowed to be held after noon in the 14th century.
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F. A. Albin & Sons
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Albergo del Pellegrino
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Carter and Company / Poole Pottery
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Sculptor. She was born in Paris and moved to London to pursue her career.
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Birchin Lane drapers
From Stow: "...Birchin Lane. . . . This lane, and the High Street, near adjoining, hath been inhabited for the most part with wealthy drapers; from Birchin Lane ... in the reign of Henry VI., had y...
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Rev. William Spurstowe
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