From this inn, on 25 October 1598, Richard Quiney wrote a letter to William Shakespeare. This letter, the only one addressed to Shakespeare that has survived, is held by the museum at Strafford. This was also where the United Wards Club was founded.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
The Bell, Carter Lane
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The Bell, Carter Lane
From: the Devere Society: "1598 October - In the only letter ever discovered ...
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Helen Carte
Born Wigtown, Scotland as Susan Helen Couper Black. Later changed "Black" to "Lenoir", apparently the family's original name in 17th century France. Starting as secretary to Richard D'Oyly Carte s...
1 memorial
New Cross (Equitable) Building Society
Established in 1866 this Building Society was closed down in 1984 by the Registrar of Friendly Societies for what were then considered unsafe business practices. From This Is Money: "The New Cross ...
1 memorial
Hugh Mason
Records are sparse but it seems Mason owned a shop in St James's Market and in 1734 was appointed as porter at "His Majesty's Royal Palace of Somerset House". See William Fortnum for a few more wor...
1 memorial
First postmarks in the world
Inked date stamps were at first called 'Bishops marks' after their inventor, Henry Bishop, Postmaster General, 1660-1663. The post office was receiving complaints about late arrival of the post. ...
1 memorial
Pubs in Time
A scheme developed by The Campaign for Real Ale for erecting plaques on public houses that have featured in significant events in history.
2 memorials
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Wereldhave
A leading independent property company with an internationally diversified real estate portfolio in Europe and the United States.
1 memorial
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