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Castle Street and Yard
Southwark Castle referred to by Aubrey was probably the house which, in 1531, was called "Guldeford Castle at Suthwerk."It was given in 1509 by Sir Thomas Brandon to Lady Guylford, and had been held by Brandon of the Bishops of Winchester. It probably gave its name to Castle Street and Guildford Street. --[R. and N., 63.] |
W203: Southwark, Castle Street and Yard (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | A boot |
| RICHARD HODGKINE |
| R | R B H |
| IN CASTLE STRETE R B H | |
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W204: Southwark, Castle Street and Yard (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | A boot, S H |
| SAMVELL HODGKINE S H |
| R | A boot, S H |
| IN CASTELL STREETE S H | |
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W205: Southwark, Castle Street and Yard (Farthing): (1659)
| O | 1659 |
| EDMVND PERKINS IN 1659 |
| R | E M P |
| CSATLE STREETE E M P | |
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Chain Gate
"Chain Gate," says Stow, "is a fine open place, well-buit, and inhabited, and is the third alley on the west side towards the Bridge." |
W209: Southwark, Chain Gate (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | The Butchers' Arms |
| NICHOLAS MOORE AT YE |
| R | N L M |
| CHEANE GATE SOVTHWA N L M | |
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W210: Southwark, Chain Gate (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | A lion rampant |
| THE RED LION CHAINED |
| R | G K T |
| GATE IN SOVTHWARKE G K T | |
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W211: Southwark, Churchyard Alley (Tooley Street) (Farthing): (1665)
| O | A rose and thistle |
| WILL BARNES 1665 |
| R | TOOLEY STREET |
| CHVRCH YARD ALLEY TOOLEY STREET | |
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Counter Lane
So called from the ancient prison called the "Compter," which was situate in Mill Lane, Tooley Street, and was the prison for the City Court of Record, and also used for prisoners committed by the Court of Conscience. It was a most horrible place; no bedding or even straw was allowed; no fire, no medical attendance, and no religious attention. |
W215: Southwark, Counter Lane (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | S M S |
| SAMVEL SMITH S M S |
| R | IN SOVTHWARKE |
| IN COVNTER LANE IN SOVTHWARKE | |
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W216: Southwark, Counter Lane (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | A dog coming out of a wood |
| MARK WYN BEHIND THE |
| R | M E W |
| COVNTER SOVTHWARK M E W | |
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Crucifix Lane
The Lane probably derived its name from a large cross that stood hard by, or possibly from the Christopher Inn, which existed near to the Lane. |
W219: Southwark, Crucifix Lane (Farthing): (Date Unknown)
| O | T A A |
| THO ADAMSAND BAKER T A A |
| R | AT HORSIE DOWNE |
| IN CRVCIFIX LANE AT HORSIE DOWNE | |
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