Plaque

Aldersgate

Inscription

The Corporation of the City of London
Site of Aldersgate, demolished 1761

Site: Aldersgate (1 memorial)

EC1, Aldersgate Street

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Aldersgate

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Aldersgate

Sometimes used as a prison and to display the remains of gruesomely executed ...

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Aldersgate

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Corporation of the City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and...

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